Welcome Chantal!
I hope you love this site as much as I do and stick around for a while. No questions are stupid, so ask anything thats on your mind.
Again, welcome to the group!
Hugs,
Amy 21 years old ROBPI from MN
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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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Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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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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Chantal
Glad to see you are ready to jump on Board.... LOL.
Welcome, it seems all of us thought we were the only ones with a rare birth injury. Now that we have all found each other it has been a great support group.
Kath robpi/adult
Glad to see you are ready to jump on Board.... LOL.
Welcome, it seems all of us thought we were the only ones with a rare birth injury. Now that we have all found each other it has been a great support group.
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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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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Welcome Chantal!
Glad that you have found us
Marieke, 32, LOBPI
Glad that you have found us
Marieke, 32, LOBPI
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TheTrooper
- Posts: 15
- Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:24 am
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hey chan
I am 20 and I also have brachial plexus in my left arm.
I felt the same way when I found this site. It was good to know I wasn't the only one who had brachial plexus.
I am 20 and I also have brachial plexus in my left arm.
I felt the same way when I found this site. It was good to know I wasn't the only one who had brachial plexus.
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Baeta
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Hi Chantal! Welcome!
I actually knew very little about my disability so i decided to seek information. That's when I found this message board and got great advice and info. I'm 21 with my BP in my right arm (i have a locked elbow so my arm doesn't bend much)It is nice meeting others with the same injury because they can relate. Welcome again!
Beth
I actually knew very little about my disability so i decided to seek information. That's when I found this message board and got great advice and info. I'm 21 with my BP in my right arm (i have a locked elbow so my arm doesn't bend much)It is nice meeting others with the same injury because they can relate. Welcome again!
Beth
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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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WELCOME, Chantal! (I love you name).
Remember, there are no dumb questions in our UBPN Family on anyof the Forums Mesage Boards and everyone is welcome on all Forums. I learn alot from the TBPI Boards too.
Hugs all around,
Carolyn J
LOBPI/69
Remember, there are no dumb questions in our UBPN Family on anyof the Forums Mesage Boards and everyone is welcome on all Forums. I learn alot from the TBPI Boards too.
Hugs all around,
Carolyn J
LOBPI/69
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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Hey,
My name is Valarie, and I too have Brachial Plexus to my right shoulder, arm and hand. I understand about what you are going through with your injury. If you want you can email me (vchampionsablatura@islander.tamucc.edu) and I can give you some tips on coping with the day to day things about having a disability. Let me know if you have any question, and I will try to help you answer them.
Valarie
My name is Valarie, and I too have Brachial Plexus to my right shoulder, arm and hand. I understand about what you are going through with your injury. If you want you can email me (vchampionsablatura@islander.tamucc.edu) and I can give you some tips on coping with the day to day things about having a disability. Let me know if you have any question, and I will try to help you answer them.
Valarie