United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Excuse my one-handed typing!! LOL

The surgery went really well. It took a little longer than planned...about 4hrs instead of 2. I had a a nerve block before the surgery-- they werent sure if it would work since the nerve is already damaged-- but it did! I felt no pain waking up. It was great! My whole arm was numb lol, but it was great!

The doc had a little difficulty stretching the muscle that far so they used a graft sleeve. I am not going to get as much ROM as I hoped, but definitely a great deal more than I had! It will be worth it!

I am still trying to get used to manging the kids with this craaaazy brace on!! Its quite a challenge.

The pain is managable- gets better every day! The hardest thing is definitely SLEEPING! It is sooooo hard getting comfy with this darn thing on!! So I havent had a lot of sleep the past few days! Ugh!

This will be a long 6 weeks!!! LOL It was not as bad as I thought though!!

Just thought I'd update ya'll!!!!

Hi,
Glad to hear it went well.. and yes, sleeping with that brace is not an easy task! It'll get better though...

Keep us posted on your progress.

Marieke (31,LOBPI)

I'm so glad to hear your surgery went well. Try to get some rest and remember not to over do things. Remember to ask for help too.

I'm glad to hear you are doing well.

I'm glad to hear that you are doing well and managing. Keep us posted on your progress!

Tanya in NY

Katy, Sure am glad things went well.
Sorry for your one handed typing...wow, it is better than mine with two hands....lol. Get some rest and keep us posted as to your recovery !!!

GAYLE mom to Brandon 9 years old ROBPI

Katy,

Glad to hear that your surgery went well.

Joanie

Hi Katy,
ME too!! am happy for you that all went well. I am looking forward to your update postings.

HUGS,
Carolyn J


Message was edited by: Carolyn J

Katy
Thanks for checking in and giving us an update.
I hope you are getting some help with the kids.
I give you a lot of credit for working so hard to make important changes.

Keep us posted.
Kath robpi/adult

Katy! Its great to hear from you and I am glad that all went well! I hope that adjusting to life with the splint is not too hard on you! Sleeping should come in a few more days, or at least I hope it does for your sake! Good luck with the kiddos! I cant wait to hear of all the great things that come from this surgery! Keep us posted!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN

Thank you everyone!!! So far...okay! lol
I went back to work yesterday...I'm getting lots of stares and questions. haha

My followup is next wednesday!