Dr. P's B-day Party - and Appointment to See Dr. P

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

We're still hoping to attend the b-day party for Dr. Ponseti, but a

question recently crossed my mind. Is everyone going to be trying

to schedule an appointment to see Dr. P during that time-frame? If

so, I'm sure you've all scheduled your appointments by now - which

means we probably won't be able to get one. Which also means we

probably wont' be able to go to the b-day party considering we won't

be making two trips to Iowa. Just curious what others' thoughts are

regarding this? Also, is this party a " for sure " deal? I would

hate to schedule (or try to) our checkup for around that time

(meaning I would have to take off work) if the party doesn't happen -

we are both teachers so it would be much easier to plan our visit

during our summer vacation (which begins just a week after the

party).

Holly

Zachary 7/27/02

Unilateral Right Clubfoot

Treated by Dr. Ponseti

14 hrs/day DBB

[Guest guest]

Hi Holly,

I noticed that your son is about the same age as mine 09/10/02. He has

unilateral club foot of the right foot also. My son has been walking on the

outside of his foot, and he still has the cavus. Is this something that you

are familiar with? If so, what did Dr. Ponseti do about it? My doctor has

suggested tendon transfer, and I am trying to get as much info on

alternative methods before going forth with a drastic approach such as

surgery. I have e-mailed Dr. Ponseti, also Dr. Colburn who is in California.

I am just waiting on word back, and I am pretty anxious about it since the

doctor advised us this on Friday. Whatever info you can share with me would

be appreciated.

Thank You,

_____

From: Holly

Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:53 AM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Dr. P's B-day Party - and Appointment to See

Dr. P

Hi Everyone,

We're still hoping to attend the b-day party for Dr. Ponseti, but a

question recently crossed my mind. Is everyone going to be trying

to schedule an appointment to see Dr. P during that time-frame? If

so, I'm sure you've all scheduled your appointments by now - which

means we probably won't be able to get one. Which also means we

probably wont' be able to go to the b-day party considering we won't

be making two trips to Iowa. Just curious what others' thoughts are

regarding this? Also, is this party a " for sure " deal? I would

hate to schedule (or try to) our checkup for around that time

(meaning I would have to take off work) if the party doesn't happen -

we are both teachers so it would be much easier to plan our visit

during our summer vacation (which begins just a week after the

party).

Holly

Zachary 7/27/02

Unilateral Right Clubfoot

Treated by Dr. Ponseti

14 hrs/day DBB

[Guest guest]

Holly, we would only be attending the party since Dr. P. is not

Owen's doctor. If the party is still a 'go', I will need to book our

flight soon (using points) to make sure that we get it. Are most

people planning to arrive on the Friday and leave on Sunday? I just

want to avoid having to hang around by myself! LOL!

Daiga and Owen, 02/04/03

Unilateral LCF, DBB 14/24

> Hi Everyone,

> We're still hoping to attend the b-day party for Dr. Ponseti, but a

> question recently crossed my mind. Is everyone going to be trying

> to schedule an appointment to see Dr. P during that time-frame? If

> so, I'm sure you've all scheduled your appointments by now - which

> means we probably won't be able to get one. Which also means we

> probably wont' be able to go to the b-day party considering we

won't

> be making two trips to Iowa. Just curious what others' thoughts

are

> regarding this? Also, is this party a " for sure " deal? I would

> hate to schedule (or try to) our checkup for around that time

> (meaning I would have to take off work) if the party doesn't

happen -

> we are both teachers so it would be much easier to plan our visit

> during our summer vacation (which begins just a week after the

> party).

>

> Holly

> Zachary 7/27/02

> Unilateral Right Clubfoot

> Treated by Dr. Ponseti

> 14 hrs/day DBB

[Guest guest]

,

I would post your question to the entire group (if you haven't

already) - Your doctor is recommending the tendon transfer? I would

send pictures of your son's foot (either via snail mail or email) to

Dr. Ponseti just to get a second opinion. You mentioned that you

emailed him, I'm sure he'll get back to you soon (he's only the

office on M W F) - and will more than likely ask you for pictures or

video footage. I honestly don't have experience with this

particular situation, but I'm sure someone in this group has. I can

imagine how anxious you are, but with Dr. Ponseti's guidance and

knowledge, if surgery can at all be avoided, he'd be the one to let

you know that.

Keep me posted - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and your

little one!

