Questions about surgery for an adult (20s)
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redwing634
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Questions about surgery for an adult (20s)
I've had a brachial plexus injury since birth 24 years ago, and am considering whether it's worth it to get surgery to help with future strength, and range or motion. My career goal is law enforcement, and while I've already gotten my foot in the door, I'm starting to feel held back due to a significantly weak left arm compared to the rest of my body. So I have the following questions (I probably have moderate, not severe injury; can't fully straighten, can't rotate palm up, etc; the main problem is forearm, bicep and tricep strength).
-What kind of costs would I be looking at for surgery, and are they usually covered by insurance?
-What would the recovery period be (obviously highly important considering my career), and would I be wearing a sling or splint for a significant period of time?
And to the adults that had surgery...
-Was it worth it in your opinion?
-What kind of costs would I be looking at for surgery, and are they usually covered by insurance?
-What would the recovery period be (obviously highly important considering my career), and would I be wearing a sling or splint for a significant period of time?
And to the adults that had surgery...
-Was it worth it in your opinion?
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Carolyn J
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- 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: Questions about surgery for an adult (20s)
Great Career suggestion, "Xiggers"!!! Alot of us OBPI-ers need to know which jobs to seek.
I worked in Social Services all my career with a BA but MSW's are paid more.
HUgs,
Carolyn J
LOBPI/72
I worked in Social Services all my career with a BA but MSW's are paid more.
HUgs,
Carolyn J
LOBPI/72
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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redwing634
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Re: Questions about surgery for an adult (20s)
I appreciate the suggestions, but being an actual police officer is my only law enforcement interest. I have a degree in engineering so if this doesn't work out, I'll go back to that. I've been hired with an agency so it doesn't necessarily disqualify me, but I feel limited compared to other officers.
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redwing634
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Re: Questions about surgery for an adult (20s)
No responses about possible recovery times / types of surgeries / costs / covered by insurance or not? I'd rather not spend $250 or however much it is for a consultation with Dr. Nath, if this route isn't promising.
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marieke
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- 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: Questions about surgery for an adult (20s)
It really depends on what you have to have done.. I had surgery 10 days before my 15th birthday and it was 6 weeks in a brace, 1 week in a sling and 2 years of PT/OT. I had a tendon transfer for external rotation.
Any surgery you have as an adult will take time to rehab from, kids bounce back faster than adults but adults tend to be better when it comes to PT/OT as we understand what needs to be done.
No idea about insurance costs as I live in Canada and it's covered by our healthcare.
Any surgery you have as an adult will take time to rehab from, kids bounce back faster than adults but adults tend to be better when it comes to PT/OT as we understand what needs to be done.
No idea about insurance costs as I live in Canada and it's covered by our healthcare.
