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I am just wondering to those of you who fly/travel to get casted~ how

long do you stay after casting. We are from new jersey and are flying

to chicago shriners to get casted in may and was wondering when to book

our flights? We have another child that is not going and just do not

want to extend the trip longer than needed~ but we want to be cautious

as it will be Luke's first cast~ any suggestions would be

appreciated...also luke is 8 months and is still in a graco safe seat

(the new bucket seat that goes up to 30 pounds)~ those of you with

babies who were casted~ what car seat did you use? lastly, I was

just wondering if any of you have had experience with eczema and the

casting~ luke is looking exceptionally dry even after he is covered in

aquaphor and on a few occasions it has been red (especially with

heat). We are going to see the doctor next week about this but just

wondering if there have been any issues with eczema and

casting...thanks for all the information~ just trying to prep for next

month~

thanks

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We live in Florida and fly to Chicago as well. We usually fly up the day before

our appt. and for the first cast we stayed for 2 days after the procedure just

to be cautious. We were glad we did that time, because he had a reaction to the

anesthesia. The second time, I think we only stayed for one day after, and this

last time we flew back the day afterwards. I would not recommend going back the

same day as the procedure....for one thing you likely won't get out of there

until later in the afternoon/evening. I would at least schedule the flight for

the day afterwards...maybe later in the afternoon. That way he has time to

recover some from the anesthesia and you can make sure there are no

complications. We have a local doc back home who has agreed to help with any

trimming, etc. if the need arises. We've never had a problem with that though.

I understand about having the other child back home. My husband and I both went

up for the initial

consult, but have actually taken turns flying up there for the casting, just

because one of us stays behind to care for our other son. I don't know that I

recommend that though, because it is stressful being the parent left behind,

pacing the floors waiting for the update calls. We are going to make a family

trip out of the next appt. ...and this one should be to get the cast cut off and

a brace fitted.

flying to get casted

I am just wondering to those of you who fly/travel to get casted~ how

long do you stay after casting. We are from new jersey and are flying

to chicago shriners to get casted in may and was wondering when to book

our flights? We have another child that is not going and just do not

want to extend the trip longer than needed~ but we want to be cautious

as it will be Luke's first cast~ any suggestions would be

appreciated. ..also luke is 8 months and is still in a graco safe seat

(the new bucket seat that goes up to 30 pounds)~ those of you with

babies who were casted~ what car seat did you use? lastly, I was

just wondering if any of you have had experience with eczema and the

casting~ luke is looking exceptionally dry even after he is covered in

aquaphor and on a few occasions it has been red (especially with

heat). We are going to see the doctor next week about this but just

wondering if there have been any issues with eczema and

casting...thanks for all the information~ just trying to prep for next

month~

thanks

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Hi !

thanks so much for the information!? It is extremely helpful.? I was

exceptionally nervous about flying home the same day ~? we are actually going to

fly out early in the morning the day of the consult as our consult is not until

2 and they are an hour behind...so we gain an hour.? so then I guess it will

only be 2 nights...where do you stay?? they asked me if I wanted him admitted

monday night and I said no.? what was the issue with anesthesia?? that's

probably my biggest fear even though he has already had it with the MRI and did

just fine.? I do have a local doc here that has agreed to do the trimming~?

besides ~? congrats on the family trip to chicago next time to get the brace!?

how old is your son?? when did he start to get casted??

thanks, natalie

Re: flying to get casted

We live in Florida and fly to Chicago as well. We usually fly up the day before

our appt. and for the first cast we stayed for 2 days after the procedure just

to be cautious. We were glad we did that time, because he had a reaction to the

anesthesia. The second time, I think we only stayed for one day after, and this

last time we flew back the day afterwards. I would not recommend going back the

same day as the procedure....for one thing you likely won't get out of there

until later in the afternoon/evening. I would at least schedule the flight for

the day afterwards...maybe later in the afternoon. That way he has time to

recover some from the anesthesia and you can make sure there are no

complications. We have a local doc back home who has agreed to help with any

trimming, etc. if the need arises. We've never had a problem with that though. I

understand about having the other child back home. My husband and I both went up

for the initial

consult, but have actually taken turns flying up there for the casting, just

because one of us stays behind to care for our other son. I don't know that I

recommend that though, because it is stressful being the parent left behind,

pacing the floors waiting for the update calls. We are going to make a family

trip out of the next appt. ...and this one should be to get the cast cut off and

a brace fitted.

