To all who have answered on the messageboards -
I would like to say just a big thankyou to all who have answered my questions on the messageboard. New to the injury I still have a lot to learn and experience and I really appreciate your comments and suggestions. I am glad that I have found you all and you don't know how much I appreciate it.
I have given this site to a few other people "aussies" who have suffered injuries the same as mine or similar to mine and they were quite amazed to know that such a site existed.
Beware everyone.......it might be the invasion of the people who live "down under" Heaven knows we might get more than two people (from what I gather is only myself and Gayle Shann) who post on this board.
Take care all, good health and thanks again... regards Michael
Thankyou everyone
Re: Thankyou everyone
Het Michael,
I know what you are talking about. I'm not new to the injury, but only found this board last year. Before that I felt very isolated and alone. Civilians can't understand the pain or the life.
Welcome aboard and bring all the Aussies you can find.
Cheers!
Henry
I know what you are talking about. I'm not new to the injury, but only found this board last year. Before that I felt very isolated and alone. Civilians can't understand the pain or the life.
Welcome aboard and bring all the Aussies you can find.
Cheers!
Henry
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Kath
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- 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: Thankyou everyone
Michael
I think you might be surprised at how many folks from "down under" post to the various boards at UBPN.
We have a few "Aussie" mothers of OBPI posting at UBPN.
Glad you found us here and are able to get information and support.
I am an OBPI adult and was amazed to find these boards 5 years ago.
Kathleen M
UBPN Secretary
I think you might be surprised at how many folks from "down under" post to the various boards at UBPN.
We have a few "Aussie" mothers of OBPI posting at UBPN.
Glad you found us here and are able to get information and support.
I am an OBPI adult and was amazed to find these boards 5 years ago.
Kathleen M
UBPN Secretary
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Re: Thankyou everyone
Dear Jamie & Gina ...ooops, sorry guys I forgot you. Blame it on my youth! !
Cheers Michael
Cheers Michael
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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.
Re: Thankyou everyone
Don't forget me, either, New Zealand is about as downunder as it gets!
Jen NZ
Jen NZ