Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 It is nice to hear that Veeti's treatment has been so succesful. Congratulations!!! I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) because I fear that people here may have an impression that our Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. My son is being treated by the same doctor as Veeti was. Yes, my son has had already two surgeries and has casts at the moment. I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the ability to travel to the US. and get my son's feet treated without surgeries. My son's doctor has always been great to us and the same goes with the other staff members in the hospital..ok, that is maybe not the point, if the people are nice or not...but to avoid the surgery. Fine, unfortunately my son's feet are severe and I doubt that only the casting and other " soft methods " would have corrected his feet. Maybe I am wrong. But there are also other children in Finland who have had excellent treatment. Just wanted to tell you this there in the big world that we do have something good here! Unfortunately Sanna, you cannot do anything for us. But maybe you can spread the word about the ponseti method and someone else may benefit from that. We will carry on our lives with the choices we have made without shame. Pity does not help us! Anu & Atte Veeti's second cast, We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given up a little! I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more surgeries... What can I do to change it!? And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls faster than mommy can run! Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 It is nice to hear that Veeti's treatment has been so succesful. Congratulations!!! I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) because I fear that people here may have an impression that our Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. My son is being treated by the same doctor as Veeti was. Yes, my son has had already two surgeries and has casts at the moment. I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the ability to travel to the US. and get my son's feet treated without surgeries. My son's doctor has always been great to us and the same goes with the other staff members in the hospital..ok, that is maybe not the point, if the people are nice or not...but to avoid the surgery. Fine, unfortunately my son's feet are severe and I doubt that only the casting and other " soft methods " would have corrected his feet. Maybe I am wrong. But there are also other children in Finland who have had excellent treatment. Just wanted to tell you this there in the big world that we do have something good here! Unfortunately Sanna, you cannot do anything for us. But maybe you can spread the word about the ponseti method and someone else may benefit from that. We will carry on our lives with the choices we have made without shame. Pity does not help us! Anu & Atte Veeti's second cast, We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given up a little! I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more surgeries... What can I do to change it!? And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls faster than mommy can run! Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 It is nice to hear that Veeti's treatment has been so succesful. Congratulations!!! I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) because I fear that people here may have an impression that our Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. My son is being treated by the same doctor as Veeti was. Yes, my son has had already two surgeries and has casts at the moment. I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the ability to travel to the US. and get my son's feet treated without surgeries. My son's doctor has always been great to us and the same goes with the other staff members in the hospital..ok, that is maybe not the point, if the people are nice or not...but to avoid the surgery. Fine, unfortunately my son's feet are severe and I doubt that only the casting and other " soft methods " would have corrected his feet. Maybe I am wrong. But there are also other children in Finland who have had excellent treatment. Just wanted to tell you this there in the big world that we do have something good here! Unfortunately Sanna, you cannot do anything for us. But maybe you can spread the word about the ponseti method and someone else may benefit from that. We will carry on our lives with the choices we have made without shame. Pity does not help us! Anu & Atte Veeti's second cast, We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given up a little! I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more surgeries... What can I do to change it!? And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls faster than mommy can run! Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 >I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) > because I fear that people here may have an > impression that our Finnish treatment is > totally incompetent. I don't believe anyone has the feeling that Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. Many, many doctors in the US still use the same treatment as your son is receiving because it's the " known " and " accepted " way. >I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the > ability to travel to the US. and get my son's > feet treated without surgeries. Nobody, and i mean nobody, thinks you are a lousy mother for not travelling to the US or wherever to find the Ponseti method. It's called life, and we do what we can with the circumstances we have. Please don't feel like Sanna or ANYONE is looking down on you for your son's treatment. Each parent tries to do the best they can, and Sanna's whole point is she wishes everyone had the CHOICE that she had. I don't think she feels superior to you because she made a big trip to get what she believes to be the best treatment, she's just ecstatic at the results (after dreading surgery) and wishes everyone had the same opportunity. Joy http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Yea for Veeti!! I'm glad the casting is going so well. Joy http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Yea for Veeti!! I'm glad the casting is going so well. Joy http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Yea for Veeti!! I'm glad the casting is going so well. Joy http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Oh dear, I do not mean that Sanna is looking down on me or anyone else here. Sometimes it is difficult to express the things one thinks in a foreign language. I simply wanted to point out that we have also satisfied