United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hi,

My husband left wearing jeans after his accident 3 years back which left him with a right TBPI. One of the reasons being that he cannot accomodate his right arm in the pocket of his jeans.

I wonder if anyone can suggest some modifications to jeans so that I can see him wear what he loves to wear.

Lots of Love,
RT

RT,
Hope you are happy in your marriage!!

Dustin wears jeans and puts his left(affected) arm in the pocket. He thinks it looks more "normal" that way. It took me a while to teach him to button his own jeans as his right hand lost coordination after the accident. I did have to have him wear them a bit looser than he was so we could get them buttoned or snapped. Some girl told him he looked good in tight jeans so he was really wearing them tight, but I wasn't going to fight to get them done and he couldn't do it when they were that tight. Now that he's pretty handy at doing his own pants he has gotten another tight pair, lol.

Not sure what you are looking , a way for your husband to get his hand in the pocket?
Sue

My son has LBPI. He also puts his left hand in pocket. Needs pockets of jean to be in a straight line . Angled pockets make the elbow swing out and puts strain on shoulder area. Voorspoed!!

O yes, forgot to mention, his thumb stays on the outside- only 4 fingers go into pocket. Looks quite modern and like a model stance!

Hi there
I can't get my hand in my pocket because the pattern of my injury means the palm of my paralysed hand faces forwards and is fixed in that position. Many bpi have hands that face backwards or are in a neutral position so they can fit more easily into pockets than mine does.

I have had my bpi since 1980 so I'm pretty used to it and have always worn jeans. People really don't notice as much as you think, my lower arm is stick thin and my wasted hand is usually purplish in colour, yet nobody seems to notice at all. Getting comfortable with showing the arm and hand in public is an important healing and recovery stage of this injury, and it takes everyone a different amount of time to adjust. I hope your husband can get to this stage soon, meanwhile the support you are already giving him will be invaluable. You seem to have understood the importance of this to him. It really is the 'little' things like this that affect us the most, people without bpi often think the paralysed arm is a really big deal, but it is nothing compared to things like putting your hand in your pocket!
All the best in his continuing recovery
Jen NZ

hi Sue, Jenny and Igonda

Thanks for your replies. Sue, he does keep his hand in the pockets of his trousers but I think as Igonda said if the pockets of jeans were straight cut, he might find it easier. Sure, Jenny i think loose jeans might be a good option.

And here is one of our wedding photos
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Oops the previous snap is too tiny!!



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RT
What a beautiful couple you make. I just love the colors & flowers.

Janelle

Hi, a beatiful pic!! My daughter is getting married and I have been inqiuering about weddingdresses. Your pic was just what i needed!!