flying to get casted

I am just wondering to those of you who fly/travel to get casted~ how

long do you stay after casting. We are from new jersey and are flying

to chicago shriners to get casted in may and was wondering when to book

our flights? We have another child that is not going and just do not

want to extend the trip longer than needed~ but we want to be cautious

as it will be Luke's first cast~ any suggestions would be

appreciated. ..also luke is 8 months and is still in a graco safe seat

(the new bucket seat that goes up to 30 pounds)~ those of you with

babies who were casted~ what car seat did you use? lastly, I was

just wondering if any of you have had experience with eczema and the

casting~ luke is looking exceptionally dry even after he is covered in

aquaphor and on a few occasions it has been red (especially with

heat). We are going to see the doctor next week about this but just

wondering if there have been any issues with eczema and

casting...thanks for all the information~ just trying to prep for next

month~

thanks

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Hi ,

Hope all is well with you guys.... We never flew, but we did stay overnight

the day we casted to make sure it was okay. About 2 hours after we left the

hospital, I noticed that Noelle did need an adjustment over the thighs and under

the arms. Also, I wanted to make sure that she was

eating/drinking/wetting/pooping before we left. Some moms leave right away if

they know their kids are comfortable. Noelle has eczema also and it gets pretty

red at times, too. So far, knock on wood, no skin issues... We just use

cortisone and aquaphor, especially on her cheeks. We use the Britax Marathon

and have no problems. I have a small car, an Altima, and it fits in the back

passenger seat nicely with room for her long legs. After the casting, because

of the IV, we had to change Noelle's diaper almost every hour because she would

just get sopping wet.... So I would suggest extra diapers and diaper changes

after the cast.... And poise pads!!!! They really, really help. Let

me know if you want to meet up prior to your cast date to see Noelle in her

cast... Good luck, Steph

natsmithot wrote:

I am just wondering to those of you who fly/travel to get casted~ how

long do you stay after casting. We are from new jersey and are flying

to chicago shriners to get casted in may and was wondering when to book

our flights? We have another child that is not going and just do not

want to extend the trip longer than needed~ but we want to be cautious

as it will be Luke's first cast~ any suggestions would be

appreciated...also luke is 8 months and is still in a graco safe seat

(the new bucket seat that goes up to 30 pounds)~ those of you with

babies who were casted~ what car seat did you use? lastly, I was

just wondering if any of you have had experience with eczema and the

casting~ luke is looking exceptionally dry even after he is covered in

aquaphor and on a few occasions it has been red (especially with

heat). We are going to see the doctor next week about this but just

wondering if there have been any issues with eczema and

casting...thanks for all the information~ just trying to prep for next

month~

thanks

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Hi natalie,

you don't know me but i am a mom of a 5 year old that is 27 lbs and has had on 5

casts. he started casting him when he was 18 months old and he was not even

20lbs and had mod-severe reflux and did pretty well with the casts. He since

has had the veptr placed and is doing quite well. So i would go ahead a push

for the casting. Dr. D'Astous casted Jaeden if you are wondering!!

Amy

Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] flying to get casted

,

If you are from NJ, you might want to look into casting in Philly (Shriners)with

Dr. Ashgar. It would probably be much easier than flying so far and if you have

any issues with the cast needing trimming, it would be so much more convenient

for you. Just a suggestion to save you on airfare and the travel.

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Hi all !

& I went to New York Presbyterian Thursday 04/24/08 & had our check up

w/ Dr. Vitale. He did not mention being Mehta trained. He mentioned he sent a

collegue to Chicago to observe this technique. He does not have a table on

order. He does not know for certain if this is worth getting into???

He stressed that he has a customed made table that they use & feels that this

is sufficient & spending the 10,000 would just be for a name. He did not want to

cast my daughter but after numerous times of reiterating that there is a crucial

window with age (daughter will be 2 in July) he did indicate if this is what we

feel is crucial he would go for doing a brace & if we really wanted casting he

would consider.