patients here. Well, of course as my son is being treated by the same doctor I feel a bit defensive and of course afraid...what if he has treated my son in a wrong way...well, life goes on and it is excellent that at least some people do have the choice. Nevertheless, it is interesting to hear the experiences Sanna and Veeti have from Ponseti. He seems like an angel on earth ) peace anu Re: Veeti's second cast, >I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) > because I fear that people here may have an > impression that our Finnish treatment is > totally incompetent. I don't believe anyone has the feeling that Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. Many, many doctors in the US still use the same treatment as your son is receiving because it's the " known " and " accepted " way. >I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the > ability to travel to the US. and get my son's > feet treated without surgeries. Nobody, and i mean nobody, thinks you are a lousy mother for not travelling to the US or wherever to find the Ponseti method. It's called life, and we do what we can with the circumstances we have. Please don't feel like Sanna or ANYONE is looking down on you for your son's treatment. Each parent tries to do the best they can, and Sanna's whole point is she wishes everyone had the CHOICE that she had. I don't think she feels superior to you because she made a big trip to get what she believes to be the best treatment, she's just ecstatic at the results (after dreading surgery) and wishes everyone had the same opportunity. Joy http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Oh dear, I do not mean that Sanna is looking down on me or anyone else here. Sometimes it is difficult to express the things one thinks in a foreign language. I simply wanted to point out that we have also satisfied patients here. Well, of course as my son is being treated by the same doctor I feel a bit defensive and of course afraid...what if he has treated my son in a wrong way...well, life goes on and it is excellent that at least some people do have the choice. Nevertheless, it is interesting to hear the experiences Sanna and Veeti have from Ponseti. He seems like an angel on earth ) peace anu Re: Veeti's second cast, >I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) > because I fear that people here may have an > impression that our Finnish treatment is > totally incompetent. I don't believe anyone has the feeling that Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. Many, many doctors in the US still use the same treatment as your son is receiving because it's the " known " and " accepted " way. >I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the > ability to travel to the US. and get my son's > feet treated without surgeries. Nobody, and i mean nobody, thinks you are a lousy mother for not travelling to the US or wherever to find the Ponseti method. It's called life, and we do what we can with the circumstances we have. Please don't feel like Sanna or ANYONE is looking down on you for your son's treatment. Each parent tries to do the best they can, and Sanna's whole point is she wishes everyone had the CHOICE that she had. I don't think she feels superior to you because she made a big trip to get what she believes to be the best treatment, she's just ecstatic at the results (after dreading surgery) and wishes everyone had the same opportunity. Joy http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Oh dear, I do not mean that Sanna is looking down on me or anyone else here. Sometimes it is difficult to express the things one thinks in a foreign language. I simply wanted to point out that we have also satisfied patients here. Well, of course as my son is being treated by the same doctor I feel a bit defensive and of course afraid...what if he has treated my son in a wrong way...well, life goes on and it is excellent that at least some people do have the choice. Nevertheless, it is interesting to hear the experiences Sanna and Veeti have from Ponseti. He seems like an angel on earth ) peace anu Re: Veeti's second cast, >I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) > because I fear that people here may have an > impression that our Finnish treatment is > totally incompetent. I don't believe anyone has the feeling that Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. Many, many doctors in the US still use the same treatment as your son is receiving because it's the " known " and " accepted " way. >I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the > ability to travel to the US. and get my son's > feet treated without surgeries. Nobody, and i mean nobody, thinks you are a lousy mother for not travelling to the US or wherever to find the Ponseti method. It's called life, and we do what we can with the circumstances we have. Please don't feel like Sanna or ANYONE is looking down on you for your son's treatment. Each parent tries to do the best they can, and Sanna's whole point is she wishes everyone had the CHOICE that she had. I don't think she feels superior to you because she made a big trip to get what she believes to be the best treatment, she's just ecstatic at the results (after dreading surgery) and wishes everyone had the same opportunity. Joy http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 I am glad you do not feel Sanna is looking down on you ! It did come across that way to me. Trust me, these misunderstandings occur even with people who's first language is English. I just wanted to make sure that you knew nobody thought you were a lousy mother. You did what you had to do to correct your son's feet, and that is really what is important. As for your doctor, I'm positive he is competent. My daughter Rose saw a perfectly competent doctor similar to your's. We did find out about Dr. Ponseti and took her to see him 3 weeks before she was to have surgery. She ended up responding extremely well to Dr. Ponseti's method and did not need to see the other doctor again! Dr. Ponseti is an amazing man, and his method is incredible. It is a shame that not everybody is presented with the choice, but right now it isn't that way. We all come from different circumstances, and we make our choices with what we know and can do. I think your son is in perfectly capable hands. Joy http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 I am glad you do not feel Sanna is looking down on you ! It did come across that way to me. Trust me, these misunderstandings occur even with people who's first language is English. I just wanted to make sure that you knew nobody thought you were a lousy mother. You did what you had to do to correct your son's feet, and that is