Re: Dr. Herzenberg checkups yesterday?

[Guest guest]

We all had our appointments today with Dr. Herzenberg. As for my

little Tommy we had new casts applied that look different from the 15

we have had previously so I am praying that these won't fall off and

we are on the road to success. I was very impressed with Dr.

Herzenberg and the time he took with us. Everyone was so very nice.

He asked us to be part of an international teaching conference he is

giving on September 4th. Doctors from all around the world will be

attending and watch him cast Tommy...now if that's not impressive I

don't know what is. I feel completely confident that no matter what

the outcome(success or not) I will never second guess that I should

have seen someone more qualified or done anything different. The

traffic was horrific ...it took 7 hours from land to New York but

I know it will be worth it in the end. Thank you all for your

encouragement in me seeking a second opinion. I don't know what I

would have done without the knowledge I have gained from this board.

Tommy Lee 4/23/04 Bilateral CF cast #1 second series

> I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how everyone

> fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

>

> Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> Joanne W.

[Guest guest]

We all had our appointments today with Dr. Herzenberg. As for my

little Tommy we had new casts applied that look different from the 15

we have had previously so I am praying that these won't fall off and

we are on the road to success. I was very impressed with Dr.

Herzenberg and the time he took with us. Everyone was so very nice.

He asked us to be part of an international teaching conference he is

giving on September 4th. Doctors from all around the world will be

attending and watch him cast Tommy...now if that's not impressive I

don't know what is. I feel completely confident that no matter what

the outcome(success or not) I will never second guess that I should

have seen someone more qualified or done anything different. The

traffic was horrific ...it took 7 hours from land to New York but

I know it will be worth it in the end. Thank you all for your

encouragement in me seeking a second opinion. I don't know what I

would have done without the knowledge I have gained from this board.

Tommy Lee 4/23/04 Bilateral CF cast #1 second series

> I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how everyone

> fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

>

> Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> Joanne W.

[Guest guest]

We all had our appointments today with Dr. Herzenberg. As for my

little Tommy we had new casts applied that look different from the 15

we have had previously so I am praying that these won't fall off and

we are on the road to success. I was very impressed with Dr.

Herzenberg and the time he took with us. Everyone was so very nice.

He asked us to be part of an international teaching conference he is

giving on September 4th. Doctors from all around the world will be

attending and watch him cast Tommy...now if that's not impressive I

don't know what is. I feel completely confident that no matter what

the outcome(success or not) I will never second guess that I should

have seen someone more qualified or done anything different. The

traffic was horrific ...it took 7 hours from land to New York but

I know it will be worth it in the end. Thank you all for your

encouragement in me seeking a second opinion. I don't know what I

would have done without the knowledge I have gained from this board.

Tommy Lee 4/23/04 Bilateral CF cast #1 second series

> I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how everyone

> fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

>

> Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> Joanne W.

[Guest guest]

,

I feel exactly as you do about Dr. Herzenberg. I was very upset because I

really feel like I want to say something to his old doctor..like maybe.WHY

DID YOU MESS MY KID UP?!?! But I don't think I should even contact his

office any more. My son is being treated correctly by and incredible doctor

and I will leave it at that.

Could you believe the traffic yesterday!!!! It took us 6 hours from land

to New Jersey.

Mom to 12/17/98 and

Christian 1/30/04 (unilateral clubfoot) .

_____

From: giannasmommy2002

Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 11:20 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Dr. Herzenberg checkups yesterday?

We all had our appointments today with Dr. Herzenberg. As for my

little Tommy we had new casts applied that look different from the 15

we have had previously so I am praying that these won't fall off and

we are on the road to success. I was very impressed with Dr.

Herzenberg and the time he took with us. Everyone was so very nice.

He asked us to be part of an international teaching conference he is

giving on September 4th. Doctors from all around the world will be

attending and watch him cast Tommy...now if that's not impressive I

don't know what is. I feel completely confident that no matter what

the outcome(success or not) I will never second guess that I should

have seen someone more qualified or done anything different. The

traffic was horrific ...it took 7 hours from land to New York but

I know it will be worth it in the end. Thank you all for your

encouragement in me seeking a second opinion. I don't know what I

would have done without the knowledge I have gained from this board.

Tommy Lee 4/23/04 Bilateral CF cast #1 second series

> I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how everyone

> fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

>

> Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> Joanne W.

[Guest guest]

,

I feel exactly as you do about Dr. Herzenberg. I was very upset because I

really feel like I want to say something to his old doctor..like maybe.WHY

DID YOU MESS MY KID UP?!?! But I don't think I should even contact his

office any more. My son is being treated correctly by and incredible doctor

and I will leave it at that.

