This morning when I got to the office my wife sent me an email telling me she was thankful that I was still alive and how she don't know what she would have done without me (nice to know!)...and it hit me, it has been 3 years since my accident. My mind went back to the 3 days I spent unconscious, my life flight to UNC Chapel Hill, being told I had lost use of my left arm and all of the changes and burning sensations I was feeling and was going to feel. Today, I am back doing what I have done for over 20 years, living a productive life (still very little use of my left arm, but I fake it well now!)....and besides taking 200 mg of Lyrica two times per day....I am off of all those drugs they had me on. Life is still challenging...and even more challenging with an injury like this...but life is still good. In 2 weeks I will walk my oldest daughter down the aisle to be married. (I will then take the stage and perform the ceremony myself). I just attended her college graduation. My youngest daughter is an upcoming Senior in high school. I am thankful God allowed me to stay around to be a part of all of this.
I have posted struggles in the past, I just want to post some good news!
3 Year Anniversary of wreck
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hilltopfwb
- Posts: 82
- Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:50 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: May 24, 2008 an 88 year old lady did not see me and pulled out while I was riding my 06 HD Street Glide. The accident resulted in 9 broken bones and brain hemorrhaging. The accident's most serious results was two avulsions confirmed in my C6 & C7 vertebrae. In Oct of 08 Dr. Li of Wake Forest University performed nerve transfer lasting around 8 hours in surgery. I have limited use now of my left arm. It took until July of 09 before it moved at all, and now is moving limited. I experience burning pain in my left hand, staying busy helps keep the mind off of burning. I visited the Mayo Clinic May, 2010 and consulted with their brachial plexus team. May 1, 2012, I underwent a muscle transfer at Wake Forest University. This surgery was deemed a success and I have more movement in my arm.
- Location: Fuquay Varina NC 27526
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BeckyandChris
- Posts: 10
- Joined: Tue May 24, 2011 9:34 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: MVA on March 7, 2007
amputation of left forearm with reimplantation
broken humerous, abdominal bleeding, broken femur, blown out left knee
months later and with no arm recovery, bracial plexus confirmed
Nerve avulsions at the C-7, C-8, and T-1 level
Horners syndrome
Autonomic dysfunction
TONS of pain- no feeling from above the elbow down
Had nerve transfer done, can bend elbow to 90 degress now
Still TONS of pain- no feeling
No hand function- its frozen in a claw shape - Location: Iowa
Re: 3 Year Anniversary of wreck
Thanks for posting good news! You have come it sounds like a far ways 
Blessings to you and I hope you have a great time at your daughters wedding!
Becky
Blessings to you and I hope you have a great time at your daughters wedding!Becky
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jmar
- Posts: 528
- Joined: Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:43 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: brachial plexus stretch during thoracic outlet syndrome surgery on may 18, 2010.
Re: 3 Year Anniversary of wreck
WOW this week is my 1-year anniversary. it is no fun to have this type of injury. i have also come a long way. i have limited function of my hand and arm. i am going to see a new surgeon next week. i will probably have another surgery soon.
i am so happy for you that you can do what you love to do. keep up the good work
i am so happy for you that you can do what you love to do. keep up the good work
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Master DIVER TOM
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- Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 11:51 am
Re: 3 Year Anniversary of wreck
This is GREAT information and Joy from so many I Think when I retired other good changes happen , I am retired now from being a Chicago local semi driver, 25 years of safe driving,18 wheeler a Master diver and have over 500 dives, Crazy other -ETC 
My Birth erbs,only gave me a few inch reach and a strong grasp have a lot of ways to adapt to a 1 arm world Had 61 years of using limitations to assist good side in past, some times they work and times it did give me PAIN and emotional issues for sure growing up trying_but, In the end, I still love the challenge of trying it is still pure Joy to me. Bad emotion from trying 
Forget about it , this is emotion baggage you need to get rid off fast as you can- To my thinking 
Mr.-POSITIVE,The more you try the more you might fined happiness in a life time with or with out full use
There is no such thing as , You are not going to run out of time to fix your limitation, Because new treatment do change over a life time it is never to late to get a new treatment to enhance your life to Find Joy like other write Here. You all have come far on your journey with limitation, It truly works out in life if you dare to dream and try I am also In AW 
from what all have tried and DONE I hope this helps to? for-some? The more great story like this are ALL-WAYS good news to read
Tom
