Excuse my one-handed typing!! LOL
The surgery went really well. It took a little longer than planned...about 4hrs instead of 2. I had a a nerve block before the surgery-- they werent sure if it would work since the nerve is already damaged-- but it did! I felt no pain waking up. It was great! My whole arm was numb lol, but it was great!
The doc had a little difficulty stretching the muscle that far so they used a graft sleeve. I am not going to get as much ROM as I hoped, but definitely a great deal more than I had! It will be worth it!
I am still trying to get used to manging the kids with this craaaazy brace on!! Its quite a challenge.
The pain is managable- gets better every day! The hardest thing is definitely SLEEPING! It is sooooo hard getting comfy with this darn thing on!! So I havent had a lot of sleep the past few days! Ugh!
This will be a long 6 weeks!!! LOL It was not as bad as I thought though!!
Just thought I'd update ya'll!!!!
I'm back! Surgery.....
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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
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Hi,
Glad to hear it went well.. and yes, sleeping with that brace is not an easy task! It'll get better though...
Keep us posted on your progress.
Marieke (31,LOBPI)
Glad to hear it went well.. and yes, sleeping with that brace is not an easy task! It'll get better though...
Keep us posted on your progress.
Marieke (31,LOBPI)
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rachelcasa
- Posts: 729
- Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2003 11:45 pm
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I'm so glad to hear your surgery went well. Try to get some rest and remember not to over do things. Remember to ask for help too.
I'm glad to hear you are doing well.
I'm glad to hear you are doing well.
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Tanya in NY
- Posts: 935
- Joined: Mon May 03, 2004 10:51 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am Mom to Amber, injured at birth. I serve on the Board of Directors for UBPN, and am a labor/delivery nurse, too.
- Location: NY State
- Contact:
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I'm glad to hear that you are doing well and managing. Keep us posted on your progress!
Tanya in NY
Tanya in NY
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
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brandonsmom
- Posts: 1401
- Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2004 4:43 pm
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Katy, Sure am glad things went well.
Sorry for your one handed typing...wow, it is better than mine with two hands....lol. Get some rest and keep us posted as to your recovery !!!
GAYLE mom to Brandon 9 years old ROBPI
Sorry for your one handed typing...wow, it is better than mine with two hands....lol. Get some rest and keep us posted as to your recovery !!!
GAYLE mom to Brandon 9 years old ROBPI
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Katy,
Glad to hear that your surgery went well.
Joanie
Glad to hear that your surgery went well.
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
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Hi Katy,
ME too!! am happy for you that all went well. I am looking forward to your update postings.
HUGS,
Carolyn J
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ME too!! am happy for you that all went well. I am looking forward to your update postings.
HUGS,
Carolyn J
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Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
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
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Katy
Thanks for checking in and giving us an update.
I hope you are getting some help with the kids.
I give you a lot of credit for working so hard to make important changes.
Keep us posted.
Kath robpi/adult
Thanks for checking in and giving us an update.
I hope you are getting some help with the kids.
I give you a lot of credit for working so hard to make important changes.
Keep us posted.
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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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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Katy! Its great to hear from you and I am glad that all went well! I hope that adjusting to life with the splint is not too hard on you! Sleeping should come in a few more days, or at least I hope it does for your sake! Good luck with the kiddos! I cant wait to hear of all the great things that come from this surgery! Keep us posted!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Thank you everyone!!! So far...okay! lol
I went back to work yesterday...I'm getting lots of stares and questions. haha
My followup is next wednesday!
I went back to work yesterday...I'm getting lots of stares and questions. haha
My followup is next wednesday!