The overall hospital experience was not good. It seems unorganized, dirty,

unfriendly & very busy. Vitate schedules 10 minute incriments & you are always

sitting around waiting. He does give you the time to ask questions but he does

not seem to give the effort of really digging into your case. I had done a lot

of research & he did not read any of the highlighted information put in front of

him. He did not have my daughter undress, so he did not even look at her back.

Reviewd x-rays, he does not utilize the RVAD, did not give me the rotation, he

stated that the cobb measurment is his most valued #.

I am going to get opinions from Dr. Ashgar (Philly) or Dr. Rhubery & Dr.Sander

(Rochester)

Does anyone know about Dr. Ashgar? Vitale indicated that he does not think he

casts??

I did hear that he is toggling back & forth from Erie to Philly for there is a

shortage in Erie. Does any one know about this?

Thanks

& Becky

Amy on wrote:

Hi natalie,

you don't know me but i am a mom of a 5 year old that is 27 lbs and has had on 5

casts. he started casting him when he was 18 months old and he was not even

20lbs and had mod-severe reflux and did pretty well with the casts. He since has

had the veptr placed and is doing quite well. So i would go ahead a push for the

casting. Dr. D'Astous casted Jaeden if you are wondering!!

Amy

Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] flying to get casted

,

If you are from NJ, you might want to look into casting in Philly (Shriners)with

Dr. Ashgar. It would probably be much easier than flying so far and if you have

any issues with the cast needing trimming, it would be so much more convenient

for you. Just a suggestion to save you on airfare and the travel.

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Hi amy~

thanks for responding and the information!? did the reflux get worse in the

casts? thanks, natalie

Re: flying to get casted

Hi natalie,

you don't know me but i am a mom of a 5 year old that is 27 lbs and has had on 5

casts. he started casting him when he was 18 months old and he was not even

20lbs and had mod-severe reflux and did pretty well with the casts. He since has

had the veptr placed and is doing quite well. So i would go ahead a push for the

casting. Dr. D'Astous casted Jaeden if you are wondering!!

Amy

Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] flying to get casted

,

If you are from NJ, you might want to look into casting in Philly (Shriners)with

Dr. Ashgar. It would probably be much easier than flying so far and if you have

any issues with the cast needing trimming, it would be so much more convenient

for you. Just a suggestion to save you on airfare and the travel.

Noelle (12-2-01)

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Hi ~

I was soooo shocked to read your email.? i took my son to see Dr. vitale earlier

in April.? I did see him in his Brooklyn office.?

He was totally different with us.? There was 15 minutes of waiting followed by a

45 minute appointment where he went through all our options.? He stated that he

thought casting worked better than bracing (as that was a recommendation from

another doctor).? He stated he hade been to chicago with his orthotists to look

at the table to replicate it.?? he wanted us to wait one month for xrays as we

only discovered luke's scoliosis in march (to see whether it was the progressive

type).? But if it was progressing, he thought we should cast right away and he

would do it.? I told him I was not comfortable with him casting without the

proper equipment~? he said he would be more than willing to be my local ortho ~?

if I wanted to travel to get casting~ he would help in emergencies.? He

undressed Luke, looked at his back, gave us all his numbers~? he recommended a

renal ultrasound that no one else had recommended~??? I do not know anything

about dr. Ashgar except that the earliest they could fit us in at philly was the

end of may and he does cast~? just for the consult...they said he may be months

before they could cast luke (they had some of their operating rooms taken away

because of renovations so things are a little backed up),? So i decided against

them~? I sent my stuff to Dr. rubery ~? he fits kids in ASAP~? but he was out of

network for us .? when i talked to heather from ISOP she said he was following

Mehta philosopy to the T ~? so he would be good.? I think he has been casting

for? a year I believe.? I also called Dr. ~? because he had more

experience (again out of network for my insurance)~? I was told he prefers not

to do over the shoulder casts which Dr. Vitale said Luke needed~? so we are

scheduled to be casted with Dr. Sturm in Chicago mid may~? think it is a shame

that we live in this area (NJ/NY)?and do not have a solidly trained mehta doctor

with the appropriate equipment closer to us.? anyway, i am sorry for your

expereince with Dr. Vitale~? it is so hard going to all these doctors and

wanting answers and direction and not getting that~? or feeling like they just

are not invested~? especially when you wait so long to see them.? If you need

numbers to rochester, let me know (each of those doctors has their own person to

contact, which I might add are SO helpful).? They will want you to send out

info/xrays, etc as soon as you can...anyway,? best of luck...natalie

Re: flying to get casted

Hi all !