Holly

Zachary 7/27/02

Unilateral Right Clubfoot

Treated by Dr. Ponseti

14 hrs/day DBB

> Hi Holly,

>

>

>

> I noticed that your son is about the same age as mine 09/10/02. He

has

> unilateral club foot of the right foot also. My son has been

walking on the

> outside of his foot, and he still has the cavus. Is this something

that you

> are familiar with? If so, what did Dr. Ponseti do about it? My

doctor has

> suggested tendon transfer, and I am trying to get as much info on

> alternative methods before going forth with a drastic approach

such as

> surgery. I have e-mailed Dr. Ponseti, also Dr. Colburn who is in

California.

> I am just waiting on word back, and I am pretty anxious about it

since the

> doctor advised us this on Friday. Whatever info you can share with

me would

> be appreciated.

>

>

>

> Thank You,

>

>

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: Holly [mailto:hollywasilewski@h...]

> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:53 AM

> To: nosurgery4clubfoot

> Subject: Dr. P's B-day Party - and

Appointment to See

> Dr. P

>

>

>

> Hi Everyone,

> We're still hoping to attend the b-day party for Dr. Ponseti, but

a

> question recently crossed my mind. Is everyone going to be trying

> to schedule an appointment to see Dr. P during that time-frame?

If

> so, I'm sure you've all scheduled your appointments by now - which

> means we probably won't be able to get one. Which also means we

> probably wont' be able to go to the b-day party considering we

won't

> be making two trips to Iowa. Just curious what others' thoughts

are

> regarding this? Also, is this party a " for sure " deal? I would

> hate to schedule (or try to) our checkup for around that time

> (meaning I would have to take off work) if the party doesn't

happen -

> we are both teachers so it would be much easier to plan our visit

> during our summer vacation (which begins just a week after the

> party).

>

> Holly

> Zachary 7/27/02

> Unilateral Right Clubfoot

> Treated by Dr. Ponseti

> 14 hrs/day DBB

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Holly,

Thanks for your reply. I'll definitely keep everyone posted.

_____

From: Holly

Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 7:03 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Dr. P's B-day Party - and Appointment to

See Dr. P

,

I would post your question to the entire group (if you haven't

already) - Your doctor is recommending the tendon transfer? I would

send pictures of your son's foot (either via snail mail or email) to

Dr. Ponseti just to get a second opinion. You mentioned that you

emailed him, I'm sure he'll get back to you soon (he's only the

office on M W F) - and will more than likely ask you for pictures or

video footage. I honestly don't have experience with this

particular situation, but I'm sure someone in this group has. I can

imagine how anxious you are, but with Dr. Ponseti's guidance and

knowledge, if surgery can at all be avoided, he'd be the one to let

you know that.

Keep me posted - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and your

little one!

Holly

Zachary 7/27/02

Unilateral Right Clubfoot

Treated by Dr. Ponseti

14 hrs/day DBB

> Hi Holly,

>

>

>

> I noticed that your son is about the same age as mine 09/10/02. He

has

> unilateral club foot of the right foot also. My son has been

walking on the

> outside of his foot, and he still has the cavus. Is this something

that you

> are familiar with? If so, what did Dr. Ponseti do about it? My

doctor has

> suggested tendon transfer, and I am trying to get as much info on

> alternative methods before going forth with a drastic approach

such as

> surgery. I have e-mailed Dr. Ponseti, also Dr. Colburn who is in

California.

> I am just waiting on word back, and I am pretty anxious about it

since the

> doctor advised us this on Friday. Whatever info you can share with

me would

> be appreciated.

>

>

>

> Thank You,

>

>

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: Holly [mailto:hollywasilewski@h...]

> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:53 AM

> To: nosurgery4clubfoot

> Subject: Dr. P's B-day Party - and

Appointment to See

> Dr. P

>

>

>

> Hi Everyone,

> We're still hoping to attend the b-day party for Dr. Ponseti, but

a

> question recently crossed my mind. Is everyone going to be trying

> to schedule an appointment to see Dr. P during that time-frame?

If

> so, I'm sure you've all scheduled your appointments by now - which

> means we probably won't be able to get one. Which also means we

> probably wont' be able to go to the b-day party considering we

won't

> be making two trips to Iowa. Just curious what others' thoughts

are

> regarding this? Also, is this party a " for sure " deal? I would

> hate to schedule (or try to) our checkup for around that time

> (meaning I would have to take off work) if the party doesn't

happen -

> we are both teachers so it would be much easier to plan our visit

> during our summer vacation (which begins just a week after the

> party).

>

> Holly

> Zachary 7/27/02

> Unilateral Right Clubfoot

> Treated by Dr. Ponseti

> 14 hrs/day DBB

>

>

>

>