HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH on TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!

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Carolyn J
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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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH on TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!

Post by Carolyn J »

HAPPY HAPPY BITHDAY, KATH tomorrow, the 10th in case I forget to welcome you to the 70's CLUB...LOL 70's forget sometimes! ;)

HUGS Galore,
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
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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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Kath, I hope that you have an absolutely fabulous birthday this year! Wish I could come see you and give you the celebration you deserve.
Happy Birthday a day early
Hugs,
Amy 22 years old ROBPI from MN
(its a day early because I dont want to forget by the end of tomorrow its my long day f classes)
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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brandonsmom
Posts: 1401
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2004 4:43 pm

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH on TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!

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Hey Kath,
Happy Birthday, hope you have a super one !!!
Love Gayle and Brandon too !
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patpxc
Posts: 315
Joined: Sat Nov 03, 2001 1:06 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: C-5 and C-6. Unable to supinate. Contracture elbow. Wrist bone underdeveloped.
Can raise forearm to mouth level. shoulder is limited in movement. Unable to put arm behind back. Secondary- early arthritis, carpal tunnel, pronator syndrome,scoliosis
Location: Ohio

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Happy birthday to you, Kath. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Pat
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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 KATH on TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!

Post by Kath »

Thanks for all the good wishes.

I had a great day and decided to make it Birthday week and celebrated with friends all week long.

Kath robpi/adult **** 70 ****
Kath robpi/adult

Kathleen Mallozzi
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