HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN

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TinaT
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN

Post by TinaT »

Happy Birthday Dear Friend................


Tina
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marieke
Posts: 1627
Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008.
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN

Post by marieke »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! :)

Marieke 33, LOBPI
Marieke Dufresne RN
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Karen McClune
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Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN

Post by Karen McClune »

Kath,

Here's wishing you a very special Happy Birthday

Love and hugs,

David, Karen and Ryan
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hope16_05
Posts: 1670
Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
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
Location: Minnesota
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Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN

Post by hope16_05 »

Happy Birthday Kath!!!! I hope you had a fantastic day and got to spend it eating cake with your family.
Miss you tons!
Hugs,
Amy 21 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
Carolyn J
Posts: 3424
Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

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.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too.
Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN

Post by Carolyn J »

HAPPY HAPPY BITHDAY KATH!!
I pray you had a minor pain day,or pain-free would've been
preferred.

I hope you were very very spoiled by al of your family too.

Hugs,
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Kath
Posts: 3242
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: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN

Post by Kath »

Thanks for all the good wishes.
I had a great birthday with Chocolate cake and my family. I got a Wii for my birthday and have been enjoying playing Zelda.

I've had to rest this week because I had surgery the day after Nov.11... I had a keratoacanthoma with a squamous cell underneath soooo the doctor preformed Mohl surgery and I have to stay off my feet as much as possible until the stitches are removed next Thursday.
Boy is it boring laying around or sitting around... ugh... But I guess I am entitled...after all I did celebrate the 19th Anniversary of my 50th Birthday...
Yikes... I can't believe it...

thanks again all
Kath robpi/adult/69
Kath robpi/adult

Kathleen Mallozzi
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Tanya in NY
Posts: 935
Joined: Mon May 03, 2004 10:51 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am Mom to Amber, injured at birth. I serve on the Board of Directors for UBPN, and am a labor/delivery nurse, too.
Location: NY State
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Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHLEEN

Post by Tanya in NY »

Happy belated Birthday, Kath! And speedy healing so you can get up and play your Wii! I want one of those, too!

Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 6 years old
Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 13 years old
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