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Just wondering how the surgery went Susie, I know you were due on the 25th. How are you getting on.....you're the only female I know of who is having this surgery, looking forward to hearing how it went. Hoping all is well :0)
Take care Jen NZ

Hey Jen! I am a girl too and I am scheduled for surgery on the 26th of September. We are going to try a nerve transfer to hopefully regain some biceps! I am just waiting to hear on the insurance crap!!! Keep your fingers crossed for me! Thanks!
Courtney

Hi Courtney...it's that Susie is having an amputation, I don't know any other women who have had that surgery. I'm in the process of planning my 'chop', and was interested to hear how susie went. But, good luck to you, hope things work out!

Ahhh ok Jen, I getcha! Well I have been reading about you too and I am all for whatever is best for you! Good luck in your decision too!
COurtney

Hi Jennyb! I'm doing fine. I can't say that the pain is any better, but the difficulties from having my heavy old dead arm just hanging from my neck and back have diminished dramatically! Everyone tells me how much straighter I stand and move. Dressing and bathing are so much easier. It is so nice to walk around in a store and not have the dead arm knocking things off the shelves. I don't regret my decision at all.
I can't tell you how many people tell me how much better I look without the arm. So in my case, having 1 arm gone is better looking than having a dead arm there.
If you have any questions, I will be glad to answer if I can.

God Bless,
SusieKaye

Thanks Susie, I think my mind is made up, so I'm glad to hear your positive comments. I'll post again when I have got some thing more concrete.
All the best :0) Jen NZ

Welcome to the Monodextrous Club, Susie. Glad you're happy with the result. I know I am.