I have a new tattoo!

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LJSL0330
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Joined: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:09 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. Only surgical intervention was muscle lengthening at 2-3 y/o. PT at 35 which increased passive ROM by did not improve active ROM. Also have scoliosis due to left shoulder "hiking."
Location: Evansville, Indiana

I have a new tattoo!

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While reading the names some OBPIs have given to their injured arms, I loved "Nemo." I was struck by how much the Little Nemo movie was like my situation own! He too had a "gimpy" fin, an overprotective parent, and some real trouble in life because of being sheltered too much.

So.... I decided I needed another tattoo. (It's my 4th!) I needed one of Little Nemo on my injured side! Problem was, Nemo's RIGHT fin was smaller and it's my LEFT "fin" that is smaller. But I figured out how to do it! I "flipped" the image on my computer and made Nemo backward - like me I guess!

Two days ago, I had Little Nemo tattooed on my left bicep, with his LEFT fin smaller! My nieces and nephews think it is way cool and they know WHY I have it and can tell people. I'm excited about the doors it can open! It will give me a chance to educate people about BPIs because I know people will ask "Why Nemo?" since my other three tattoos are ones I desigend that have specific meanings.

This one has meaning too. It is about, finally, at 41, completely accepting what happened to me but not letting it run my live. It's about no longer trying to hide my injury or feeling like I am lesser than other people because of it. Thank you to everyone here on the boards for helping me in the journey.

Just thought I'd share! If you're at Camp 2010, I'll show it to you! :)

Lisa
LOBPI

P.S. And I am soooooo proud of my husband. He's wanted a tattoo for a while, but is seriously needle phobic.(When doctors ask if he's allergic to anything, he says "I'm allergic to needles. They make me break out in violence.") But he sucked it up and got the tattoo that he's wanted the same day I got Nemo! I knew he'd be fine - tattooing isn't like getting a shot - but he had to overcome the mental step and he did!!!!
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marieke
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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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Take a picture and post it on Photobucket to show us. I have one too that has to do with overcoming adversity and such... I got it January 2008.

Marieke33, LOBPI
http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b162/marieke2005/

pics of tatt are near the bottom of page one, pics of camp are on other pages along with various other pics!
Marieke Dufresne RN
34, LOBPI
http://nurse-to-be08.blogspot.com
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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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ALLLLLLLLLLLLL RRRRRRRRRRRRRRIGHT Lisa!!!
You've Gotten IT now!! 10X :)'s for you.
Carolyn J
LOBPI/71
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
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LJSL0330
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Joined: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:09 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. Only surgical intervention was muscle lengthening at 2-3 y/o. PT at 35 which increased passive ROM by did not improve active ROM. Also have scoliosis due to left shoulder "hiking."
Location: Evansville, Indiana

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Isn't it? Even as an adult, I found it was uplifting and encouraging. (Just wish I'd had that a little more when I was a kid!)
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