Hi all
thank you for the great chat, I really enjoyed it. We had quite a range of ages in there! Hope to see you again soon :0)
Bpi Chat
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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.
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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: Bpi Chat
Christy
Brittney is a very cool kid. You should join in because we had a wide range of topics.
It was very educational for all of us.
We had Marlyn a parent.
Amy obpi young adult
Brittney teenager
Kath senior citizen (ugh) mature adult... LOL.. sometimes.
Jennyb tbpi adult
Jennyb is in the middle of summer vacation for her kids in NZ.
I can't imagine all my kids home while I am trying to deal with cards, shopping, cooking etc., for Christmas.
Jenny you are my hero for mastering that one handed!
LOL...
Kath (robpi/adult)
Brittney is a very cool kid. You should join in because we had a wide range of topics.
It was very educational for all of us.
We had Marlyn a parent.
Amy obpi young adult
Brittney teenager
Kath senior citizen (ugh) mature adult... LOL.. sometimes.
Jennyb tbpi adult
Jennyb is in the middle of summer vacation for her kids in NZ.
I can't imagine all my kids home while I am trying to deal with cards, shopping, cooking etc., for Christmas.
Jenny you are my hero for mastering that one handed!
LOL...
Kath (robpi/adult)
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Contact:
Re: Bpi Chat
Make sure someone reminds me about chat night/time... I have half a brain left after my finals now!!! It'll take a month for me to get my energy back! But I will stay awake for it, LOL.
Marieke
Marieke
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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
- Contact:
Re: Bpi Chat
Marieke,
I completly understand how you feel with finals. I think I only have half a brain left and I only took one final so and I have two left to go.
Talk to you soon,
Amy 18 ROBPI from MN
I completly understand how you feel with finals. I think I only have half a brain left and I only took one final so and I have two left to go.
Talk to you soon,
Amy 18 ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
Re: Bpi Chat
I have to agree. Chatting is a good break from the daily buzz. Brittney is a great girl. I hope that Javier grows up to have the same outlook and spirit that she has. So far- he does. lol It was funny at first- I thought I had come to chat on the wrong night because I was the only BPI-parent. Oh well, I still love you guys. lol Plus, I get lots of outlook on how I can maybe make things better for Javier in the future. Thanks.
Marlyn
Marlyn
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Contact:
Re: Bpi Chat
Amy, sad thing is I have 2 classes, but had 1 nursing class test, 1 bio lab test, the final for bio and the final for nursing as well as a practical exam for nursing all in the space of 10 days! So it was all compressed back to back... I still feel as if I have to do readings/homework now!!! And we've been told that we are to do readings/prep work for the coming semester once the teachers put our book list online!!
Ah well, the life of a student...
Marieke
Ah well, the life of a student...
Marieke
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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
- Contact:
Re: Bpi Chat
I dont really have that many classes either, but like high school they seem to save all the big assignment for last and then there are final. I only have three finals total so no big deal I have taken one already one is tomarrow and one more Tuesday. Then I am done until January 17th when classes start again. I totally understand "the life of a student"
Amy
Amy
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Contact:
Re: Bpi Chat
good luck for the last final! I start again January 18th! We have similar schedules it seems. Marieke
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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
- Contact:
Re: Bpi Chat
thanks you too! Are you done this spring? Or do you have another year?
Amy
Amy
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Contact:
Re: Bpi Chat
I have another 2.5 yrs!!! This will be my 3rd degree... perpetual student. LOL
Marieke
Marieke