& I went to New York Presbyterian Thursday 04/24/08 & had our check up

w/ Dr. Vitale. He did not mention being Mehta trained. He mentioned he sent a

collegue to Chicago to observe this technique. He does not have a table on

order. He does not know for certain if this is worth getting into???

He stressed that he has a customed made table that they use & feels that this is

sufficient & spending the 10,000 would just be for a name. He did not want to

cast my daughter but after numerous times of reiterating that there is a crucial

window with age (daughter will be 2 in July) he did indicate if this is what we

feel is crucial he would go for doing a brace & if we really wanted casting he

would consider.

The overall hospital experience was not good. It seems unorganized, dirty,

unfriendly & very busy. Vitate schedules 10 minute incriments & you are always

sitting around waiting. He does give you the time to ask questions but he does

not seem to give the effort of really digging into your case. I had done a lot

of research & he did not read any of the highlighted information put in front of

him. He did not have my daughter undress, so he did not even look at her back.

Reviewd x-rays, he does not utilize the RVAD, did not give me the rotation, he

stated that the cobb measurment is his most valued #.

I am going to get opinions from Dr. Ashgar (Philly) or Dr. Rhubery & Dr.Sander

(Rochester)

Does anyone know about Dr. Ashgar? Vitale indicated that he does not think he

casts??

I did hear that he is toggling back & forth from Erie to Philly for there is a

shortage in Erie. Does any one know about this?

Thanks

& Becky

Amy on wrote:

Hi natalie,

you don't know me but i am a mom of a 5 year old that is 27 lbs and has had on 5

casts. he started casting him when he was 18 months old and he was not even

20lbs and had mod-severe reflux and did pretty well with the casts. He since has

had the veptr placed and is doing quite well. So i would go ahead a push for the

casting. Dr. D'Astous casted Jaeden if you are wondering!!

Amy

Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] flying to get casted

,

If you are from NJ, you might want to look into casting in Philly (Shriners)with

Dr. Ashgar. It would probably be much easier than flying so far and if you have

any issues with the cast needing trimming, it would be so much more convenient

for you. Just a suggestion to save you on airfare and the travel.

Noelle (12-2-01)

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Hope this

comes through. Please read.

HRH

Re: flying to get casted

Hi all !

& I went to New York Presbyterian Thursday 04/24/08 & had our

check up w/ Dr. Vitale. He did not mention being Mehta trained. He mentioned he

sent a collegue to Chicago to observe this technique. He does not have a table

on order. He does not know for certain if this is worth getting into???

He stressed that he has a customed made table that they use & feels that

this is sufficient & spending the 10,000 would just be for a name. He did

not want to cast my daughter but after numerous times of reiterating that there

is a crucial window with age (daughter will be 2 in July) he did indicate if

this is what we feel is crucial he would go for doing a brace & if we

really wanted casting he would consider.

The overall hospital experience was not good. It seems unorganized, dirty,

unfriendly & very busy. Vitate schedules 10 minute incriments & you are

always sitting around waiting. He does give you the time to ask questions but

he does not seem to give the effort of really digging into your case. I had

done a lot of research & he did not read any of the highlighted information

put in front of him. He did not have my daughter undress, so he did not even

look at her back. Reviewd x-rays, he does not utilize the RVAD, did not give me

the rotation, he stated that the cobb measurment is his most valued #.

I am going to get opinions from Dr. Ashgar (Philly) or Dr. Rhubery &

Dr.Sander (Rochester)

Does anyone know about Dr. Ashgar? Vitale indicated that he does not think he

casts??

I did hear that he is toggling back & forth from Erie to Philly for there

is a shortage in Erie. Does any one know about this?

Thanks

& Becky

Amy on <_amos>

wrote:

Hi natalie,

you don't know me but i am a mom of a 5 year old that is 27 lbs and has had on

5 casts. he started casting him when he was 18 months old and he was not even

20lbs and had mod-severe reflux and did pretty well with the casts. He since

has had the veptr placed and is doing quite well. So i would go ahead a push

for the casting. Dr. D'Astous casted Jaeden if you are wondering!!