I Think when I retired other good changes happen , I am retired now from being a Chicago local semi driver, 25 years of safe driving,18 wheeler a Master diver and have over 500 dives, Crazy other -ETC My Birth erbs,only gave me a few inch reach and a strong grasp have a lot of ways to adapt to a 1 arm world Had 61 years of using limitations to assist good side in past, some times they work and times it did give me PAIN and emotional issues for sure growing up trying_but, In the end, I still love the challenge of trying it is still pure Joy to me. Bad emotion from trying Forget about it , this is emotion baggage you need to get rid off fast as you can- To my thinking Mr.-POSITIVE,The more you try the more you might fined happiness in a life time with or with out full use
There is no such thing as , You are not going to run out of time to fix your limitation, Because new treatment do change over a life time it is never to late to get a new treatment to enhance your life to Find Joy like other write Here. You all have come far on your journey with limitation, It truly works out in life if you dare to dream and try I am also In AW from what all have tried and DONE I hope this helps to? for-some? The more great story like this are ALL-WAYS good news to read Tom
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MadisonB
- Posts: 13
- Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2011 4:50 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: During my right shoulder surgery about three months ago three nerves in my arm were stretched causing my Brachial Plexus Palsy. The outer part of my upper arm is numb to touch, as well as the inside of my forearm. This continues up to the palm of my hand to my thumb and pointer finger. I have movement in my hand but that is about it. I am unable to pick up my arm at all. I had the crushing and burning hand for about two months, but now it had dulled out. I am nineteen years old and played volleyball for a college. I went back for my second semester of college but had to medically withdraw. We are now waiting to see if the nerve wakes up, if there are no differences at the end of the month we are going to visit the Mayo Clinic to see what surgical options I might have.
Re: 3 Year Anniversary of wreck
May 24th was my six month anniversary. Thanks for posting this because it just shows that in the darkest of times, there is always something to celebrate. Life with only one fully functioning arm, is better than no life at all.
Congrats on being alive!
Congrats on being alive!
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dani_was_here
- Posts: 37
- Joined: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Traumatic BPI, June 8, 2008, Nerve graft surgery
- Location: Ontario
Re: 3 Year Anniversary of wreck
My 3 year anniversary is on Wednesday. I have since had one grandson and a grandaughter on the way. Life is good but I still have no job and no income so this is worrying me. On a good note I have adapted and keep working in my garden which is my favorite place to be.
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Master DIVER TOM
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Re: 3 Year Anniversary of wreck
THATS GREAT!!!
LET talk I am on Social Security Disability, But what Canada does like the US I am not sure ?? I did not have to appeal and I had no lawyer here to apply, IT work out . Income after a injury is though THING and can train wrench you to emotional harm some times, I had 2 truck lines go OUT of business while I was trying to pay my mortgage !!! ETC things in lifetime !!!! If you can apply for some type of disability?? Let me know Social security Disability in the US can be apply for 6mo. after a injury. You can apply on line, Very important get your Medical records together, Very important even if you choose to get a Lawyer alot of people do How do they do it in Canada??
I am SURE that others have had a hard time with income here on Postings, from Canada? So the question is What form of Disability do they have in Canada and how do you apply?? I also know that a Positive Life is also a very changeling life to ERBS or other BPI later in life
I am a Great uncle life is GOOD, Get help for income,
Mr Positive ,Income?? What do You do?? What do you do for Income, Maybe be a good topic??
Tom
LET talk
I am on Social Security Disability, But what Canada does like the US I am not sure ?? I did not have to appeal and I had no lawyer here to apply, IT work out . Income after a injury is though THING and can train wrench you to emotional harm some times, I had 2 truck lines go OUT of business while I was trying to pay my mortgage !!! ETC things in lifetime !!!! If you can apply for some type of disability?? Let me know Social security Disability in the US can be apply for 6mo. after a injury. You can apply on line, Very important get your Medical records together, Very important even if you choose to get a Lawyer alot of people do How do they do it in Canada?? I am SURE that others have had a hard time with income here on Postings, from Canada?
So the question is What form of Disability do they have in Canada and how do you apply?? I also know that a Positive Life is also a very changeling life to ERBS or other BPI later in life I am a Great uncle life is GOOD, Get help for income,
Mr Positive
,Income?? What do You do?? What do you do for Income, Maybe be a good topic?? Tom