Just wondering how the surgery went Susie, I know you were due on the 25th. How are you getting on.....you're the only female I know of who is having this surgery, looking forward to hearing how it went. Hoping all is well :0)
Take care Jen NZ
Susie Kaye? How's it going....?
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jennyb
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: January 1980 Yamaha RD200 vs 16 wheeler truck, result, 1 totally paralysed right arm. I was 21, now 54. I had no surgery, I don't regret this. Decided to totally ignore limitations (easily done aged 21) adapted very quickly to one handed life, got married, had 3 kids, worked- the effect of the injury on my life (once the pain stopped being constant) was minimal and now, aged 54, I very rarely even think of it, unless I bash it or it gets cold, then I wish I'd had it amputated :) Except for a steering knob on my car, I have no adaptations to help with life, mainly because I honestly don't think of myself as disabled and the only thing I can't do is peel potatoes, which is definitely a good thing.
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cbe411
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: MVA in 2001, nerve graph in 2002, Median Nerve Transfer in 2004 and an unsuccessful Gracillis Muscle Transfer in 2006. I am living life and loving it! Feel free to contact me :)
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Re: Susie Kaye? How's it going....?
Hey Jen! I am a girl too and I am scheduled for surgery on the 26th of September. We are going to try a nerve transfer to hopefully regain some biceps! I am just waiting to hear on the insurance crap!!! Keep your fingers crossed for me! Thanks!
Courtney
Courtney
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jennyb
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: January 1980 Yamaha RD200 vs 16 wheeler truck, result, 1 totally paralysed right arm. I was 21, now 54. I had no surgery, I don't regret this. Decided to totally ignore limitations (easily done aged 21) adapted very quickly to one handed life, got married, had 3 kids, worked- the effect of the injury on my life (once the pain stopped being constant) was minimal and now, aged 54, I very rarely even think of it, unless I bash it or it gets cold, then I wish I'd had it amputated :) Except for a steering knob on my car, I have no adaptations to help with life, mainly because I honestly don't think of myself as disabled and the only thing I can't do is peel potatoes, which is definitely a good thing.
Re: Susie Kaye? How's it going....?
Hi Courtney...it's that Susie is having an amputation, I don't know any other women who have had that surgery. I'm in the process of planning my 'chop', and was interested to hear how susie went. But, good luck to you, hope things work out!
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cbe411
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: MVA in 2001, nerve graph in 2002, Median Nerve Transfer in 2004 and an unsuccessful Gracillis Muscle Transfer in 2006. I am living life and loving it! Feel free to contact me :)
- Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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Re: Susie Kaye? How's it going....?
Ahhh ok Jen, I getcha! Well I have been reading about you too and I am all for whatever is best for you! Good luck in your decision too!
COurtney
COurtney
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Susie Kaye
Re: Susie Kaye? How's it going....?
Hi Jennyb! I'm doing fine. I can't say that the pain is any better, but the difficulties from having my heavy old dead arm just hanging from my neck and back have diminished dramatically! Everyone tells me how much straighter I stand and move. Dressing and bathing are so much easier. It is so nice to walk around in a store and not have the dead arm knocking things off the shelves. I don't regret my decision at all.
I can't tell you how many people tell me how much better I look without the arm. So in my case, having 1 arm gone is better looking than having a dead arm there.
If you have any questions, I will be glad to answer if I can.
God Bless,
SusieKaye
I can't tell you how many people tell me how much better I look without the arm. So in my case, having 1 arm gone is better looking than having a dead arm there.
If you have any questions, I will be glad to answer if I can.
God Bless,
SusieKaye
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jennyb
- Posts: 1183
- Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2001 5:24 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: January 1980 Yamaha RD200 vs 16 wheeler truck, result, 1 totally paralysed right arm. I was 21, now 54. I had no surgery, I don't regret this. Decided to totally ignore limitations (easily done aged 21) adapted very quickly to one handed life, got married, had 3 kids, worked- the effect of the injury on my life (once the pain stopped being constant) was minimal and now, aged 54, I very rarely even think of it, unless I bash it or it gets cold, then I wish I'd had it amputated :) Except for a steering knob on my car, I have no adaptations to help with life, mainly because I honestly don't think of myself as disabled and the only thing I can't do is peel potatoes, which is definitely a good thing.
Re: Susie Kaye? How's it going....?
Thanks Susie, I think my mind is made up, so I'm glad to hear your positive comments. I'll post again when I have got some thing more concrete.
All the best :0) Jen NZ
All the best :0) Jen NZ
Re: Susie Kaye? How's it going....?
Welcome to the Monodextrous Club, Susie. Glad you're happy with the result. I know I am.