Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Dr. Ponseti's clinic is very " laid back " , you'll enjoy the relaxed approach they all take to it. Ponseti said once, " We don't turn anyone away " .....which can make for a delay but they do try to keep on track and make you comfortable there. s. Re: ponseti on monday Mollie, I think you'll be so glad you took the trip! We sure are---from Philadelphia, no less! We were there for a check up on Monday...sorry we missed you by a week. He doesn't exactly run on time because he doesn't leave the room until all questions are answered and everyone knows what's going on. Also, it depends on how many doctors are trailing around behind him that day. However, they (Marie, Cher, Joyce, etc.) try to keep him on some sort of schedule. We never waited very long but sometimes the appointments themselves took a while. I would allow for a couple of hours just to be safe. Have you condidered spending the night at the RMH? It might make it easier on you. They are great there and they really are a " home away from home " . I can't imagine our trips to Iowa without them. Of course, we weren't as " close " as Chicago. I'm sure it depends on how old your other two are! Good luck to you and . I'm sure you'll be very happy you took the trip. Mommy to Devlin, bilateral atypical cf > Does anyone else have an appt w/ dr. Ponseti on monday? I am > visiting him for the first time with . I decided to change > ortho dr's and go to the expert. I am sick of diddling around. > > Does he typically run on time? My current ortho dr usually ran 1.5+ > hours behind. I am leaving my other 2 children with someone in > Chicago and I am trying to estimate how long the appt will be. > > relapsed and is in a cast. I assume Dr. P will evaluate and > recast. > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Dr. Ponseti's clinic is very " laid back " , you'll enjoy the relaxed approach they all take to it. Ponseti said once, " We don't turn anyone away " .....which can make for a delay but they do try to keep on track and make you comfortable there. s. Re: ponseti on monday Mollie, I think you'll be so glad you took the trip! We sure are---from Philadelphia, no less! We were there for a check up on Monday...sorry we missed you by a week. He doesn't exactly run on time because he doesn't leave the room until all questions are answered and everyone knows what's going on. Also, it depends on how many doctors are trailing around behind him that day. However, they (Marie, Cher, Joyce, etc.) try to keep him on some sort of schedule. We never waited very long but sometimes the appointments themselves took a while. I would allow for a couple of hours just to be safe. Have you condidered spending the night at the RMH? It might make it easier on you. They are great there and they really are a " home away from home " . I can't imagine our trips to Iowa without them. Of course, we weren't as " close " as Chicago. I'm sure it depends on how old your other two are! Good luck to you and . I'm sure you'll be very happy you took the trip. Mommy to Devlin, bilateral atypical cf > Does anyone else have an appt w/ dr. Ponseti on monday? I am > visiting him for the first time with . I decided to change > ortho dr's and go to the expert. I am sick of diddling around. > > Does he typically run on time? My current ortho dr usually ran 1.5+ > hours behind. I am leaving my other 2 children with someone in > Chicago and I am trying to estimate how long the appt will be. > > relapsed and is in a cast. I assume Dr. P will evaluate and > recast. > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Mollie, I think you'll be so glad you took the trip! We sure are---from Philadelphia, no less! We were there for a check up on Monday...sorry we missed you by a week. He doesn't exactly run on time because he doesn't leave the room until all questions are answered and everyone knows what's going on. Also, it depends on how many doctors are trailing around behind him that day. However, they (Marie, Cher, Joyce, etc.) try to keep him on some sort of schedule. We never waited very long but sometimes the appointments themselves took a while. I would allow for a couple of hours just to be safe. Have you condidered spending the night at the RMH? It might make it easier on you. They are great there and they really are a " home away from home " . I can't imagine our trips to Iowa without them. Of course, we weren't as " close " as Chicago. I'm sure it depends on how old your other two are! Good luck to you and . I'm sure you'll be very happy you took the trip. Mommy to Devlin, bilateral atypical cf > Does anyone else have an appt w/ dr. Ponseti on monday? I am > visiting him for the first time with . I decided to change > ortho dr's and go to the expert. I am sick of diddling around. > > Does