Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 You can cancel the tenotomy to buy yourself a little time. I wouldn't let anyone do any cutting until you are really, really sure about it. s. Thanks ya'll. Logan is suppose to have his tetomy in January so i need to do something quick. I have some major things to think about. a Logan 07/12/04 bicf serial casting Naomi powellbugs@...> wrote: a, I know that a number of people from Texas travel to St Louis, Missouri to see Dr Dobbs. He practiced in Iowa with Dr Ponseti for many years before going to MO. From all I hear, he is an exceedingly experienced and well respected doctor. Another reason to take your son to him... He works out of a Shriner's hospital which means--among other things--that care is provided absolutely free of charge. This includes the shoes, the bars, everything.(Our son Jonah is treated at the Shriner's in Sacramento, CA and we have been astounded by their generosity) I have heard of a few families in TX who have used Angel Flights to fly to MO for free. If one of them sees this, perhaps they could pipe up and let you know how that works. Please let us know if there are other things we can help you with. Only you and your husband can make the medical decisions for your son, but we're here to support you and help you in the decision-making process. Naomi The Family Naomi Hannah(02/21/01) Jonah(06/20/03, bilteral clubfoot, FAB 14/7) kitaki m_kitaki@...> wrote: You are difinitely in a difficult sittuation. I was frantic when I knew in my heart that Iowa was the only logical place to take Kai. We had to borrow money from my dad because Angel Flights would not go as far as we needed (Seattle to Iowa) and had to rely heavily on family to help with the other kids, but we did it. Honestly, if you are dealing with unusual cavus, there are only a handful of doctors that are suggested. There may be one closer to you than Iowa. (searching for Dr P's e-mail that has the info .... ) Okay, here is the confirmed US list: Dr Ponseti, Iowa City, Iowa Dr Mosca, Seattle, Washington Dr Colburn, California (dont remember the city) Dr Herzenberg, (help here, I dont remember!) Dr Dobbs (again, dont remember!) There may be more than that, but that is the confirmed list I have from Dr Ponseti as of July for doctors that are able to correct a foot that is atypical in any way or that has responded badly to previous casting. These are also the doctors that have proven track records with " older " children. Angel Re: Re: Pregnant with twins ok here i go spilling my guts. i know that logan's dr is not ponseti certified but i am having a hard enough time arranging going to Houston every Monday. Logan is in soft cast. i work for a bank that has less than 50 employees and the FMLA does not apply to them.......yea you heard me. i am out of PTO (sick) time. They have already taken me off of salary and put me on the clock. Dh is in construction so the rain has put a damper on things. He has just left Tuesday to go work out of state. How far is Iowa from Central Texas. I want the best for Logan but WHAT DO I DO? the cavas is the top part of his foot. kinda got a hump on them. oh yea and i have the insurance with my job. about $400.00 withdrawn out of my check a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Yea your right. the thing about going to the dr goes to it is not Shrinner and and White will not give me another referrel for treatment. So if all else fails we can go to Dr. Dodds in Mo? do i have the dr and state correct? paula logan 07/12/04 bicf serial casting Number23 number23@...> wrote: You can cancel the tenotomy to buy yourself a little time. I wouldn't let anyone do any cutting until you are really, really sure about it. s. Thanks ya'll. Logan is suppose to have his tetomy in January so i need to do something quick. I have some major things to think about. a Logan 07/12/04 bicf serial casting Naomi powellbugs@...> wrote: a, I know that a number of people from Texas travel to St Louis, Missouri to see Dr Dobbs. He practiced in Iowa with Dr Ponseti for many years before going to MO. From all I hear, he is an exceedingly experienced and well respected doctor. Another reason to take your son to him... He works out of a Shriner's hospital which means--among other things--that care is provided absolutely free of charge. This includes the shoes, the bars, everything.(Our son Jonah is treated at the Shriner's in Sacramento, CA and we have been astounded by their generosity) I have heard of a few families in TX who have used Angel Flights to fly to MO for free. If one of them sees this, perhaps they could pipe up and let you know how that works. Please let us know if there are other things we can help you with. Only you and your husband can make the medical decisions for your son, but we're here to support you and help you in the decision-making process. Naomi The Family Naomi Hannah(02/21/01) Jonah(06/20/03, bilteral clubfoot, FAB 14/7) kitaki m_kitaki@...> wrote: You are difinitely in a difficult sittuation. I was frantic when I knew in my heart that Iowa was the only logical place to take Kai. We had to borrow money from my dad because Angel Flights would not go as far as we needed (Seattle to Iowa) and had to rely heavily on family to help with the other kids, but we did it. Honestly, if you are dealing with unusual cavus, there are only a handful of doctors that are suggested. There may be one closer to you than Iowa. (searching for Dr P's e-mail that has the info .... ) Okay, here is the confirmed US list: Dr Ponseti, Iowa City, Iowa Dr Mosca, Seattle, Washington Dr Colburn, California (dont remember the city) Dr Herzenberg, (help here, I dont remember!) Dr Dobbs (again, dont remember!) There may be more than that, but that is the confirmed list I have from Dr Ponseti as of July for doctors that are able to correct a foot that is atypical in any way or that has responded badly to previous casting. These are also the doctors that have proven track records with " older " children. Angel Re: Re: Pregnant with twins ok here i go spilling my guts. i know that logan's dr is not ponseti certified but i am having a hard enough time arranging going to Houston every Monday. Logan is in soft cast. i work for a bank that has less than 50 employees and the FMLA does not apply to them.......yea you heard me. i am out of PTO (sick) time. They have already taken me off of salary and put me on the clock. Dh is in construction so the rain has put a damper on things. He has just left Tuesday to go work out of state. How far is Iowa from Central Texas. I want the best for Logan but WHAT DO I DO? the cavas is the top part of his foot. kinda got a hump on them. oh yea and i have the insurance with my job. about $400.00 withdrawn out of my check a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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