really what is important. As for your doctor, I'm positive he is competent. My daughter Rose saw a perfectly competent doctor similar to your's. We did find out about Dr. Ponseti and took her to see him 3 weeks before she was to have surgery. She ended up responding extremely well to Dr. Ponseti's method and did not need to see the other doctor again! Dr. Ponseti is an amazing man, and his method is incredible. It is a shame that not everybody is presented with the choice, but right now it isn't that way. We all come from different circumstances, and we make our choices with what we know and can do. I think your son is in perfectly capable hands. Joy http://community.webtv.net/joybelle15/ROSESCLUBFOOTPAGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Sanna, What great news! I'm so glad to hear things are progressing well. I know just how you feel.. We experienced much the same thing. It was remarkable how much improvement there was with just one cast for our child too.. after months of previous casting that hadn't worked. Best wishes for continued good luck! and > > We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot > has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast > after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last > cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so > amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking > almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given > up a little! > > I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the > world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have > been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, > and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo > the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more > surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > > And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago > started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without > problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls > faster than mommy can run! > > Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Sanna, What great news! I'm so glad to hear things are progressing well. I know just how you feel.. We experienced much the same thing. It was remarkable how much improvement there was with just one cast for our child too.. after months of previous casting that hadn't worked. Best wishes for continued good luck! and > > We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot > has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast > after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last > cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so > amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking > almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given > up a little! > > I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the > world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have > been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, > and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo > the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more > surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > > And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago > started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without > problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls > faster than mommy can run! > > Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Sanna, What great news! I'm so glad to hear things are progressing well. I know just how you feel.. We experienced much the same thing. It was remarkable how much improvement there was with just one cast for our child too.. after months of previous casting that hadn't worked. Best wishes for continued good luck! and > > We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot > has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast > after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last > cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so > amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking > almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given > up a little! > > I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the > world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have > been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, > and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo > the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more > surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > > And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago > started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without > problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls > faster than mommy can run! > > Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Anu, Indeed I don't think everyone in Finland should travel half way around the world for clubfoot treatment, I mean we should have Ponseti specialist(s) in Finland too so that there would be an alternative to surgeries! My previous message wasn't criticism to you nor to any other Finnish mom/dad who have had their children treated in Finland. If you just could have seen what I saw this morning... the magic that Dr. P had done to my son's foot.. it really makes you want to help the others in similar situation!! Joy's message could have been my words exactly. Sanna & Veeti > It is nice to hear that Veeti's treatment has been so succesful. Congratulations!!! > > I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) because I fear that people here may have an impression that our Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. My son is being treated by the same doctor as Veeti was. Yes, my son has had already two surgeries and has casts at the moment. I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the ability to travel to the US. and get my son's feet treated without surgeries. My son's doctor has always been great to us and the same goes with the other staff members in the hospital..ok, that is maybe not the point, if the people are nice or not...but to avoid the surgery. Fine, unfortunately my son's feet are severe and I doubt that only the casting and other " soft methods " would have corrected his feet. Maybe I am wrong. But there are also other children in Finland who have had excellent treatment. Just wanted to tell you this there in the big world that we do have something good here! > > Unfortunately Sanna, you cannot do anything for us. But maybe you can spread the word about the ponseti method and someone else may benefit from that. We will carry on our lives with the choices we have made without shame. Pity does not help us! > > Anu & Atte > > > Veeti's second