had sugery in march and it is working!
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dennystocks
had sugery in march and it is working!
I had surgery in march at the mayo{God bless them}and I am starting to see more movement.I lost c5,6,7,8,t1 it was total avulsion on all.I can move my shoulder when in a pool or hot tub or if i put my arm on ball. this last Friday i was in a friends hot tub and i could bend my elbow towards me. but i can't do it with gravity.I also got brave and quit my pain patches and i am doing ok.God is watching over us all and loves us unconditional and all we have to do is ask him to .its working praise God I have been praying for all of you God bless denny
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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: had sugery in march and it is working!
Congrats!!!! I am happy for you! If your insurance allows do pool therapy!!!! Its amazing because you can have resistance eventually without the gravity and then once you have built up the your muscles you can start working in gravity!
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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shaunnb
Re: had sugery in march and it is working!
congratulations! great to hear!!! hearing your great progress really gives me hope that my next surgery on saturday morning will have an outcome like yours!
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Re: had sugery in march and it is working!
Hi Denny,
That is GREAT news! I remember that John was in a friend's swimming pool the first time he saw movement. I really embarrassed him (he was 16 yrs old) because I totally freaked - made him do it over & over. Kind of like baby steps. The movement will be very small and weak at first, but will get much stronger with continued daily therapy. Keep us posted as things progress!
Take care,
Ellen
That is GREAT news! I remember that John was in a friend's swimming pool the first time he saw movement. I really embarrassed him (he was 16 yrs old) because I totally freaked - made him do it over & over. Kind of like baby steps. The movement will be very small and weak at first, but will get much stronger with continued daily therapy. Keep us posted as things progress!
Take care,
Ellen
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cbe411
- Posts: 1393
- Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2003 8:27 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: MVA in 2001, nerve graph in 2002, Median Nerve Transfer in 2004 and an unsuccessful Gracillis Muscle Transfer in 2006. I am living life and loving it! Feel free to contact me :)
- Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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Re: had sugery in march and it is working!
YEAH! This is great news! Every little bit helps!
Keep us the good work!!
Court
Keep us the good work!!
Court
Re: had sugery in march and it is working!
Denny, I'm so happy for you. I know you must feel so elated! Keep up the good work and you will get stronger and stronger every day! Sue
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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: had sugery in march and it is working!
Denny
I am thrilled for you... I can tell by your post how excited you are.
I'm so happy your prayers are being answered...
Keep up the good spirit and good work.
Kath robpi/adult
I am thrilled for you... I can tell by your post how excited you are.
I'm so happy your prayers are being answered...
Keep up the good spirit and good work.
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
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brentr6
- Posts: 41
- Joined: Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:04 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Motorcycle accident Oct 8, '06. TBI and LTBPI. Brachial Plexus Reconstructive surgery at the Mayo by Shin/Bishop/Spinner Jul '07. Gracilis muscle transfer for new bicep is working somewhat, still have a way to go-no hand-to-mouth motion yet!
- Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45434
Re: had sugery in march and it is working!
That's awesome and God bless Denny!! That certainly is a lift for my spirits as well!!
V/R,
Brent
V/R,
Brent
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brentr6
- Posts: 41
- Joined: Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:04 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Motorcycle accident Oct 8, '06. TBI and LTBPI. Brachial Plexus Reconstructive surgery at the Mayo by Shin/Bishop/Spinner Jul '07. Gracilis muscle transfer for new bicep is working somewhat, still have a way to go-no hand-to-mouth motion yet!
- Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45434
Re: had sugery in march and it is working!
I too had surgery @ the Mayo in July '07, (God bless them too) and I started getting movement in my tricep three weeks ago!!!! I have OT three times a week and at first it was everything I could do just to push my hand part of the way out for one five minute session. I couldn't do the second five minute session I was too worn out! I put my arm out at a 90 degree on a towel on the table and now I can push it out pretty easy!! Just waiting on the bicep to start working!! You're right, God is watching over us all loves us unconditionally!! He has blessed me immensely from the get go!! Thanks Denny, the prayer's do work, we are each a testament to that!!
God bless all of you,
Brent--LTBPI/Oct '06
God bless all of you,
Brent--LTBPI/Oct '06