United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>I had my left arm amputated above the elbow on 11/21/08. I was at MGH at 6:30 AM. <br/> <br/> The surgery actually started at 9AM. I was in recovery before 11:30. Jolene came to the recovery room to give me my 1:00 Lyrica. John from Medtronics came to make sure my MCS was operating properly. It w...

Best to both of us Shaun.
Janelle

<r>Thank you Scott,<br/> You have been great support and encouragement throughout this entire ordeal. I truly see the doorway to my actual recovery from this accident. I see me no longer having a dead left arm controlling every aspect of my life. <br/> <br/> I know recovery from amputation will take...

<t>Mike,<br/> <br/> Thank you so much for all the details of your amputation. Sounds like pain was/is still a serious issue after the amputation. I find that my arm is a nightmare every evening. I take all kind of drugs regularly. I take Dilaudid in the evening to get my pain under control. Sounds l...

<t>Hi Bruce,<br/> <br/> I’m giving you a brief breakdown of my current situation. I take Lyrica, Baclofen, Tyzanidine, Methadone, & Dilaudid (as needed). I had an auto accident 1/2/07. My left arm has no feeling or movement from the elbow down. Of course, when I say no feeling that has to exclud...

<t>Mike,<br/> <br/> I look forward to what you have to say after you have your arm is amputated. The first few weeks are the times that you tend forget as time goes by. Yours will be just before mine. Knowing how you are feeling and what you are going through will help prepare me as to what to expec...

<r>I have several Vera Bradley wallets with a strap in different patterns. I have just one hand and find I can open the velcro closure with no problem. I can also unzip the change section. The slots for card and bill storage are excellent. I purchased them for good deals on Ebay. Just enter Vera Bra...

<t>Mike.<br/> I'm having my left arm amputated on 11/21/08. I can't wait for this day to come. It will be the start of getting my life back. I had an auto accident on 1/2/07. Every day since has been encompassed by my arm. I have suffered severe pain, a skin graft, a failed nerve graft, a failed spi...

<t>Marieke,<br/> I love your tattoo. I was trying to read your profile. I must be doing something wrong. I didn't see any website listed to the right.<br/> <br/> Janelle<br/> <br/> About Me<br/> <br/> Registered Nurse (2008)! So no longer RN2B I guess! I have Transverse Myelitis @ T1 and LOBPI, for ...

<t>SCOTT, HENRY, MARIEKE, THANK YOU ALL FOR THE WONDERFUL THOUGHTS.<br/> <br/> Marieke, I will check out the web sites that were suggested. Every additional tool that makes things easier to do is appreciated.<br/> <br/> Scott, I look forward to the opportunity of meeting up with you. I live so close...