United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>First I want to thank everyone who took time out of their day to respond to me. I'm not a frequent poster, so I truly appreciate it. Everyone that is a part of these boards is truly wonderful.<br/> <br/> We are home now and Jason is adjusting to the spica cast better than I could have ever imagin...

Thank you so very much! I truly do appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Dani

Hello,

My 2 year old son Jason will be having surgery with Dr. Waters at Boston Children's on Thursday.

He is having the secondary procedure (muscle/tendon transfers).

Please wish us luck!

Will anyone else be there on Thursday???

Dani

Is she having the tendon transfers?

We will also keep her in our thoughts and prayers, but I know they will both do just fine!

<t>My son will actually be having secondary surgery in Boston with Dr. Waters next week. He turned 2 in August.<br/> <br/> He is actually already in a big bed, so I'm not too worried about him not having enough room. A bigger bed might be a good idea for your daughter as well if it's feasible.<br/> ...

<t>Hello,<br/> <br/> My son Jason is 10 months old with a ROBPI. We just saw Dr. Nath on Wednesday and he wants to do Mod Quad in September.<br/> <br/> Can anyone give me some feedback on what to expect as far as the surgery, splinting after surgery, therapy after surgery and most importantly result...

Kath,

Thanks for answering my question. It seems to be that your life has not been that drastically affected by this injury, and as you said, it's all how you handle it, your attitude and what you make of it.

Thank you again!!
Dani

<t>Hi Janet!<br/> <br/> Thanks for sharing as well...I have been trying to be tough. Going in after about 20 minutes of crying...patting his back (while he's hysterical) and telling him, "Mommy's here, etc." I stay in the room for about a minute and then leave. As I turn to walk out of the room, his...

Thanks for sharing and for the encouragement! I'm sure it will get better at some point...the question is when???

)

Kath,

Has your life been dramatically affected by this injury? Are there many things you cannot do? Have you had any surgeries?