he typically run on time? My current ortho dr usually ran 1.5+ > hours behind. I am leaving my other 2 children with someone in > Chicago and I am trying to estimate how long the appt will be. > > relapsed and is in a cast. I assume Dr. P will evaluate and > recast. > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 They were always pretty much on time (give or take 10/15 minutes) when we go there. If you are considering staying the RMH be sure to call them ASAP. They don't make reservations, but they will put you on a wait list - if you leave them your cell number, they'll call you on the road to let you know when a room opens up. If not, they will send you to one of the hotels (Ramada or Holiday Inn) that is just a couple of miles away from the hospital. I think you end up paying 20/30 dollars for the hotel room - they are clean and relatively nice. Not sure if you're considering that, but thought I'd pass along the info just in case. You'll LOVE Dr. Ponseti and the others that work in the office. As a previous poster said, they are very laid back, and make you feel so good. They care so much about your little one, and treat them like gold. You won't be disappointed AT ALL that you made the switch! Good luck! Holly Zachary 7/27/02 Right C/F Treated by Dr. Ponseti DBB nights only #2 due: 1/8 -- In nosurgery4clubfoot , " Number23 " wrote: > Dr. Ponseti's clinic is very " laid back " , you'll enjoy the relaxed approach they all take to it. Ponseti said once, " We don't turn anyone away " .....which can make for a delay but they do try to keep on track and make you comfortable there. > s. > > Re: ponseti on monday > > > Mollie, > > I think you'll be so glad you took the trip! We sure are---from Philadelphia, no > less! We were there for a check up on Monday...sorry we missed you by a > week. > > He doesn't exactly run on time because he doesn't leave the room until all > questions are answered and everyone knows what's going on. Also, it > depends on how many doctors are trailing around behind him that day. > However, they (Marie, Cher, Joyce, etc.) try to keep him on some sort of > schedule. We never waited very long but sometimes the appointments > themselves took a while. I would allow for a couple of hours just to be safe. > > Have you condidered spending the night at the RMH? It might make it easier > on you. They are great there and they really are a " home away from home " . I > can't imagine our trips to Iowa without them. Of course, we weren't as " close " > as Chicago. I'm sure it depends on how old your other two are! > > Good luck to you and . I'm sure you'll be very happy you took the trip. > > > Mommy to Devlin, bilateral atypical cf > > > > Does anyone else have an appt w/ dr. Ponseti on monday? I am > > visiting him for the first time with . I decided to change > > ortho dr's and go to the expert. I am sick of diddling around. > > > > Does he typically run on time? My current ortho dr usually ran 1.5+ > > hours behind. I am leaving my other 2 children with someone in > > Chicago and I am trying to estimate how long the appt will be. > > > > relapsed and is in a cast. I assume Dr. P will evaluate and > > recast. > > > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 , I am already releaved that I am going. I feel a little bit more in control. The RMH just called me back, and they have space for me to stay sunday night, and I will return to Chicago after my appt on monday. I was just curious, not concerned, about how " far behind " Dr Ponseti usually runs. I prefer Drs. who will spend time w/ each patient and not rush. my other kids are 2.5 and 5 years old. They are good kids, but I want to give my sister-in-law some sort of idea when I may be home. I was glad to hear you have spent time at RMH. I just assumed it would be a grat place to stay, but I am happy to hear you concur. How often do you visit Dr. Ponseti? Once my child is in a DBB, what is the typical visit protocol? Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 > > Does anyone else have an appt w/ dr. Ponseti on monday? I am > > visiting him for the first time with . I decided to change > > ortho dr's and go to the expert. I am sick of diddling around. > > > > Does he typically run on time? My current ortho dr usually ran 1.5+ > > hours behind. I am leaving my other 2 children with someone in > > Chicago and I am trying to estimate how long the appt will be. > > > > relapsed and is in a cast. I assume Dr. P will evaluate and > > recast. > > > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 The RMD house is excellent in Iowa City. If you knew us you'd find our pictures on the bulletin board there We've stayed there for both my boys. When you go in the front door there's a hall way off to your left, and on that wall is 2 bb's full of photos. I'm pretty sure my is on