Happy New Year!

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hope16_05
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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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Happy New Year!

Post by hope16_05 »

Wanted to wish every one a safe and happy new year a day early as Iam leaving for Mexico and will be mostly without internet access until January 13th.

I hope that my friends here all have a safe welcoming of the new year, Happy 2008, here we come!

Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
Joanie
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Joined: Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:03 am

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Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Joanie
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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Post by Carolyn J »

I wish everyone a Happy Safe New Year. I also wish Amy a safe and F-U-N,Productive trip to Mexico!

HUgs for everyone,
Carolyn
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Kath
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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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Happy & Healthy New Year to All!

Amy have a great time and remember your sun tan lotion on the bpi side! :)
Can't wait to hear about your trip

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
Contact:

Re: Happy New Year!

Post by hope16_05 »

Kath its already packed! I have to be super careful not to burn my new scars so that was one of the first things in my bag.

Have fun packing ;)

SAfe travels to all others traveling!
Hugs,
Amy
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
Mare
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Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2003 5:30 pm

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Happy New Year Everyone
Amy have a great time
Hugs to all Mare & Freezing Frankie
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karategirl1kyu
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Joined: Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:59 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, had surgery when I was 9- they moved muscles and tendons from one side of my arm to the other side. I can lift my arm to about my eye level, can't straigten it all the way and can't completely supinate my wrist.
Location: Richmond, RI

Re: Happy New Year!

Post by karategirl1kyu »

happy new year everyone.
Amy have fun in mexico!!
~Mel
~Mel/23/LOBPI
crw

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Post by crw »

Happy New Year! A bit belated, but the holiday has finally calmed down.

I have my 2nd therapy session this evening. I just found out I'm limited to ten sessions by my insurance. I hope that will be enough to gain at least a little emotional relief.
Kath
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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 New Year!

Post by Kath »

CRW
Since your therapy is so limited don't forget to ask your PT for home exercises and suggestions for ways to keep your self loose. Also ask if there are things you can do to prevent secondary injuries due to compensations,

This way you will have better results.

Kath Robpi/adult
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