Let's see how silly we really can be
Re: Let's see how silly we really can be
Yep..always had it referred as the "bad arm"..it's funny I really never thought about it.
Re: Let's see how silly we really can be
now that I have had the Mod quad I call it "my new arm" suzy
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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.
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Re: Let's see how silly we really can be
Suzy
"your new arm"... that is so nice to hear and I am so happy for you.
Kath
"your new arm"... that is so nice to hear and I am so happy for you.
Kath
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Kathleen Mallozzi
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Re: Let's see how silly we really can be
We have always called my 4 yr. old daughter's arm "Rightie". Last night I asked her why "Rightie" was not helping to put on her socks and she replied "Rightie is not part of the team!"
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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: Let's see how silly we really can be
Jules
How funny is your daughter! That is so cute!
Next time tell her that rightie must learn to be a "team player." I guess it's better than having to tell her to use both hands... LOL...LOL..
She has begun to develop a great sense of humor and it will serve her well. Having a sense of humor about my arm has helped me to maintain balance in my life and lead a normal life. ( what ever normal really is?)
Kath
How funny is your daughter! That is so cute!
Next time tell her that rightie must learn to be a "team player." I guess it's better than having to tell her to use both hands... LOL...LOL..
She has begun to develop a great sense of humor and it will serve her well. Having a sense of humor about my arm has helped me to maintain balance in my life and lead a normal life. ( what ever normal really is?)
Kath
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I admit it - I am a lurkey turkey. My son, Javier will be one in about a week. I come to this forum, because seeing how adults handle this and have normal and HAPPY lives and WONDRFUL personalities gives me a smile and hope for my son. My older son (5) calls him Nemo and tells me that Nemo's dad's name is the same as mine. Mine is Marlyn and his is Marlon. Anyway- a few months ago, I had a very vivid dream that Javier was on an NBA team and his name was 'Da One Armed Bandit'. And boy, is he ever a bandit, the attitude and stubborness of this kid is amazing. By the way- I love Erby and Lefty. lol too cute
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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.
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Re: Let's see how silly we really can be
Great stuff, BIGJAVSMOM,
Let's keep this topic thread going for awhile,OK? We have not heard from some teens lately....
Hugs and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY everyone,
Carolyn J
Let's keep this topic thread going for awhile,OK? We have not heard from some teens lately....
Hugs and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY everyone,
Carolyn J
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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
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Re: Let's see how silly we really can be
I guess I am not funny about what I call my arm, as it is either my right arm or as I am pointing to it my this arm.
I do have circles drawn on my arm for my estim placement those are my crop circles.
Amy
I do have circles drawn on my arm for my estim placement those are my crop circles.
Amy
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Kath
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- Location: New York
Re: Let's see how silly we really can be
Amy
I always just called it my right arm... I must admit I never talked about it or the problems I had with my arm... because I was the only one in the world with this injury... LOL...
Kath
I always just called it my right arm... I must admit I never talked about it or the problems I had with my arm... because I was the only one in the world with this injury... LOL...
Kath
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Re: Let's see how silly we really can be
My right OBPI arm was always "My Dumb Arm". But everyone was always aware to look out for "The Lefty", because that arm made up for the "Dumb" one.
You should have seen me climb trees with one arm; my family figured that I was part monkey!
Cyndi (50 ROBPI)
You should have seen me climb trees with one arm; my family figured that I was part monkey!
Cyndi (50 ROBPI)