United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I just thought i would add a link here since i know that some people here in the TBPI forum dont venture over to the general board too often.

http://ubpn.org/messageboard/thread ... 4&tstart=0


Message was edited by: Andrew

Hey Andrew. Could you let us know where to get a harness like that? My son Dustin was injured in accident about 9 months ago. He used to water ski but wouldn't go in the boat this year as he couldn't ski. This might help. He did para-sail once this summer on vacation. The Dr didn't seem to please with it. But Dustin had a fun time.
Sue

I will answer your question (and any others) in the original post just to keep the answers all in one place.

Well, not to brag, but I went skiing after my accident. It was fairly easy, but I was young then. At first I would put my arm inside my ski vest and close it up. I was afraid of breaking it when I let go........but I found out quickly that I had no balance and would fall to the side. I got so mad I took my arm out and held on and I got up!!! My dad was so nervous watching from the dock. He first said he couldn't watch but then I saw him standing there clapping for me!!! It can be done. I wasn't going to give up plus I had a very patient driver!!!
Good luck to all!!!!
Kath in Chicago

Hi Andrew

Excelent job and keeping that spirit you will have little problem getting were you want to go. Please see the pictures I have on this site http://www.frappr.com/ubpntbpi (look under my homepage "Fernando") so you can see how I keep trying to do the things you also like to do. If you need pictures or tips I will be more than happy to send them.

Fernando
I just try to acces the site and is down hope they fix it