Hi All,
We are home from St. Louis where Ruth had a humeral osteotomy. The bone is cut and rotated then secured with a plate and 5 screws. You should see the x-ray ...
We won't really see the change until she begins PT in about 2 weeks.
The pain is pretty bad and the meds are making her feel sick. The double whammy - arm and tummy pain. Ruth is feeling a little panic about missing so much chemistry and calculus (I would be thrilled!)
Thanks for your good thoughts and wishes. I feel such solidarity with all our BP children - they are so brave.
Nancy
Ruthie's osteotomy
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AlannahD
- Posts: 234
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 7-year-old granddaughter, LOBPI
Re: Ruthie's osteotomy
Nancy, I'm so glad to hear Ruthie had her surgery, but sorry she is having such a rough go now! Also was so sad to hear about her not making cheerleader this season - I am the grandma who works with a nurse that brought me an article about Ruthie when she made cheerleader when she was a sophomore! Our family saved that article for my granddaughter for one day when she is older - she is only four now.
Give her our best wishes - Camille Bearly/Overland Park, KS
Give her our best wishes - Camille Bearly/Overland Park, KS
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JamieMarie'smommie
- Posts: 178
- Joined: Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:21 am
Re: Ruthie's osteotomy
I hope ruthie is feeling better soon.
Amanda (mom to JamieMarie 25 months ROBPI)
Amanda (mom to JamieMarie 25 months ROBPI)
Re: Ruthie's osteotomy
poor Ruthie! Not everyone tolerates the "big" ones well (tylenol w/codeine, for instance). Try to get a different prescription for pain meds. There are lots to choose from, and she shouldn't have to put up with nausea on top of everything else!
Kate
Kate
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
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- 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
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Re: Ruthie's osteotomy
My Heart Hurts for Ruthie!
Pain S--ks! (Excuse my language, but Ruthie is a very brave young lady!!)
HUGS for Ruthie,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI/68 & Proud of it!
Pain S--ks! (Excuse my language, but Ruthie is a very brave young lady!!)
HUGS for Ruthie,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI/68 & Proud of it!
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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hope16_05
- Posts: 1670
- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
- Contact:
Re: Ruthie's osteotomy
Nancy, thanks for the update!
Please tell Ruthie that I am thinking ofher and that I hope her pain goes away asap! Pain stinks! I hope Ruth sees all the results she was hopeing for and more!
Good luck!
Feel better soon Ruthie!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Please tell Ruthie that I am thinking ofher and that I hope her pain goes away asap! Pain stinks! I hope Ruth sees all the results she was hopeing for and more!
Good luck!
Feel better soon Ruthie!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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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: Ruthie's osteotomy
Nancy
Poor Ruthie, I am sorry she is in so much pain and worried about school.
That is making things worse for her.
She is one brave girl...
I hope she heals quickly and see some good results from her surgery.
Kath robpi/adult
Poor Ruthie, I am sorry she is in so much pain and worried about school.
That is making things worse for her.
She is one brave girl...
I hope she heals quickly and see some good results from her surgery.
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
Re: Ruthie's osteotomy
Nancy,
Add my best wishes for Ruthy's recovery to everyone else's.
Sorry that the meds are making her feel sick. Kate has already given you great advice about asking the doctor for different meds, so there's nothing more for me to say.
Joanie
Add my best wishes for Ruthy's recovery to everyone else's.
Sorry that the meds are making her feel sick. Kate has already given you great advice about asking the doctor for different meds, so there's nothing more for me to say.
Joanie
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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:
Re: Ruthie's osteotomy
AMY is Right!!
Pain Stinks!!...notthe word I was trying to use.
BUT/AND....
HUGS HEAL!,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI/68
Pain Stinks!!...notthe word I was trying to use.
BUT/AND....
HUGS HEAL!,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI/68
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
Re: Ruthie's osteotomy
Hi Nancy,
How is Ruthie doing? The pain any better? Is she still getting sick from the meds? Please keep up updated on her progress. This surgery may be in my son's future.
Take care.
How is Ruthie doing? The pain any better? Is she still getting sick from the meds? Please keep up updated on her progress. This surgery may be in my son's future.
Take care.