I am home from surgery

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hope16_05
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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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I am home from surgery

Post by hope16_05 »

I just got home a couple hours ago. Surgery went well although he did way more than originally planned. If it work he corrected the rotation in my middle finger as well as the tendon that was streched in my pinky finger, I think he fixed the hpyerextension in my middle finger and did the zancolli revision to all 4 fingers. I have a soft cast for a month then I go back and get it off and have a brace made. My cast leaves my hand totally unusable for any thing other than a paper weight. I am still really tired from anestesia so I will catch up later.
Hugs,
Amy
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
Kath
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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: I am home from surgery

Post by Kath »

Happy Healings...
Thanks for letting us know how you are doing. I hope you feel comfortable over the next few days and your hand heals very quickly.
So that you can get started back to your PT and will be able to show us your new skills at camp

Kath
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Post by njbirk »

Amy,

Thanks for letting us know. I'm glad you are home.
Take it easy the next day or two at least, ok!

Hope we get to see you doing lots of new things at camp.

Nancy
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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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Post by cbe411 »

Hey Amy... I hope you are feeling better nad get tons of new movement from the surgery! I also cant wait to meet you at camp.... hang in there chica!!

COurt :)
kamren
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Good to hear it went well. Ditto all the above:)
Karen McClune
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Post by Karen McClune »

Amy,

Glad to know you are home. I hope you heal fast.

Rest up and take care.

Lots of hugs, Karen

Angela Butterfly
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Post by Angela Butterfly »

Amy, hope all goes well, and the surgery is a GREAT SUCCESS. You are so brave.
rachelcasa
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Post by rachelcasa »

Amy,
Congratulations on your surgery and I hope it all works out for you. Get lots of rest and stay positive. See you at camp.
tracy1972
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Amy
How are you feeling? Wishing you the best recovery!!

Tracy
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hope16_05
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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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Re: I am home from surgery

Post by hope16_05 »

I am feeling pretty good. Pain is not too bad at all. I just need to keep my arm up all the time. I will be returning to work Monday so we shall see how that goes. But all in all I am doing great.
Amy
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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