Amy

Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] flying to get casted

,

If you are from NJ, you might want to look into casting in Philly

(Shriners)with Dr. Ashgar. It would probably be much easier than flying so far

and if you have any issues with the cast needing trimming, it would be so much

more convenient for you. Just a suggestion to save you on airfare and the travel.

Noelle (12-2-01)

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Hi , I'm so sorry about your experience with Dr. Vitale.... I think has had good experiences with him and I thought that the AMIL table was already being built there.... I had similar experiences with the dirtiness/disorganization with Dr. Moskovich at NYU, but he was very thorough... just impossible to get a hold of afterwards for questions. I still see a neuro and geneticist at NYU that we love in case you need the info. let me know. Dr. M does casting, too, but doesn't have the right table and said it wasn't worth it to purchase because they don't get enough cases to warrant the cost. It's a shame.... I swear, if they built it, we would come!!!! I can't believe in metro NY this service isn't available.... It's like the capital of the world and these are world-reknown hospitals!!!!! Not too long ago, there was a girl who was casted by Dr. A in Philly and they

had a wonderful experience with him. I do believe that he was recently trained in the Mehta casting and does go back and forth between the two hospitals, last I heard. I would call Philly to check with a coordinator to make sure. We see Dr. at Rochester and everyone there loves him and Dr. Rubery. We are very pleased there. If you need any info. about Rochester, the area, stuff to do, etc. let me know..... What are Becca's numbers now? Steph Murray wrote: Hi all ! & I went to New York Presbyterian Thursday 04/24/08 & had our check up w/ Dr. Vitale. He did not mention being Mehta trained. He mentioned he sent a collegue to Chicago to observe this technique. He does not have a table on order. He does not know for certain if this is worth getting into???He stressed that he has a customed made table that they use & feels that this is sufficient & spending the 10,000 would just be for a name. He did not want to cast my daughter but after numerous times of reiterating that there is a crucial window with age (daughter will be 2 in July) he did indicate if this is what we feel is crucial he would go for doing a brace & if we really wanted casting he would consider. The overall hospital experience was not good. It seems unorganized, dirty, unfriendly & very busy. Vitate schedules 10 minute incriments & you are always

sitting around waiting. He does give you the time to ask questions but he does not seem to give the effort of really digging into your case. I had done a lot of research & he did not read any of the highlighted information put in front of him. He did not have my daughter undress, so he did not even look at her back. Reviewd x-rays, he does not utilize the RVAD, did not give me the rotation, he stated that the cobb measurment is his most valued #. I am going to get opinions from Dr. Ashgar (Philly) or Dr. Rhubery & Dr.Sander (Rochester)Does anyone know about Dr. Ashgar? Vitale indicated that he does not think he casts?? I did hear that he is toggling back & forth from Erie to Philly for there is a shortage in Erie. Does any one know about this? Thanks & BeckyAmy on <_amos> wrote:Hi natalie,you don't know me but i am a mom of a 5 year old that is

27 lbs and has had on 5 casts. he started casting him when he was 18 months old and he was not even 20lbs and had mod-severe reflux and did pretty well with the casts. He since has had the veptr placed and is doing quite well. So i would go ahead a push for the casting. Dr. D'Astous casted Jaeden if you are wondering!!Amy Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] flying to get casted,If you are from NJ, you might want to look into casting in Philly (Shriners)with Dr. Ashgar. It would probably be much easier than flying so far and if you have any issues with the cast needing trimming, it

would be so much more convenient for you. Just a suggestion to save you on airfare and the travel.Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04)------------ --------- --------- ---Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

