I did the first full pull up in my life yesterday! I never thought I'd ever do that! I know that's not very exciting to most people, but I thought the people here might understand how happy I am about that. All I could do was one, but that's a start!
Chris LOBPI/24
My first
Re: My first
Thats awesome man!! I wish I could do one and its really encouraging that you have! I am currently trying to figure out a way to rock climb which is along the same lines. CONGRATULATIONS!
Evan/18/LOBPI
Evan/18/LOBPI
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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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Re: My first
HOOOORAY for you Chris!! Congratulations. I love Milestone Firsts!! 
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
Re: My first
Wow! That is great! I am impressed, one step at a time, that's what I keep telling myself.
Andrea
24-ROBPI
I am impressed, one step at a time, that's what I keep telling myself.Andrea
24-ROBPI
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karategirl1kyu
- Posts: 363
- 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: My first
Thanks everyone! No one else I know seems to understand how excited I am about this. I've been doing one a day since Monday, so I'm at a life time total of 3 now and I'm really happy! It took a long time to develop! It took me about 6 months to learn to do a push up when I was 13, and it's taken about a year to get to the point of actually doing a pull up since when I decided I wanted to do that. It takes a lot longer to learn, but it definitely has developed over time. I think I can do as many or more full push ups as a person with two fully functional arms, and I'm pretty sure I can get to that point with anything I set my mind to. We all can! It means sooooo much to me to have people that appreciate just how hard this "simple" personal accomplishment has been.
-Chris 24/LOBPI
-Chris 24/LOBPI
Re: My first
Hi Chris,
I'm the mom of a bilaterally injured child and I can totally identify with the feeling that the world in general does not appreciate how huge these milestones are!
It made my heart smile to read that you can do a pull up! If I ever see my daughter do a pull up or a push up, I will dissolve into tears (probably to the bewilderment of those around me).
You keep right on celebrating this victory! We'll do the happy dance with you! Congratulations!
mica
I'm the mom of a bilaterally injured child and I can totally identify with the feeling that the world in general does not appreciate how huge these milestones are!
It made my heart smile to read that you can do a pull up! If I ever see my daughter do a pull up or a push up, I will dissolve into tears (probably to the bewilderment of those around me).
You keep right on celebrating this victory! We'll do the happy dance with you!
Congratulations!mica
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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: My first
I am so impressed! I'm excited for you!
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi