Surgery

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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

Surgery

Post by Judy-T »

Well, I had a radial and laterel release on my good arm last week. I still have stitches but am recovering fast. The reason for the surgery was that I had loss strength in my good arm. I could barely carry anything and driving was difficult. I am not allowed to lift anything over 5lbs for a few weeks but I couldn't do that before either. Please pay attention out there and take care of your good arms. Don't over use!! It is a challenge for us to take care of personal needs(wiping) when the good arm is bandaged. But if there is a will there is a way. LOL
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PeggyUBPN
Posts: 403
Joined: Sun Mar 07, 2004 2:14 pm

Re: Surgery

Post by PeggyUBPN »

good to to see you post, Judy! I wish you a speedy recovery with more function; keep us posted on how you are doing and thanks for your input!

Peggy
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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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Re: Surgery

Post by Carolyn J »

Way to go,Judy! Thanks for the reminder...taking care of my good arm is a priority now.
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
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njbirk
Posts: 1806
Joined: Wed Oct 24, 2001 10:09 pm

Re: Surgery

Post by njbirk »

Judy,
It is good to hear from you. I'm glad you are up and about and able to type! Do what the doc says, and don't push it.
Hugs,
Nancy
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Karen McClune
Posts: 746
Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2003 4:58 pm

Re: Surgery

Post by Karen McClune »

Judy,

Glad to see you are up and going. Don't push to much.

Hope everyone read your post and is reminded that your good arm can't take a lot after awhile.

I need to remind Ryan this.

Take care,

Hugs, Karen

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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

Re: Surgery

Post by Kath »

Yeah for you Judy! It seems you are making a good recovery.

Now will you listen to us older ones and take good care of the "unaffected" arm.

I am so glad things went well for you during this surgery and soon you will be weight lifting... LOL... well at least 6 lbs.
Kath
Kath robpi/adult

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