I first became aware that my arm was different.....
I first became aware that my arm was different.....
I first became aware of a difference in my are while I was in high school - a junior, I think. I was preparing to ride in a horse show and the instructor told me to hold my elbows in, close to my trunk while I rode.
I tried to get that darned elbow to stay close to my side, but it wouldn't do it.
I remember telling the instructor that my elbow wouldn't stay in. And that was that. On with high school.
My left OBPI was an inconvenience, I never thought it was a handicap.
I'm 60, now, and have only learned about the OBPI network two years ago. I thought I was the only person with my problem (it bacame a "problem" only in the last three years when I started having shoulder pain in my OBPI left arm and carpal tunnel in my right), and I am happy to learn and listen to the others on the message board.
I'd like to hear other's stories of how you became aware of your specialness
Thanks for all the wonderful stories so far....
Judi
I tried to get that darned elbow to stay close to my side, but it wouldn't do it.
I remember telling the instructor that my elbow wouldn't stay in. And that was that. On with high school.
My left OBPI was an inconvenience, I never thought it was a handicap.
I'm 60, now, and have only learned about the OBPI network two years ago. I thought I was the only person with my problem (it bacame a "problem" only in the last three years when I started having shoulder pain in my OBPI left arm and carpal tunnel in my right), and I am happy to learn and listen to the others on the message board.
I'd like to hear other's stories of how you became aware of your specialness
Thanks for all the wonderful stories so far....
Judi
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Kath
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- 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: I first became aware that my arm was different.....
Hi Judi
I found ubpn two weeks after I turned 60 and was shocked. I really thought I was the only one with Erb's Palsy. We have so many adults posting here now that we could form our own little club... LOL...
It is nice to compare notes and realize some of our little quirks are similar. I like reading about all the new people's stories I am so glad you posted.
Welcome to the message boards.
Kathleen
I found ubpn two weeks after I turned 60 and was shocked. I really thought I was the only one with Erb's Palsy. We have so many adults posting here now that we could form our own little club... LOL...
It is nice to compare notes and realize some of our little quirks are similar. I like reading about all the new people's stories I am so glad you posted.
Welcome to the message boards.
Kathleen
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rachelcasa
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- Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2003 11:45 pm
Re: I first became aware that my arm was different.....
Judi,
Welcome to the boards and yes, I too thought I was the only one in the world with this problem too. Hard to believe that there can be so many people injured from the same thing. Kath's right, we could form our own little club. Just remember your not alone, you have all of us now.
Nice to meet you.
Welcome to the boards and yes, I too thought I was the only one in the world with this problem too. Hard to believe that there can be so many people injured from the same thing. Kath's right, we could form our own little club. Just remember your not alone, you have all of us now.
Nice to meet you.
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Judy-T
- Posts: 557
- Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2001 11:59 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Right arm OBPI One surgery at age 40 Ulnar nerve retransposition
- Location: Florida
Re: I first became aware that my arm was different.....
Judi,
Welcome to the board. We need to find one more Judy and we can have a Judy party. We should all go to Atlantic City or vegas and can be the one armed bandit club. I am 43 and found the board a few years ago. If you have any questions ask away. We learn from each other. Judy
Welcome to the board. We need to find one more Judy and we can have a Judy party. We should all go to Atlantic City or vegas and can be the one armed bandit club. I am 43 and found the board a few years ago. If you have any questions ask away. We learn from each other. Judy
Re: I first became aware that my arm was different.....
It is so strange how we all seemed to feel as if we were the only one, with so many of us around!
Re: I first became aware that my arm was different.....
You're right Kamren. I'm 65 and first met another OBPI last summer at Camp.
Welcome to the boards Judy. The forums are great places to share your thoughts and seek answers to your questions.
John P.
Welcome to the boards Judy. The forums are great places to share your thoughts and seek answers to your questions.
John P.
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janny scotland
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- Joined: Wed Apr 07, 2004 7:31 am
Re: I first became aware that my arm was different.....
Im 31 ROBPI and only found out that it "wasnt only me" three years ago when they finally gave me a name for it....erbs palsy. Thats when i found this wonderful site.
I have yet to meet anyone else with this, and the first time a saw a picture was when i received my first UBPN mag in the post......and i cried!!!
Janny
I have yet to meet anyone else with this, and the first time a saw a picture was when i received my first UBPN mag in the post......and i cried!!!
Janny