Could you believe the traffic yesterday!!!! It took us 6 hours from land

to New Jersey.

Mom to 12/17/98 and

Christian 1/30/04 (unilateral clubfoot) .

_____

From: giannasmommy2002

Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 11:20 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Dr. Herzenberg checkups yesterday?

We all had our appointments today with Dr. Herzenberg. As for my

little Tommy we had new casts applied that look different from the 15

we have had previously so I am praying that these won't fall off and

we are on the road to success. I was very impressed with Dr.

Herzenberg and the time he took with us. Everyone was so very nice.

He asked us to be part of an international teaching conference he is

giving on September 4th. Doctors from all around the world will be

attending and watch him cast Tommy...now if that's not impressive I

don't know what is. I feel completely confident that no matter what

the outcome(success or not) I will never second guess that I should

have seen someone more qualified or done anything different. The

traffic was horrific ...it took 7 hours from land to New York but

I know it will be worth it in the end. Thank you all for your

encouragement in me seeking a second opinion. I don't know what I

would have done without the knowledge I have gained from this board.

Tommy Lee 4/23/04 Bilateral CF cast #1 second series

> I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how everyone

> fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

>

> Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> Joanne W.

[Guest guest]

,

I feel exactly as you do about Dr. Herzenberg. I was very upset because I

really feel like I want to say something to his old doctor..like maybe.WHY

DID YOU MESS MY KID UP?!?! But I don't think I should even contact his

office any more. My son is being treated correctly by and incredible doctor

and I will leave it at that.

Could you believe the traffic yesterday!!!! It took us 6 hours from land

to New Jersey.

Mom to 12/17/98 and

Christian 1/30/04 (unilateral clubfoot) .

_____

From: giannasmommy2002

Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 11:20 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Dr. Herzenberg checkups yesterday?

We all had our appointments today with Dr. Herzenberg. As for my

little Tommy we had new casts applied that look different from the 15

we have had previously so I am praying that these won't fall off and

we are on the road to success. I was very impressed with Dr.

Herzenberg and the time he took with us. Everyone was so very nice.

He asked us to be part of an international teaching conference he is

giving on September 4th. Doctors from all around the world will be

attending and watch him cast Tommy...now if that's not impressive I

don't know what is. I feel completely confident that no matter what

the outcome(success or not) I will never second guess that I should

have seen someone more qualified or done anything different. The

traffic was horrific ...it took 7 hours from land to New York but

I know it will be worth it in the end. Thank you all for your

encouragement in me seeking a second opinion. I don't know what I

would have done without the knowledge I have gained from this board.

Tommy Lee 4/23/04 Bilateral CF cast #1 second series

> I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how everyone

> fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

>

> Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> Joanne W.

[Guest guest]

Hi Ladies,

I am so glad your visits went well. It sounds like you are on the

right track and happy with Dr. H! YEA!

Louisa

6-27-99

Zoe 2-22-04 RCF

> > I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how

everyone

> > fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

> >

> > Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> > Joanne W.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ladies,

I am so glad your visits went well. It sounds like you are on the

right track and happy with Dr. H! YEA!

Louisa

6-27-99

Zoe 2-22-04 RCF

> > I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how

everyone

> > fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

> >

> > Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> > Joanne W.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ladies,

I am so glad your visits went well. It sounds like you are on the

right track and happy with Dr. H! YEA!

Louisa

6-27-99

Zoe 2-22-04 RCF

> > I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how

everyone

> > fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

> >

> > Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> > Joanne W.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

What time were you there,I missed you. It was nice to put some names

to faces. How did your visit go and what did Dr. Herzemberg say.

When will you be returning?

> > I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how

everyone

> > fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

> >

> > Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> > Joanne W.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

What time were you there,I missed you. It was nice to put some names

to faces. How did your visit go and what did Dr. Herzemberg say.

When will you be returning?

> > I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how

everyone

> > fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

> >

> > Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> > Joanne W.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Joanne,

Nice to know we were being thought of!!

made it through the no food waiting time and was really just

a little angel. Mommy was definitely more distraught than she was!

Dr H. said he got the results he wanted when he did the tenotomy and

she will be in the cast for 24 days (comes off 9/13) and then back

to the DBB. Now I just have to find time to get that done before

her cast coems off - LOL

has been a little fussier than usual starting around 4:00am

this morning. Been trying to make sure the Tylenol doesn't wear off

but when this dose does, I'm giving her Motrin instead. Longer

benefits.

