I'll be there

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rachelcasa
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Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2003 11:45 pm

I'll be there

Post by rachelcasa »

Hello everyone and sorry for my inconsistencies on deciding to go to camp or not.

Well, I finally have had the meltdown that I needed and decided yes I am going to come to camp. The whole push-up deal caught up to me and I'm in pain. Not fun....nor worth it I'm thinking.

Anyways, enough of my whining. I'm so excited and I can't wait to see everyone!!!

Seattle or bust!!!

Rachel
(Kayla will be attending with me also)
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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
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Re: I'll be there

Post by hope16_05 »

Rachel, thats amazing news!!! So can not wait to see you again! Not too long until we meet again!
Bummer that the push ups are causing you pain though. Its always something right?

See you very soon!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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marieke
Posts: 1627
Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008.
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
Contact:

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Post by marieke »

YAY!
Can't wait to meet you!
Marieke (31, LOBPI)
Marieke Dufresne RN
34, LOBPI
http://nurse-to-be08.blogspot.com
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

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Post by Kath »

I am jumping up and down can't wait to see you again!

Sorry about the melt down but sometimes it's all we can do!

Sorry about the push up's... I've been there and I even tried weights to strengthen my arms and hurt myself.

My right shoulder just do it and I think I was really faking it by putting all the weight bearing on my unaffected arm.
I am so happy you two are coming.

Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult

Kathleen Mallozzi
jep98056
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Joined: Sun Apr 14, 2002 10:25 pm

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Post by jep98056 »

WAHOO!! Glad that you can come. See you there.

John P.
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

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Post by Judy-T »

I am so glad that you are coming to camp!!!! Bring your bathing suit and be prepared to play bpi water volleyball!!! Judy
Joanie
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Joined: Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:03 am

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Post by Joanie »

Rachel, I'm so glad you are coming to camp! See you there.

Joanie
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

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Post by Kath »

Judy
Water games question...

Are the robpi playing against the left obpi or are we mixing up?

This should be interesting.

Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult

Kathleen Mallozzi
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marieke
Posts: 1627
Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008.
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
Contact:

Re: I'll be there

Post by marieke »

lol... this is going to be FUN!
Marieke (31, LOBPI)
Marieke Dufresne RN
34, LOBPI
http://nurse-to-be08.blogspot.com
Karen McClune
Posts: 746
Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2003 4:58 pm

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Post by Karen McClune »

Rachel,

You know how excited I am that you and Kayla are coming.

Safe travels,

See you soon,

Hugs, Karen
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