the 2nd one (as you go down the hall), the handsome 2 yr. old wearing a brown shirt and tie with his name on the photo hey, not that I'm proud of him....ha. If they posted it, I sent them a family photo after we stayed with our 2nd son. s. Re: ponseti on monday , I am already releaved that I am going. I feel a little bit more in control. The RMH just called me back, and they have space for me to stay sunday night, and I will return to Chicago after my appt on monday. I was just curious, not concerned, about how " far behind " Dr Ponseti usually runs. I prefer Drs. who will spend time w/ each patient and not rush. my other kids are 2.5 and 5 years old. They are good kids, but I want to give my sister-in-law some sort of idea when I may be home. I was glad to hear you have spent time at RMH. I just assumed it would be a grat place to stay, but I am happy to hear you concur. How often do you visit Dr. Ponseti? Once my child is in a DBB, what is the typical visit protocol? Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 > > Does anyone else have an appt w/ dr. Ponseti on monday? I am > > visiting him for the first time with . I decided to change > > ortho dr's and go to the expert. I am sick of diddling around. > > > > Does he typically run on time? My current ortho dr usually ran 1.5+ > > hours behind. I am leaving my other 2 children with someone in > > Chicago and I am trying to estimate how long the appt will be. > > > > relapsed and is in a cast. I assume Dr. P will evaluate and > > recast. > > > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Mollie, That's exactly how I felt ( " a bit more in control " ) once we made the decision to go to Iowa. Our only regret is that we didn't trust our instincts and do it sooner---we believed the " yes, we follow the Ponseti method " lies at duPont. The RMH is great. If you don't mind cleaning your own room (change the sheets, wipe up the sink, etc.) it's a great place to stay even for one night. They see so many cf babies there they really know " the routine " . The only hard part I found about staying there is talking to other parents who have children in really bad shape. I thank my lucky stars that we only have a few " minor " problems like club feet but I just want to cry for these other parents sometimes. When we first went Devlin's feet were in the DBB also. However, her feet were messed up. To begin with, duPont never even got the proper correction. And, they had created a " secondary deformity " by over- abducting her forefoot (she has atypical cf). I'm sure your case is different, every one is, but at that visit we stayed at the RMH for 2 weeks while Dr. Ponseti casted her every few days (3-5). Then, we went home for 2 weeks with her in casts. At the end of the 2 weeks we returned to Iowa to have her put in the shoes. This was at our option---they could have just sent the shoes to us. But, we had such a terrible time with the DBB not fitting right we wanted to be there for that step. Then, we went back again last week (2+ months later) for a check-up. There have been a lot of emails and pictures in between, but that's all it's taken for us to have Devlin on the right track. One thing I took to the RMH that made things easier (you might not care since it's only one night) is the baby monitor. It was nice to be able to leave the room to do laundry, eat (only allowed downstairs), etc. without worrying about the baby. For all I know they may have them there for you to borrow---they seem to have everything else. Have a great trip and tell us all about it when you get back! > , > > I am already releaved that I am going. I feel a little bit more in > control. > > The RMH just called me back, and they have space for me to stay > sunday night, and I will return to Chicago after my appt on monday. > I was just curious, not concerned, about how " far behind " Dr Ponseti > usually runs. I prefer Drs. who will spend time w/ each patient and > not rush. my other kids are 2.5 and 5 years old. They are good > kids, but I want to give my sister-in-law some sort of idea when I > may be home. > > I was glad to hear you have spent time at RMH. I just assumed it > would be a grat place to stay, but I am happy to hear you concur. > > How often do you visit Dr. Ponseti? Once my child is in a DBB, what > is the typical visit protocol? > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 I will look for the handsome boy in the brown shirt! I will post when I return from Iowa. mollie and 4/14/04 lcf > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Wishing you the best of luck! s. Re: ponseti on monday I will look for the handsome boy in the brown shirt! I will post when I return from Iowa. mollie and 4/14/04 lcf > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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