Anyway, enjoyed meeting and , and Tommy Lee, and

Michele and Collin. Brief encounters but enjoyable!!

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, 3 week cast following 2nd tenotomy

Owen and 3/20/99

> I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how

everyone

> fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

>

> Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> Joanne W.

[Guest guest]

Happy to hear it was good results! I've been told you can alternate Tylanol

and Motrin - like Tylanol is every four hours - well you can give Motrin two

hours after tylanol, then in two hours after that give the Tylanol again

......clear as mud? I did that a lot with when he was little and hurting

all the time.

s.

Re: Dr. Herzenberg checkups yesterday?

Hi Joanne,

Nice to know we were being thought of!!

made it through the no food waiting time and was really just

a little angel. Mommy was definitely more distraught than she was!

Dr H. said he got the results he wanted when he did the tenotomy and

she will be in the cast for 24 days (comes off 9/13) and then back

to the DBB. Now I just have to find time to get that done before

her cast coems off - LOL

has been a little fussier than usual starting around 4:00am

this morning. Been trying to make sure the Tylenol doesn't wear off

but when this dose does, I'm giving her Motrin instead. Longer

benefits.

Anyway, enjoyed meeting and , and Tommy Lee, and

Michele and Collin. Brief encounters but enjoyable!!

Marilouise

9/9/03, LCF, 3 week cast following 2nd tenotomy

Owen and 3/20/99

> I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how

everyone

> fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

>

> Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> Joanne W.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Glad to hear your appt went well! Sorry we missed you!

Marilouise and

> > I've been sitting here biting my nails waiting to hear how

everyone

> > fared with their checkups with Dr. Herzenberg yesterday...

> >

> > Fingers crossed everyone is on the right path now!

> > Joanne W.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello,

Collin's visit went well. He was so happy to come home with no

casts!!! The last few times we were there he went into them, so for

the whole drive there he told me over and over that he didn't want

casts...and it was hard to respond because I didn't want to make any

promises because I wasn't sure. Our appoinment was at 8:40 but we

had x-rays then went to the room to see one of the student docotrs

then had to get more x-rays then saw Dr. H's associate then still had

to wait to see Dr. H....so by the time we were done there about 11:30

Collin was just ready to get out of there so I'm sorry I didn't

really get to much time to talk to any of you. It took us about 2

1/2 hrs to get there but the ride home was horrific with a cranky

almost 3 year old, he will be 3 on Tuesday. It took us about 4 hours

to get home since 95 was shut down for a while...we have had it worse

though one day it took us over 8 hours to get home from 95 being shut

down from an accident. At least that day I had Collin's grandma with

me to help entertain him in the car. We will also be at the

conference on September 3rd with Dr. Herzenberg. I think we are

going since Collin just started ponsieti method at age 2 (Ocotber

2003) Collin seems to be doing good, still has some intoeing etc.

but overall they said just to continue with the DBB at night probably

for another year and to still wear the reverse last and straight last

boots during the day. I brought up the external fixator that was

mentioned about 2 visits ago, and right now it looks good that we

don't need to go that route!!! What a relief the thought of putting

him through that was just terrible since I couldn't reason why he

would have 2 surgeries in 8 weeks and a halo surgically implanted

around his leg. Well hopefully we will be able to spend more time

with you all next time. If not we will see some of you shortly at

the conference. Maybe afterwards we could have lunch or dinner

together depending on how the day goes.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

I am glad to hear Collin's visit went well!

Mom to 12/17/98 and

Christian 1/30/04 (unilateral clubfoot) .

_____

From: michele_and_collin

Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 12:54 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Dr. Herzenberg checkups yesterday?

Hello,

Collin's visit went well. He was so happy to come home with no

casts!!! The last few times we were there he went into them, so for

the whole drive there he told me over and over that he didn't want

casts...and it was hard to respond because I didn't want to make any

promises because I wasn't sure. Our appoinment was at 8:40 but we

had x-rays then went to the room to see one of the student docotrs

then had to get more x-rays then saw Dr. H's associate then still had

to wait to see Dr. H....so by the time we were done there about 11:30

Collin was just ready to get out of there so I'm sorry I didn't

really get to much time to talk to any of you. It took us about 2

1/2 hrs to get there but the ride home was horrific with a cranky

almost 3 year old, he will be 3 on Tuesday. It took us about 4 hours

to get home since 95 was shut down for a while...we have had it worse

though one day it took us over 8 hours to get home from 95 being shut

down from an accident. At least that day I had Collin's grandma with

me to help entertain him in the car. We will also be at the

conference on September 3rd with Dr. Herzenberg. I think we are

going since Collin just started ponsieti method at age 2 (Ocotber

2003) Collin seems to be doing good, still has some intoeing etc.

