Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Hi Mollie, Glad to hear had such a great appt! Marilouise 9/9/03, LCF, cast #4/2nd series Owen and 3/20/99 -- In nosurgery4clubfoot , " molliechicago " wrote: > I am back from my appt w/ Ponseti. He is such a gentle man. This > is the first casting appt that did not scream! > > As a recap, had 5 casts, then AFO, then back in the cast. I > decided to switch from my chicago DR. to Dr.Ponseti. > > is in a cast, and we will go back next monday. Dr. Ponseti > will decide at that point whether to do the tenotomy or put her in > the DBB at that time. He said her heel cord was tight, but that > this cast may stretch it enough w/out needing the tenetomy. He also > said her last cast was causing the bottom of her foot to be rocker > shaped (not flat or arched) and something about her toes that is > hard to describe, but I guess easily corrected. > > I am extremely relieved that I went to see him. Ultimately, the > outcome may have been the same if I stayed w/ the Chicago Dr., but > it would take at least 8 more weeks w/ the chicago doc, instead of 1- > 4 weeks with Dr. ponseti. Also, I would always be second guessing > what the Chicago doc was doing. Not having to worry about 's > treatment, and outcome, is worth the drive to Iowa. > > By the way, the stay at the RMH was perfect. Thanks for the tip. > > I will let you know how the next appt goes on monday. > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Hi Mollie, Glad to hear had such a great appt! Marilouise 9/9/03, LCF, cast #4/2nd series Owen and 3/20/99 -- In nosurgery4clubfoot , " molliechicago " wrote: > I am back from my appt w/ Ponseti. He is such a gentle man. This > is the first casting appt that did not scream! > > As a recap, had 5 casts, then AFO, then back in the cast. I > decided to switch from my chicago DR. to Dr.Ponseti. > > is in a cast, and we will go back next monday. Dr. Ponseti > will decide at that point whether to do the tenotomy or put her in > the DBB at that time. He said her heel cord was tight, but that > this cast may stretch it enough w/out needing the tenetomy. He also > said her last cast was causing the bottom of her foot to be rocker > shaped (not flat or arched) and something about her toes that is > hard to describe, but I guess easily corrected. > > I am extremely relieved that I went to see him. Ultimately, the > outcome may have been the same if I stayed w/ the Chicago Dr., but > it would take at least 8 more weeks w/ the chicago doc, instead of 1- > 4 weeks with Dr. ponseti. Also, I would always be second guessing > what the Chicago doc was doing. Not having to worry about 's > treatment, and outcome, is worth the drive to Iowa. > > By the way, the stay at the RMH was perfect. Thanks for the tip. > > I will let you know how the next appt goes on monday. > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Hi Mollie, Glad to hear had such a great appt! Marilouise 9/9/03, LCF, cast #4/2nd series Owen and 3/20/99 -- In nosurgery4clubfoot , " molliechicago " wrote: > I am back from my appt w/ Ponseti. He is such a gentle man. This > is the first casting appt that did not scream! > > As a recap, had 5 casts, then AFO, then back in the cast. I > decided to switch from my chicago DR. to Dr.Ponseti. > > is in a cast, and we will go back next monday. Dr. Ponseti > will decide at that point whether to do the tenotomy or put her in > the DBB at that time. He said her heel cord was tight, but that > this cast may stretch it enough w/out needing the tenetomy. He also > said her last cast was causing the bottom of her foot to be rocker > shaped (not flat or arched) and something about her toes that is > hard to describe, but I guess easily corrected. > > I am extremely relieved that I went to see him. Ultimately, the > outcome may have been the same if I stayed w/ the Chicago Dr., but > it would take at least 8 more weeks w/ the chicago doc, instead of 1- > 4 weeks with Dr. ponseti. Also, I would always be second guessing > what the Chicago doc was doing. Not having to worry about 's > treatment, and outcome, is worth the drive to Iowa. > > By the way, the stay at the RMH was perfect. Thanks for the tip. > > I will let you know how the next appt goes on monday. > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 I'm so happy for you! s. appt today w/ ponseti I am back from my appt w/ Ponseti. He is such a gentle man. This is the first casting appt that did not scream! As a recap, had 5 casts, then AFO, then back in the cast. I decided to switch from my chicago DR. to Dr.Ponseti. is in a cast, and we will go back next monday. Dr. Ponseti will decide at that point whether to do the tenotomy or put her in the DBB at that time. He said her heel cord was tight, but that this cast may stretch it enough w/out needing the tenetomy. He also said her last cast was causing the bottom of her foot to be rocker shaped (not flat or arched) and something about her toes that is hard to describe, but I guess easily corrected. I am extremely relieved that I went to see him. Ultimately, the outcome may have been the same if I stayed w/ the Chicago Dr., but it would take at least 8 more weeks w/ the chicago doc, instead of 1- 4 weeks with Dr. ponseti. Also, I would always be second guessing what the Chicago doc was doing. Not having to worry about 's treatment, and outcome, is worth the drive to Iowa. By the way, the stay at the RMH was perfect. Thanks for the tip. I will let you know how the next appt goes on monday. Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Glad to hear 's appointment went well. Dr. Ponseti is such a wonderful man! It is well worth the 6000 miles we have driven for 's treatment. The staff at the RMH is always so welcoming. Glad to hear you had a good experience as well. Keep us updated. Bridget & bl cf 2/20/04 sandals 18/7 molliechicago mvanderkarr@...> wrote: I am back from my appt w/ Ponseti. He is such a gentle man. This is the first casting appt that did not scream! As a recap, had 5 casts, then AFO, then back in the cast. I decided to switch from my chicago DR. to Dr.Ponseti. is in a cast, and we will go back next monday. Dr. Ponseti will decide at that point whether to do the tenotomy or put her in the DBB at that time. He said her heel cord was tight, but that this cast may stretch it enough w/out needing the tenetomy. He also said her last cast was causing the bottom of her foot to be rocker shaped (not flat or arched) and something about her toes that is hard to describe, but I guess easily corrected. I am extremely relieved that I went to see him. Ultimately, the outcome may have been the same if I stayed w/ the Chicago Dr., but it would take at least 8 more weeks w/ the chicago doc, instead of 1- 4 weeks with Dr. ponseti. Also, I would always be second guessing what the Chicago doc was doing. Not having to worry about 's treatment, and outcome, is worth the drive to Iowa. By the way, the stay at the RMH was perfect. Thanks for the tip. I will let you know how the next appt goes on monday. Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Mollie, I agree, just for peace of mind, the trip is definitely worth it! How is doing? Is she tolerating the cast okay? Keep us posted. Daiga and Owen, 02/04/03 Unilateral LCF, FAB 14/24 > I am back from my appt w/ Ponseti. He is such a gentle man. This > is the first casting appt that did not scream! > > As a recap, had 5 casts, then AFO, then back in the cast. I > decided to switch from my chicago DR. to Dr.Ponseti. > > is in a cast, and we will go back next monday. Dr. Ponseti > will decide at that point whether to do the tenotomy or put her in > the DBB at that time. He said her heel cord was tight, but that > this cast may stretch it enough w/out needing the tenetomy. He also > said her last cast was causing the bottom of her foot to be rocker > shaped (not flat or arched) and something about her toes that is > hard to describe, but I guess easily corrected. > > I am extremely relieved that I went to see him. Ultimately, the > outcome may have been the same if I stayed w/ the Chicago Dr., but > it would take at least 8 more weeks w/ the chicago doc, instead of 1- > 4 weeks with Dr. ponseti. Also, I would always be second guessing > what the Chicago doc was doing. Not having to worry about 's > treatment, and outcome, is worth the drive to Iowa. > > By the way, the stay at the RMH was perfect. Thanks for the tip. > > I will let you know how the next appt goes on monday. > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Mollie, I agree, just for peace of mind, the trip is definitely worth it! How is doing? Is she tolerating the cast okay? Keep us posted. Daiga and Owen, 02/04/03 Unilateral LCF, FAB 14/24 > I am back from my appt w/ Ponseti. He is such a gentle man. This > is the first casting appt that did not scream! > > As a recap, had 5 casts, then AFO, then back in the cast. I > decided to switch from my chicago DR. to Dr.Ponseti. > > is in a cast, and we will go back next monday. Dr. Ponseti > will decide at that point whether to do the tenotomy or put her in > the DBB at that time. He said her heel cord was tight, but that > this cast may stretch it enough w/out needing the tenetomy. He also > said her last cast was causing the bottom of her foot to be rocker > shaped (not flat or arched) and something about her toes that is > hard to describe, but I guess easily corrected. > > I am extremely relieved that I went to see him. Ultimately, the > outcome may have been the same if I stayed w/ the Chicago Dr., but > it would take at least 8 more weeks w/ the chicago doc, instead of 1- > 4 weeks with Dr. ponseti. Also, I would always be second guessing > what the Chicago doc was doing. Not having to worry about 's > treatment, and outcome, is worth the drive to Iowa. > > By the way, the stay at the RMH was perfect. Thanks for the tip. > > I will let you know how the next appt goes on monday. > > Mollie and lcf 4/14/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 is tolerating her cast well. I am looking forward to returing to see Dr. Ponseti on monday. i will keep you posted on her progress, and I really appreciate the support and encouragement to contact Ponseti. mollie and lcf 4/14/04 > Mollie, I agree, just for peace of mind, the trip is definitely worth > it! How is doing? Is she tolerating the cast okay? Keep us > posted. > > Daiga and Owen, 02/04/03 > Unilateral LCF, FAB 14/24 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 is tolerating her cast well. I am looking forward to returing to see Dr. Ponseti on monday. i will keep you posted on her progress, and I really appreciate the support and encouragement to contact Ponseti. mollie and lcf 4/14/04 > Mollie, I agree, just for peace of mind, the trip is definitely worth > it! How is doing? Is she tolerating the cast okay? Keep us > posted. > > Daiga and Owen, 02/04/03 > Unilateral LCF, FAB 14/24 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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