I was born with a brittle bones disorder called OI (Osteogenesis Imperfecta), I have had over 50 broken bones in my life, and mainly as a kid. I have had many compressed vertebrae over the years (nearly all of them). I was 5'2" tall but because of the compressed vertebrae I'm now 4'11". Well mainly because of the broken bones an a few other factors.
I went to a school for the disabled and because of their lack of teaching I developed a learning disability, thankfully my mother removed from that school and entered me into public school (1981) and there I learned read, write, and etc... I finished High School, my last semester I made the honor roll. I have tried to do college but the learning disability interfered that and has left me with a student loan which I can’t repay on SSI (the creditors don’t want to listen to my problems, I have been disabled all my life, they don’t care).
In my late teenage years I developed hearing problems, I had my left ear operated on but basically lost 80% of hearing in left ear; my right ear also has about 40% of loss.
I went to a school for the disabled and because of their lack of teaching I developed a learning disability, thankfully my mother removed from that school and entered me into public school (1981) and there I learned read, write, and etc... I finished High School, my last semester I made the honor roll. I have tried to do college but the learning disability interfered that and has left me with a student loan which I can’t repay on SSI (the creditors don’t want to listen to my problems, I have been disabled all my life, they don’t care).
In my late teenage years I developed hearing problems, I had my left ear operated on but basically lost 80% of hearing in left ear; my right ear also has about 40% of loss.
In 1992, I helping take care of my dying father; when I got electrocuted. When I got electrocuted it made my left shoulder muscle crush my left shoulder ball. I had to have my shoulder ball replaced, after leaving the hospital I broke my leg at a store. My father died in Oct. 1993.
In 1994 I broke my right leg and had to have a metal brace inserted into right leg just under the knee. Weight skyrocketed to over 350lbs.
In 2001 I finally got a Doctor that worked with me. The Doctor recommended Bariatric Surgery. In Dec 2001 I have the Bariatric Surgery, by mid 2002 I went from over 350lbs to 205lbs.
In 1994 I broke my right leg and had to have a metal brace inserted into right leg just under the knee. Weight skyrocketed to over 350lbs.
In 2001 I finally got a Doctor that worked with me. The Doctor recommended Bariatric Surgery. In Dec 2001 I have the Bariatric Surgery, by mid 2002 I went from over 350lbs to 205lbs.
In 2003 I developed a drinking problem from a few factors (a girl, the surgery, and depressions etc...). The drinking and the OI made my teeth weak and my teeth keep breaking away I only have a few left. I am now a recovering drunk; I don't drink anymore (except I have had a few slips).
In 12/2007 I got hit buy a car while I was crossing the street in my wheelchair, which broke my left hip. I had to have a metal rod inserted to hold it together.
Latest problem... In 4/2008 I had a stroke. The doctors’ thought I would die it was a very bad stroke they were trying to get my mother ready to deal with my death, but I think God wasn't ready for me yet :-) and I stayed alive. I lost total use of my right side but help from the rehab hospital (I was able to leave hospital after a month) and Bayside (a rehab clinic in Portland, ME) I have regained 50-60% use of my right side...
In Jan 2009 I moved me, my mother and a friend of ours to Bradenton, Florida I couldn't deal with snow ever again now that I'm stuck in a wheelchair.
Hopefully That’s All...
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