but overall they said just to continue with the DBB at night probably

for another year and to still wear the reverse last and straight last

boots during the day. I brought up the external fixator that was

mentioned about 2 visits ago, and right now it looks good that we

don't need to go that route!!! What a relief the thought of putting

him through that was just terrible since I couldn't reason why he

would have 2 surgeries in 8 weeks and a halo surgically implanted

around his leg. Well hopefully we will be able to spend more time

with you all next time. If not we will see some of you shortly at

the conference. Maybe afterwards we could have lunch or dinner

together depending on how the day goes.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

I am glad to hear Collin's visit went well!

Mom to 12/17/98 and

Christian 1/30/04 (unilateral clubfoot) .

_____

From: michele_and_collin

Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 12:54 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Dr. Herzenberg checkups yesterday?

Hello,

Collin's visit went well. He was so happy to come home with no

casts!!! The last few times we were there he went into them, so for

the whole drive there he told me over and over that he didn't want

casts...and it was hard to respond because I didn't want to make any

promises because I wasn't sure. Our appoinment was at 8:40 but we

had x-rays then went to the room to see one of the student docotrs

then had to get more x-rays then saw Dr. H's associate then still had

to wait to see Dr. H....so by the time we were done there about 11:30

Collin was just ready to get out of there so I'm sorry I didn't

really get to much time to talk to any of you. It took us about 2

1/2 hrs to get there but the ride home was horrific with a cranky

almost 3 year old, he will be 3 on Tuesday. It took us about 4 hours

to get home since 95 was shut down for a while...we have had it worse

though one day it took us over 8 hours to get home from 95 being shut

down from an accident. At least that day I had Collin's grandma with

me to help entertain him in the car. We will also be at the

conference on September 3rd with Dr. Herzenberg. I think we are

going since Collin just started ponsieti method at age 2 (Ocotber

2003) Collin seems to be doing good, still has some intoeing etc.

but overall they said just to continue with the DBB at night probably

for another year and to still wear the reverse last and straight last

boots during the day. I brought up the external fixator that was

mentioned about 2 visits ago, and right now it looks good that we

don't need to go that route!!! What a relief the thought of putting

him through that was just terrible since I couldn't reason why he

would have 2 surgeries in 8 weeks and a halo surgically implanted

around his leg. Well hopefully we will be able to spend more time

with you all next time. If not we will see some of you shortly at

the conference. Maybe afterwards we could have lunch or dinner

together depending on how the day goes.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

I am glad to hear Collin's visit went well!

Mom to 12/17/98 and

Christian 1/30/04 (unilateral clubfoot) .

_____

From: michele_and_collin

Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 12:54 PM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Re: Dr. Herzenberg checkups yesterday?

Hello,

Collin's visit went well. He was so happy to come home with no

casts!!! The last few times we were there he went into them, so for

the whole drive there he told me over and over that he didn't want

casts...and it was hard to respond because I didn't want to make any

promises because I wasn't sure. Our appoinment was at 8:40 but we

had x-rays then went to the room to see one of the student docotrs

then had to get more x-rays then saw Dr. H's associate then still had

to wait to see Dr. H....so by the time we were done there about 11:30

Collin was just ready to get out of there so I'm sorry I didn't

really get to much time to talk to any of you. It took us about 2

1/2 hrs to get there but the ride home was horrific with a cranky

almost 3 year old, he will be 3 on Tuesday. It took us about 4 hours

to get home since 95 was shut down for a while...we have had it worse

though one day it took us over 8 hours to get home from 95 being shut

down from an accident. At least that day I had Collin's grandma with

me to help entertain him in the car. We will also be at the

conference on September 3rd with Dr. Herzenberg. I think we are

going since Collin just started ponsieti method at age 2 (Ocotber

2003) Collin seems to be doing good, still has some intoeing etc.

but overall they said just to continue with the DBB at night probably

for another year and to still wear the reverse last and straight last

boots during the day. I brought up the external fixator that was

mentioned about 2 visits ago, and right now it looks good that we

don't need to go that route!!! What a relief the thought of putting

him through that was just terrible since I couldn't reason why he

would have 2 surgeries in 8 weeks and a halo surgically implanted

around his leg. Well hopefully we will be able to spend more time

with you all next time. If not we will see some of you shortly at

the conference. Maybe afterwards we could have lunch or dinner

together depending on how the day goes.

Michele

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232