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Dee

Location:
Philadelphia, PA

Your Disability above the elbow amputee

How long have you been an amputee? 0-1 year

How did you become disabled? Accident at work

What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? none yet

About Me I am a typically happy person, I usually have a smile on my face. I have a wickedly twisted sense of humor, I love to laugh. Before the accident I had 2-3 jobs. One being a professional driver(which is where the accident happened) , the other job was a home health aid for a guy with spina bifida and wheelchair bound and lastly, a care giver at home for my severely mentally ill aunt. I am a homebody mostly and enjoy nature,and my pets.

Music Well, musically, I tend to bounce around. I like rock, heavy metal, hardcore/punk country..yes, I know..strange combo..classical and even some opera.

Movies I like mostly comedies, chic flix, animated , drama and some action.

TV I don't watch much tv, but I like scrubs, king of queens,friends, will and grace, jeopardy, who's line is it anyway?, family guy, simpsons, south park,and american dad... some other sitcoms , but occasionally, like once or twice a week. Other times I watch alot of british comedies with my fiancee who likes british tv rather than american tv.

Books mostly I read psychology and self help books. I love do it yourself books . Comedy of course, and I collect cooking books and medical books.

Likes Way too many to list here.

Dislikes can't stand mean and rude people. clubs/bars..almost all dance music, hate rap.. and I do not like negativity against one's self or others,

Hobbies playing scrabble and other word games, writing poetry, listening to music, playing some computer games, hanging out with my friends, debating and discussing life issues, home remodeling and decor, collecting dolls and clowns and some figurines,photography painting and drawing, and before the accident, crocheting, but after a prosthetic, I will probably do it again

Vices Smoking...my fiacee and I plan on quitting once things settle down, like after the wedding which is being planned for June 13th . Other vices..not really sure of any, I only drink about 1-2 times a year or less.

Virtues I am told that I am a sincere and genuine person. I love helping people, all of my friends and even strangers ask me for advice...my dream is to be a mentor or big sister to young ladies who are struggling with growing up and the issues they have with low self esteem. I would also like to volunteer at hospitals, talking to elderly, and other trauma patients with life altering injuries.

Heroes My heroes would have to be a few important people in my life...My Mom, because she struggled to raise me to be who I am now, despite how much I gave her alot of problems as a teen. My Dad, who treated me like his own since I was 4 and taught me how to be fair and honest even if it hurts. My Best friend Kay, who helped me through the most difficult times I had with life issues and bad relationships. I also admire her for her accomplishments with her job working with autistic and severely retarded children and also, currently doing that job and going to school for her masters degree, she is very intelligent and always helpful to others. My Friend/co-worker Charlie, who recently retired, has been around the world and has been around the block more times than can be counted, has been there for me like family, helping guide me in some of my more recent struggles,has taught me alot about life and the people in it, he has been fun and can always make me smile, others see a side of him that would be considered very rough, tough ,no b.s., b* **buster..but to me, a big teddy bear and a very big, kind heart.My Fiancee, Larry, who has been absolutely wonderful with me through this injury, he gave up working temporarily to help me on a daily basis, cooking, helping me bathe, dress and anything else I need to make it easier to adjust to having one arm.We have not been together for years, although strangers think we have, we work well together so well. I knew he was "the one" the day we met, I will be honored to carry his name. He is a truly nice guy who I can and do trust him with everything, which has never happened in any past relationship. I know that I am lucky to have these people in my life, that is why they are my heroes

Here For Not Specified, Friendships

Relationship Status Committed Relationship

Orientation Straight

Children Maybe Someday

Body Type More to love

Height 5'1"

Religion Not Specified

Ethnicity White / Caucasian

Smoke Yes

Drink Socially

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Allow me to pick some brains

Thursday, November 1, 2007, 11:40 PM [General]

Hello again.

I am having a few difficulties with my recovery, so I thought I might try listing a few question I have and I welcome any and all suggestions and thoughts that some of you may have.

I am experiencing severe phantom pain and the pain meds I am on, wear off too quickly, is there any non-medicinal ways that the pain may be reduced until the next round of pills? And approximately how long can I expect to go through the phantom pain?

Has anyone had a nerve block done in the neck and what was it like?

What types of neurological pain management is out there, and what meds seem to work?

Where do I get a catalog of sorts for types of prosthetics?

I hope to get a few answers soon because sometimes it gets hard to cope with.

Thank you to all who read this and have something for me to learn about.

hugs and kisses,

Dee

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Hello Everybody!!

Wednesday, October 31, 2007, 01:35 PM [General]

Helloooo.... I am Dee. I am a recent amputee. My accident occurred on October 7,2007.I lost my arm up to the shoulder, I only have a 2-3 inch stump, I am hopeful they will be able to fit me for a prosthetic, but the surgeon is a little apprehensive about it.

I am hoping to make a few new friends and talk to people that have similar injuries and converse with me on what their experience was like and what things I could possibly expect throughout my experience. Although, I am not limited to talking to only those people, I enjoy talking with anyone who would like to talk about any problems and just about any subject too.

I am a very open, honest person with a really great sense of humor,nothing offends me at all. I have no issues with answering any questions and I also do not get grossed out easily, I have a small medical background which of course makes me a little immune to getting grossed out.

I hope to talk to someone soon, I am looking forward to making friends and hopefully, if someone is local, even meeting and hanging out. Take care all, and thank you for taking the time to read this. Sincerely, Dee