cast, > > > > We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot > has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast > after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last > cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so > amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking > almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given > up a little! > > I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the > world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have > been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, > and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo > the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more > surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > > And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago > started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without > problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls > faster than mommy can run! > > Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Anu, Indeed I don't think everyone in Finland should travel half way around the world for clubfoot treatment, I mean we should have Ponseti specialist(s) in Finland too so that there would be an alternative to surgeries! My previous message wasn't criticism to you nor to any other Finnish mom/dad who have had their children treated in Finland. If you just could have seen what I saw this morning... the magic that Dr. P had done to my son's foot.. it really makes you want to help the others in similar situation!! Joy's message could have been my words exactly. Sanna & Veeti > It is nice to hear that Veeti's treatment has been so succesful. Congratulations!!! > > I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) because I fear that people here may have an impression that our Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. My son is being treated by the same doctor as Veeti was. Yes, my son has had already two surgeries and has casts at the moment. I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the ability to travel to the US. and get my son's feet treated without surgeries. My son's doctor has always been great to us and the same goes with the other staff members in the hospital..ok, that is maybe not the point, if the people are nice or not...but to avoid the surgery. Fine, unfortunately my son's feet are severe and I doubt that only the casting and other " soft methods " would have corrected his feet. Maybe I am wrong. But there are also other children in Finland who have had excellent treatment. Just wanted to tell you this there in the big world that we do have something good here! > > Unfortunately Sanna, you cannot do anything for us. But maybe you can spread the word about the ponseti method and someone else may benefit from that. We will carry on our lives with the choices we have made without shame. Pity does not help us! > > Anu & Atte > > > Veeti's second cast, > > > > We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot > has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast > after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last > cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so > amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking > almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given > up a little! > > I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the > world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have > been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, > and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo > the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more > surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > > And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago > started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without > problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls > faster than mommy can run! > > Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Anu, Indeed I don't think everyone in Finland should travel half way around the world for clubfoot treatment, I mean we should have Ponseti specialist(s) in Finland too so that there would be an alternative to surgeries! My previous message wasn't criticism to you nor to any other Finnish mom/dad who have had their children treated in Finland. If you just could have seen what I saw this morning... the magic that Dr. P had done to my son's foot.. it really makes you want to help the others in similar situation!! Joy's message could have been my words exactly. Sanna & Veeti > It is nice to hear that Veeti's treatment has been so succesful. Congratulations!!! > > I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) because I fear that people here may have an impression that our Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. My son is being treated by the same doctor as Veeti was. Yes, my son has had already two surgeries and has casts at the moment. I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the ability to travel to the US. and get my son's feet treated without surgeries. My son's doctor has always been great to us and the same goes with the other staff members in the hospital..ok, that is maybe not the point, if the people are nice or not...but to avoid the surgery. Fine, unfortunately my son's feet are severe and I doubt that only the casting and other " soft methods " would have corrected his feet. Maybe I am wrong. But there are also other children in Finland who have had excellent treatment. Just wanted to tell you this there in the big world that we do have something good here! > > Unfortunately Sanna, you cannot do anything for us. But maybe you can spread the word about the ponseti method and someone else may benefit from that. We will carry on our lives with the choices we have made without shame. Pity does not help us! > > Anu & Atte > > > Veeti's second cast, > > > > We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot > has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast > after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last > cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so > amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking > almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given > up a little! > > I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the > world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have > been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, > and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo > the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more > surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > > And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago > started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without > problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls > faster than mommy can run! > > Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Horray for Veeti!!!! Sanna I bet you feel such a sense of relief. Sometimes it really does feel as though Dr. Ponseti is a miracle worker. I wish you much continued success while in Iowa City. Here's to an early departure!!!!!!!!!!!!! Holly Zachary Unilateral Right c/f Treated by Dr. Ponseti > > We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot > has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast > after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last > cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so > amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking > almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given > up a little! > > I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the > world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have > been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, > and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo > the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more > surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > > And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago > started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without > problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls > faster than mommy can run! > > Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Sanna and Veeti, Isn't it amazing how fast the feet start to respond, I still remember after our daughters second cast how almost " normal " her feet looked, it was the first time her feet ever looked that way and I was beside myself with happiness! Congratulations on Veeti's progress so far, I hope all continues well and you will be able to go home with his shoe brace very soon! Holly and (bilateral born: 2-11-2000, switched to Ponseti method in Iowa at 5 months of age. Just recently finished treatment at age 3) Veeti's second cast, > >We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot >has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast >after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last >cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so >amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking >almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given >up a little! > >I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the >world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have >been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, >and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo >the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more >surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > >And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago >started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without >problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls >faster than mommy can run! > >Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Sanna and Veeti, Isn't it amazing how fast the feet start to respond, I still remember after our daughters second cast how almost " normal " her feet looked, it was the first time her feet ever looked that way and I was beside myself with happiness! Congratulations on Veeti's progress so far, I hope all continues well and you will be able to go home with his shoe brace very soon! Holly and (bilateral born: 2-11-2000, switched to Ponseti method in Iowa at 5 months of age. Just recently finished treatment at age 3) Veeti's second cast, > >We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot >has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast >after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last >cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so >amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking >almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given >up a little! > >I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the >world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have >been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, >and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo >the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more >surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > >And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago >started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without >problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls >faster than mommy can run! > >Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Sanna and Veeti, Isn't it amazing how fast the feet start to respond, I still remember after our daughters second cast how almost " normal " her feet looked, it was the first time her feet ever looked that way and I was beside myself with happiness! Congratulations on Veeti's progress so far, I hope all continues well and you will be able to go home with his shoe brace very soon! Holly and (bilateral born: 2-11-2000, switched to Ponseti method in Iowa at 5 months of age. Just recently finished treatment at age 3) Veeti's second cast, > >We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot >has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast >after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last >cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so >amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking >almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given >up a little! > >I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the >world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have >been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, >and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo >the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more >surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > >And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago >started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without >problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls >faster than mommy can run! > >Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Sanna, We are glad that things are going well. We (and many others) had a similar experience to what you have expressed. When we first went to Iowa when our son was 6 weeks old and had the first cast put on, meeting Dr. Ponseti and talking about how it was supposed to work made us very hopeful. But it was a week later when the cast was changed and his feet looked almost perfect after one cast that we were thrilled. Our son also only needed 2 Ponseti method casts and then the tenotomy cast. Now you