Well I hope my good arm does not become overused in the future but it probably will. I try to remember that I can do anything. I just have to try harder.
Amy
Do you have handicap parking tags
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hope16_05
- Posts: 1670
- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
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Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Judy-T
- Posts: 557
- Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2001 11:59 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Right arm OBPI One surgery at age 40 Ulnar nerve retransposition
- Location: Florida
Re: Do you have handicap parking tags
I went and got my tag today.
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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
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HURRAY FOR JUDY!!!
Why are we soooooo stubborn??I went out the same day I read this forum in May and got one.It is the BEST thing I did for myself after signing up for use of a swim pool at a women's only health club....I am now doing everything I can to save this one good arm & leg.
Carolyn J
age 66 & proud of every grey hair!
LOBPI
Why are we soooooo stubborn??I went out the same day I read this forum in May and got one.It is the BEST thing I did for myself after signing up for use of a swim pool at a women's only health club....I am now doing everything I can to save this one good arm & leg.
Carolyn J
age 66 & proud of every grey hair!
LOBPI
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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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
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Judy
I am so proud of you... wait till you see all the things you have not been doing on your own. I was amazed at myself, I did not realize I had stopped doing so many things alone. I love my tag
Kath
I am so proud of you... wait till you see all the things you have not been doing on your own. I was amazed at myself, I did not realize I had stopped doing so many things alone. I love my tag
Kath
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Hooray for Judy!
I agree with Kath, you will find that you have regained some independence, and things will change. I did not realize that I was limiting myself until I took this step.
Nancy
I agree with Kath, you will find that you have regained some independence, and things will change. I did not realize that I was limiting myself until I took this step.
Nancy