HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH!!!!!

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Carolyn J
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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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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH!!!!!

Post by Carolyn J »

Best Wishes for alot of Ice Cream, Cake and alot of HUGS.I hope you get spoiled rotten by your loving family. You deserve it!

BTW, 68 isn't bad...it was a good year for me.:)

HUGS again,
Carolyn J


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rachelcasa
Posts: 729
Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2003 11:45 pm

Re: HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH!!!!!

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Happy Birthday to you!! I hope you have a great day. Enjoy it.
*HUGS*
Rachel MT
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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

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Post by Judy-T »

Happy Birthday Kath!!!Hope you have a great day with your family........
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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
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Post by Tanya in NY »

Happy Birthday Kath! I hope it's a memorable day for you.

Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 5 years old
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
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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: HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH!!!!!

Post by Kath »

Thanks for all your good wishes and blessings.
I had a great time with my children and grandchildren.
I loved my chocolate cake...
My daughter baked it and the kids helped put the icing on... The little ones helped me blow out the candles...
They love Birthdays and in November we have four... so it's cake all month...LOL...

Kath robpi/adult/68
Kath robpi/adult

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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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Post by hope16_05 »

Sounds like you had an awesome day of celebration! Sorry I missed it, I was away all weekend. Happy belated birthday!!!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPi from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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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.

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Post by jennyb »

Happy belated birthday Kath, seems like there have been a few come and go since we 'met'! Here's hoping for many more, and that one day we can finally lift a glass together :)
Jen NZ
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