Hello,
I was just wondering if anyone has heard from Chris who was at camp from Atlanta, GA.
I was curious what he thought of camp.
Rachel from MT
Chris from camp
Re: Chris from camp
Hello Rachel;
I received note from Chris describing his trip to Olympic National Park following Camp. He had a good time fishing and touring the Park. I believe he had a good time at Camp also.
John P.
I received note from Chris describing his trip to Olympic National Park following Camp. He had a good time fishing and touring the Park. I believe he had a good time at Camp also.
John P.
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rachelcasa
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Re: Chris from camp
John,
Thanks for the update. I just like to know what the newcomers think of camp. I know my first experience was so exciting I just want everyone to have a great time.
Thanks again John.
Rachel from MT
Thanks for the update. I just like to know what the newcomers think of camp. I know my first experience was so exciting I just want everyone to have a great time.
Thanks again John.
Rachel from MT
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Chris88
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI C5 to C7
No operations to this point. - Location: Savannah, GA
Re: Chris from camp
Hey Rachel,
I did have a good time at camp. I really enjoyed mountain biking with ya’ll and playing water volleyball with Judy, Marieke and Amy.
Since returning home I’ve found a new Dr. and have had an elbow brace built. I also found a PT that is helping with some stretching exercises. Things are going slowly, but my arm seems to be loosening up a little.
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Chris 37 LOBPI
I did have a good time at camp. I really enjoyed mountain biking with ya’ll and playing water volleyball with Judy, Marieke and Amy.
Since returning home I’ve found a new Dr. and have had an elbow brace built. I also found a PT that is helping with some stretching exercises. Things are going slowly, but my arm seems to be loosening up a little.
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Chris 37 LOBPI
"Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable."
Coach John Wooden
Coach John Wooden
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marieke
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- 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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Re: Chris from camp
Hey Chris,
Glad to hear from you! I had fun in the pool too! I miss camp, LOL.. and meeting you all!
Marieke (32, LOBPI)
Glad to hear from you! I had fun in the pool too! I miss camp, LOL.. and meeting you all!
Marieke (32, 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: Chris from camp
Hey Chris
I'm glad you had a good time at camp and happy to hear you found a bpi doctor.
Happy Thanksgiving
Kath robpi/adult
I'm glad you had a good time at camp and happy to hear you found a bpi doctor.
Happy Thanksgiving
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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hope16_05
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- 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: Chris from camp
Chris!
Hey, great to hear from you! The volleyball in the pool was awesome! Thanks for a great game.
Glad to hear that you have found a new doctor and that you are now in PT. Do you have a pic of your elbow brace? I would be very interested in seeing what you have for your elbow! If you have a pic, you could email it to me at hope16_05@yahoo.com
Hope you keep making progress in PT!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Hey, great to hear from you! The volleyball in the pool was awesome! Thanks for a great game.
Glad to hear that you have found a new doctor and that you are now in PT. Do you have a pic of your elbow brace? I would be very interested in seeing what you have for your elbow! If you have a pic, you could email it to me at hope16_05@yahoo.com
Hope you keep making progress in PT!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Judy-T
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Right arm OBPI One surgery at age 40 Ulnar nerve retransposition
- Location: Florida
Re: Chris from camp
Chris,
Glad that you had a good time at camp. Water volleyball was a blast!! That is great that you are seeing a Doc and PT that is helping!
Happy Thanksgiving
Judy
Glad that you had a good time at camp. Water volleyball was a blast!! That is great that you are seeing a Doc and PT that is helping!
Happy Thanksgiving
Judy
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Carolyn J
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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: Chris from camp
Chris,
I'm glad to hear from you too.Hope you get the results you ned from PT and you brace. Let us know your progress,OK?
HUGS,
Carolyn J
I'm glad to hear from you too.Hope you get the results you ned from PT and you brace. Let us know your progress,OK?
HUGS,
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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rachelcasa
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Re: Chris from camp
Hey there Chris,
Well, I'm so happy for you on finding a new doctor. I sure hope things go well for you.
I just always love to keep in touch with the new people who come to camp. UBPN is all about making people feel welcome and that's how I hope you felt.
It's great to hear from you and yes, I hope you had a happy thanksgiving as well.
Keep in touch and keep us updated.
Thanks Chris
Rachel MT
Well, I'm so happy for you on finding a new doctor. I sure hope things go well for you.
I just always love to keep in touch with the new people who come to camp. UBPN is all about making people feel welcome and that's how I hope you felt.
It's great to hear from you and yes, I hope you had a happy thanksgiving as well.
Keep in touch and keep us updated.
Thanks Chris
Rachel MT