update on Courtney

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EllenB
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Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2003 1:22 pm

Re: update on Courtney

Post by EllenB »

I just had a long conversation with Courtney, and her spirits are GREAT. She is just amazing (but we already knew that, didn't we?) Even with the transfer failure, Courtney is still highly impressed with Mayo and said the care shown her by the doctors and nursing staff has been fabulous - beyond the call of duty. Dr Shin said this is the first transfer failure since they modified their procedures based on what he learned during his study with prominent bpi surgeons in Asia on his fellowship in 2005. Staph infections can and do just "happen" but MAN I hate it happened to our Courtney.

She is now done with surgery & expects to go home Saturday. There are some outside sutures that will be cared for locally. She will continue with antibiotics another two weeks.

Shelley is amazing, too. She told me last night she planned to send a card & plant to the Mayo team, thanking them for their hard work. What a wonderful gesture.

Ellen
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jennyb
Posts: 1183
Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2001 5:24 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: January 1980 Yamaha RD200 vs 16 wheeler truck, result, 1 totally paralysed right arm. I was 21, now 54. I had no surgery, I don't regret this. Decided to totally ignore limitations (easily done aged 21) adapted very quickly to one handed life, got married, had 3 kids, worked- the effect of the injury on my life (once the pain stopped being constant) was minimal and now, aged 54, I very rarely even think of it, unless I bash it or it gets cold, then I wish I'd had it amputated :) Except for a steering knob on my car, I have no adaptations to help with life, mainly because I honestly don't think of myself as disabled and the only thing I can't do is peel potatoes, which is definitely a good thing.

Re: update on Courtney

Post by jennyb »

Thank goodness Court's ok, I've been keeping my fingers crossed. Great to hear she's feeling better.
Take care Court
Jen NZ
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Carolyn J
Posts: 3424
Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too.
Location: Tacoma WA
Contact:
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Re: update on Courtney

Post by Carolyn J »

Ellen,
Thanks a Bunch for the update! It sure is great to know our prayers have been heard and answered.

Courtney you ARE AWESOME!! I hope you enjoy reading all the posts when you're back home so you know how much all of us UBPN Family Love you.

HUGS, :)'s
Carolyn J
LOBPI, 68 & Proud of it!
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
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Kath
Posts: 3242
Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
Location: New York

Re: update on Courtney

Post by Kath »

Courtney
Glad to hear you will be going home on Saturday.
I'm still praying for you and hope you will so pain and medication free.
Love
Kath ( adult/robpi)
Kath robpi/adult

Kathleen Mallozzi
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Judy-T
Posts: 557
Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2001 11:59 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Right arm OBPI One surgery at age 40 Ulnar nerve retransposition
Location: Florida

Re: update on Courtney

Post by Judy-T »

I spoke to Courtney this afternoon and she said they plan on releasing her Friday! She seemed in good spirits and said to tell everyone hi. She has had 7 surgerys. This last one was to remove the vac tube. She has been thru a lot.......
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ptrefam
Posts: 674
Joined: Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:19 pm

Re: update on Courtney

Post by ptrefam »

Best of luck, Courtney, you're in our prayers also.
Sue
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shelley bsw
Posts: 18
Joined: Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:50 pm

Re: update on Courtney

Post by shelley bsw »

ONe more time, thanks to everyone who is so concerned about Courtney. I am so excited...today is the first big step...over to the Staybridge Suites where her dad and I stayed, for one more night, some good rest and making sure she's feeling well. Tomorrow they go to the airport. Plz pray for a safe trip and travel mercies..or meditate or think or whatever is your way of being compassionate...it all means the world to us....she sounds good and I can't wait to see her...poor Jeff has been going nuts also...Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, winter break...whatever it is you celebrate.....have a great one and enjoy..lets all get some rest in preparation of a new year ahead of us so one more time, we're on our toes, doing what we're supposed to be doing....................
Shelley, Court's mom
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njbirk
Posts: 1806
Joined: Wed Oct 24, 2001 10:09 pm

Re: update on Courtney

Post by njbirk »

Thanks for the update Shelley.
Our hearts are with you.

I can't wait till Court is back with us.

May this new year bring renewed health and strength!

Nancy
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Carolyn J
Posts: 3424
Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too.
Location: Tacoma WA
Contact:
Contact Carolyn J

Re: update on Courtney

Post by Carolyn J »

Shelley,Courtney and Dad,
You all continue in my thoughts and prayers...Have a wonderful Holiday together. Courtney and you Mom & Dad, are Blessed this Christmas/Chaunnaka.[sp.?]

A B-I-G HUG for Court when you see her today! :)'s too
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
ps...thanks for your posts,Shelley :)
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
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