Teeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnssssss!

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SarahxG
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:33 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: To make an incredibly LONG story short...
When I was born, my mother's doctor was out of town. A doctor that would not perform c-sections was forced upon us. Being 10 lbs, my right shoulder got stuck under my mom's pubic bone. The doctor pulled me out by my head, which ripped/streched all the nerves in my neck and arm (So, OBPI).
I've had two surgeries at 9 months old, and 3 years old.
My mother suffered as well. She needed both brain surgery and a shunt--She still sufferes today.
My parents lost the court case due to a terrible jurey.

That's about it!
Hope I can find somebody my age to talk to :)

Teeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnssssss!

Post by SarahxG »

I'm Sarah, 15 years old with brachial plexus injury to my right arm. I post here all the time, but I was wondering if the teens out there would like to chat!

Anyone can reply to my post :)
But you can also email me at SarahxG@yahoo.com
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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

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Post by karategirl1kyu »

hi! im 23, but i was a teenager once... lol! if you have any questions feel free to ask me.. my email is rikarate@aol.com
~Mel/23/LOBPI
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SarahxG
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:33 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: To make an incredibly LONG story short...
When I was born, my mother's doctor was out of town. A doctor that would not perform c-sections was forced upon us. Being 10 lbs, my right shoulder got stuck under my mom's pubic bone. The doctor pulled me out by my head, which ripped/streched all the nerves in my neck and arm (So, OBPI).
I've had two surgeries at 9 months old, and 3 years old.
My mother suffered as well. She needed both brain surgery and a shunt--She still sufferes today.
My parents lost the court case due to a terrible jurey.

That's about it!
Hope I can find somebody my age to talk to :)

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Post by SarahxG »

Thanks :)
I just figured that it would be nice to just get some of the younger people together.
I don't have any specific questions right now though!
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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

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Post by karategirl1kyu »

haha... well whenever, its fine... im always around somewhere!
~Mel/23/LOBPI
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Elizabeth Beaulieu
Posts: 25
Joined: Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:54 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Right Brachial Plexus birth injury
Location: Maine, USA

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Post by Elizabeth Beaulieu »

Hi! I'm 17 years old. If you have any questions feel free to ask :) you can e-mail me at elizabeth_beau2012@hotmail.com
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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
Contact:
Contact Carolyn J

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Post by Carolyn J »

THank you Miss Elizabeth.
Note to Sarah, you and Elizabeth have sooo much in common. I do hope you "connect".
HUGGZ,
Gramma Carolyn J :mrgreen:
LOBPI/73
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SarahxG
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:33 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: To make an incredibly LONG story short...
When I was born, my mother's doctor was out of town. A doctor that would not perform c-sections was forced upon us. Being 10 lbs, my right shoulder got stuck under my mom's pubic bone. The doctor pulled me out by my head, which ripped/streched all the nerves in my neck and arm (So, OBPI).
I've had two surgeries at 9 months old, and 3 years old.
My mother suffered as well. She needed both brain surgery and a shunt--She still sufferes today.
My parents lost the court case due to a terrible jurey.

That's about it!
Hope I can find somebody my age to talk to :)

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Post by SarahxG »

I'd love to! I'm glad at least somebody replied :)
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emilyalberger
Posts: 51
Joined: Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:53 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: left arm bpi since birth,can only bend my elbow mostly ne feeling n when i get it its not the right sensation

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Post by emilyalberger »

hello im emily alberger and you can message me on facebook!
im good for venting sprees
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