know more of why those of us here are trying to find ways to let other parents (and doctors) around the world know that the Ponseti method works. Please keep us informed. and (3-17-99) > > We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot > has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast > after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last > cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so > amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking > almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given > up a little! > > I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the > world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have > been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, > and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo > the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more > surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > > And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago > started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without > problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls > faster than mommy can run! > > Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Sanna, We are glad that things are going well. We (and many others) had a similar experience to what you have expressed. When we first went to Iowa when our son was 6 weeks old and had the first cast put on, meeting Dr. Ponseti and talking about how it was supposed to work made us very hopeful. But it was a week later when the cast was changed and his feet looked almost perfect after one cast that we were thrilled. Our son also only needed 2 Ponseti method casts and then the tenotomy cast. Now you know more of why those of us here are trying to find ways to let other parents (and doctors) around the world know that the Ponseti method works. Please keep us informed. and (3-17-99) > > We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot > has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast > after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last > cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so > amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking > almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given > up a little! > > I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the > world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have > been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, > and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo > the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more > surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > > And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago > started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without > problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls > faster than mommy can run! > > Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Anu, Please be assured that the treatment your child has recieved is most likely the same " state of the art " as used my most doctors in the US or other parts of Europe. Until 4 years ago, there were only about 10-15 Ponseti method doctors in the world with most of them being in Iowa. Dr. Ponseti's method has been largely ignored for 50 years. It has only been with Dr. Ponseti's book in 1996 and information being put on the internet about 1999 that it began to be found by parents. Parents demanding the treatment has been what has helped make doctors begin to pay attention. Most of the world's best pediatric orthopedists did not think that the Ponseti method was a possibility until the past few years and even know probably most have not yet switched over to it. Our original pediatric orthopedic doctor was very much against our using the Ponseti method initially and it took him about 2 1/2 years before he finally changed over. Now perhaps as much as half of the doctors who are members of POSNA are trying to implement Ponseti method techniques into their treatment. But many still are not or else are modifying it a bit. That is why we are all trying to help find ways to let parents know that it exists and works well for almost all children. and (3-17-99) > It is nice to hear that Veeti's treatment has been so succesful. Congratulations!!! > > I simply had to write (as a Finnish mother) because I fear that people here may have an impression that our Finnish treatment is totally incompetent. My son is being treated by the same doctor as Veeti was. Yes, my son has had already two surgeries and has casts at the moment. I may be a lousy mother but I did not have the ability to travel to the US. and get my son's feet treated without surgeries. My son's doctor has always been great to us and the same goes with the other staff members in the hospital..ok, that is maybe not the point, if the people are nice or not...but to avoid the surgery. Fine, unfortunately my son's feet are severe and I doubt that only the casting and other " soft methods " would have corrected his feet. Maybe I am wrong. But there are also other children in Finland who have had excellent treatment. Just wanted to tell you this there in the big world that we do have something good here! > > Unfortunately Sanna, you cannot do anything for us. But maybe you can spread the word about the ponseti method and someone else may benefit from that. We will carry on our lives with the choices we have made without shame. Pity does not help us! > > Anu & Atte > > > Veeti's second cast, > > > > We saw Dr. Ponseti this morning and got some great news: Veeti's foot > has improved a lot, and it is possible that he needs only one cast > after this one! This means a tenotomy next Monday, and then the last > cast. Dr. P wasn't quite sure yet, but was very hopeful! I was so > amazed when they took the first cast off and saw the foot looking > almost like normal! Even the heel cord which was very stiff had given > up a little! > > I'm so truly happy that Veeti is getting the best treatment in the > world, but at the same time I feel bitter because all this could have > been over months ago if there were.. hmmm.. good doctors in Finland, > and I feel sorry for all the other children in Finland who undergo > the four-six-month castings and yet have to undergo one or more > surgeries... What can I do to change it!? > > And by the way, Veeti is now 9,5 months old, and a few weeks ago > started standing up. Nevertheless, he has adjusted to casts without > problems, and even tries to stand up with his normal foot. And crawls > faster than mommy can run! > > Sanna and Veeti (6.5.02, left clubfoot) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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