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, I just read that article and wish more publicity would urge the medical community to invest in proper pediatric equipment. That is one of the major reasons that I was willing to travel for Noelle's care and I have no regrets. I have so much respect for doctors that recognize the importance of treating children with proper care and are willing to go the extra mile in order to do so. Corners should never be cut in anyone's medical care, especially in the care of children who rely on other adults to be their voice because they have no voice of their own. Thanks for sharing that eye-opener! Steph Hyatt wrote: Hope this comes through. Please read. HRH Re: flying to get castedHi all ! & I went to New York Presbyterian Thursday 04/24/08 & had our check up w/ Dr. Vitale. He did not mention being Mehta trained. He mentioned he sent a collegue to Chicago to observe this technique. He does not have a table on order. He does not know for certain if this is worth getting into???He stressed that he has a customed made table that they use &

feels that this is sufficient & spending the 10,000 would just be for a name. He did not want to cast my daughter but after numerous times of reiterating that there is a crucial window with age (daughter will be 2 in July) he did indicate if this is what we feel is crucial he would go for doing a brace & if we really wanted casting he would consider. The overall hospital experience was not good. It seems unorganized, dirty, unfriendly & very busy. Vitate schedules 10 minute incriments & you are always sitting around waiting. He does give you the time to ask questions but he does not seem to give the effort of really digging into your case. I had done a lot of research & he did not read any of the highlighted information put in front of him. He did not have my daughter undress, so he did not even look at her back. Reviewd x-rays, he does not utilize the RVAD, did not give me the rotation, he stated that the cobb measurment is his most valued #.

I am going to get opinions from Dr. Ashgar (Philly) or Dr. Rhubery & Dr.Sander (Rochester)Does anyone know about Dr. Ashgar? Vitale indicated that he does not think he casts?? I did hear that he is toggling back & forth from Erie to Philly for there is a shortage in Erie. Does any one know about this? Thanks & BeckyAmy on <_amos> wrote:Hi natalie,you don't know me but i am a mom of a 5 year old that is 27 lbs and has had on 5 casts. he started casting him when he was 18 months old and he was not even 20lbs and had mod-severe reflux and did pretty well with the casts. He since has had the veptr placed and is doing quite well. So i would go ahead a push for the casting. Dr. D'Astous casted Jaeden if you are wondering!!Amy Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] flying to get casted,If you are from NJ, you might want to look into casting in Philly (Shriners)with Dr. Ashgar. It would probably be much easier than flying so far and if you have any issues with the cast needing trimming, it would be so much more convenient for you. Just a suggestion to save you on airfare and the travel.Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04)------------ --------- --------- ---Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

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,If i remember right it was not too much worse I thought it was worse after we had the surgery for GERD (Retching) but other than that it was fine!!Amy Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] flying to get casted

,

If you are from NJ, you might want to look into casting in Philly (Shriners)with Dr. Ashgar. It would probably be much easier than flying so far and if you have any issues with the cast needing trimming, it would be so much more convenient for you. Just a suggestion to save you on airfare and the travel.

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Hi ,

I just wanted to add something here in the hopes of helping you.

Just last week I referred a mom from NY to Dr. Asghar in Philly for

casting of a 7 month old. Janet Cerrone (Ashgar's PA) said she would

see this baby right away and that since the child has a 43 degree

curve Janet wouldn't even wait the customary three weeks for

paperwork to be completed.

Now perhaps the reflux issue has something to do with them not

wanting to cast your son, but it should NOT take months to cast a

child. That is not the norm in Philly from all that I know - and I've

dealt with them extensively at Shriners and spoken to dozens of

families whose kids are treated there for all sorts of procedures,

etc.

Please feel free to e-mail me if you like @ mariaf305@.... I

would even be willing to talk to Janet again for you.

Best of luck!

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> Hi jennifer~

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> we did try to get into shriners, philly~? the appointment would not

be until the end of may ~? just for the consult~ (and they were not

sure how long it would be to get him casted, they stated maybe

months)? and even then the physician assistant did not know if Dr.

Ashgar would want to cast luke ~? she stated because of his size (he

is 8 months and 20 pounds)?and his reflux (which is mild)~? they

really wanted us to use the TLSO brace for a couple of months which I

was not willing to do...so maybe, once he is casted for the first

time and we see how it goes I may try and go there.? I may also try

and go see Dr. vitale in NYC who is trained and is having a table

made... I am hoping flying will not be too much of a pain.?? thanks,

natalie

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> If you are from NJ, you might want to look into casting in Philly

(Shriners)with Dr. Ashgar. It would probably be much easier than

flying so far and if you have any issues with the cast needing

trimming, it would be so much more convenient for you. Just a

suggestion to save you on airfare and the travel.

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