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New to the network
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 10:06 pm
by Lefty4
My name is Adam. My brachial plexus was ripped when I was born. I am turning 22. I hate the fact that I have this problem. It causes depression in my life. Im getting better though. I am an athlete.
Re: New to the network
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 10:54 pm
by rachelcasa
Adam, hang in there!! I think we all go through our bouts with depression. That's why this message board is so great to have. You can vent and we listen. Feel free to e mail me if you need to talk. And congrats on being an athelete...what sports do you play??
Re: New to the network
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 6:34 am
by shan2321
Hi Adam! I'm new to the forum too. I think we've all gone through depressing times with self-consiousness about our arm or just not being able to do something. I was an athlete before, played ice hockey and volleybll, not too bad at them either
but I would always get frustrated when my left arm wouldn't cooperate or start hurting. Just gotta get through it though, playing sports is a good way not to think about it. I wish I could play more but with work and school, hardly any time for it anymore.
Wish you the best, and keep your head up!
Shannon
Re: New to the network
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 9:12 am
by Judy-T
Welcome to the board Adam. I am 43 robpi. That is great that you are an athlete. I use to play basketball, softball and bowl when i was a kid. Does the injury cause you any pain? If you have any questions ask away. we are all in the same boat( except ralph &tim) .They fell out.
Re: New to the network
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 11:48 am
by Karen McClune
Oh Judy,
Way to funny! Bring back great memories.
Welcome Adam and Shannon to our website. As Judy said, if you have any questions just ask. I have a son who was in a motorcycle accident 4 years ago and had met wonderful people and learned so much from this group.
Best to you both,
Karen
Re: New to the network
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 6:37 am
by Kathleen M
Hi Adam & Shannon
Well to the wacky world of obpi message board.
We are all still discovering new things about this injury. One of the most rewarding parts of this message board is having a place to vent and talk. I was 60 when I found UBPN... I am 64 robpi and had tons of questions about my arm and my odd little quirks - it was great to realize that so many of us had the same little quirks...
FYI - Tim and Ralph --- Nancy B. husband Tim and my husband Ralph... they live this injury with us since we are both so involved with UBPN. Just in case anyone forgets they are the two men in the canoe who turned over on Lake George while protecting the three OBPI's in a canoe. ( we did not turn over) Needless to say that is the most memorable event of Camp UBPN 2004 ... LOL... next to Judy's husband Dave getting a bit lost on the trails while hiking...
feel free to e-mail - I noticed my e-mail is not on my Kath sign in... sorry about that...
Kath
Re: New to the network
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 11:09 am
by Carolyn J
Kath,when & where was Camp 2004? I thought I read that the last Camp was in 2003...I am confused! I thought I had to wait until 2005.
Carolyn
Re: New to the network
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 1:34 am
by admin
Hi there, just found your site... didn't know there was so much out there for adults with EP. I'm 40yrs old and have always been self consious about it. Im also concerned that it will get worse.I stay active but depend on my left arm ALOT.
kelly
Re: New to the network
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 10:42 am
by Kath
Carolyn
duh! its my brain freeze at work again! It was camp 2004 I think that was wishful thinking on my part!
Next Camp is 2005.
Kath
Re: New to the network
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 11:06 am
by Kath
Carolyn
Wishful thinking on my part. I guess I have brain freeze... LOL... it was Camp 2003 and the next camp is 2005.
Kath