OBPI arm a lot fatter?
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veggiebug
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I weighed 11 lbs. 4 oz. when I was born.
I was delivered by forceps which resulted in my ROBPI.
I've never had any surgical intervention. - Location: Williamsport PA
OBPI arm a lot fatter?
I was wondering if other people have this issue. My BP arm is a lot fatter than the non-BP arm. I know that it doesn't get as much exercise but come on does it have to be so gross 
I've gained some weight recently and I think it all went to my arm. None of my shirts fit anymore. I have to wear a size larger just for my flab. Can anyone else relate?
Just curious.
Thanks for you time.
I've gained some weight recently and I think it all went to my arm. None of my shirts fit anymore. I have to wear a size larger just for my flab. Can anyone else relate?
Just curious.
Thanks for you time.
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
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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: OBPI arm a lot fatter?
My arm was always so much thinner it was really annoying when I was young. I have put on weight and it looks flabby... I also have some lympatic swelling in my forearm now but nothing major but it makes my arm look fat.
Kath
Kath
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Re: OBPI arm a lot fatter?
Like Kathleen, my ROBPI arm is also thinner than the unaffected arm due to lack of muscle. Could your swelling be caused by something else? I believe that damage to the lymph system from surgery or radiation therapy can cause fluid retention and swelling.
John P.
John P.
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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!!!!!
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Re: OBPI arm a lot fatter?
Like Kathleen & John, my LOBPI arm has always been thinner smaller & shorter than unafftected arm. Same for my whole left side, actually.
Carolyn J
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admin
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Re: OBPI arm a lot fatter?
Hi, I have the same problem. Everyone looks at me and says hey do you work out? My left arm is really huge (I'm a girl) I'm like "no, I don't workout this is natural." Little do they know my arm is as weak as a wet paper towel. I hate the fact that they can even notice the difference. I hate summer too. I can't where tank tops without a million questions. Don't worry you are not alone.
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veggiebug
- Posts: 257
- Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:47 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I weighed 11 lbs. 4 oz. when I was born.
I was delivered by forceps which resulted in my ROBPI.
I've never had any surgical intervention. - Location: Williamsport PA
Re: OBPI arm a lot fatter?
I've never had surgery or any therapy other than PT when I was young.
My arm is shorter by quite a bit, but it's been fatter my entire life. But I've been noticing it more lately since my shirts aren't fitting right.
Gee, for the first time since I found everyone I'm different. I knew I was special
Thanks for all your input.
My arm is shorter by quite a bit, but it's been fatter my entire life. But I've been noticing it more lately since my shirts aren't fitting right.
Gee, for the first time since I found everyone I'm different. I knew I was special
Thanks for all your input.
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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: OBPI arm a lot fatter?
I never had surgery either they only did PT... my arm is shorter and small in fact my entire right side is a bit smaller even my ear canal.
Kath
Kath
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
Re: OBPI arm a lot fatter?
Hi!
My OBPI arm is not a lot fatter than my non-OBPI arm, but it is fatter, especially the upper arm. A sleave may fit fine on the non-OBPI arm but the other sleave might be tight.
Joanie
My OBPI arm is not a lot fatter than my non-OBPI arm, but it is fatter, especially the upper arm. A sleave may fit fine on the non-OBPI arm but the other sleave might be tight.
Joanie
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Mel4fitness
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Re: OBPI arm a lot fatter?
My arm is thinner and muscular. I do arm exercise (with the assistance of my left arm), you should try it!
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Re: OBPI arm a lot fatter?
My daughter's arm looked fatter but an MRI showed that it was swollen from water. We used TES (nighttime electrical stimulation) and the days we used it, the arm was smaller (it's used for circulation) and the days we didn't use it, her arm and fingers were swollen. I don't know if this is the situation with you but I thought I would share that.
