1st appointment at SLC Shriners

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Hi all,

I joined the group a while ago and with the encouragement of Olivia I

decided to apply to SLC. I had obviously read all the posts about

how great the staff and services at SLC are but I was not familiar

with Shriners and didn't realize how there services worked.

Anyway, our application was accepted (within a week of sending it)

and our first appointment is at the end of November - the day before

Thanksgiving. I was hoping some of you could give me an idea of what

the first appointment usually entails. We're flying from California

and I am planning on just being there for the day. I'm mostly

wondering if the doctor decides to cast could the process be turned

around fast enough that we should plan to stay longer.

Best hotel in the area? Do you suggest renting a car or could we

take cabs to get around?

Any insight will be much appreciated!

Our case: Violet was diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at 2 months

old with a 31 degree thoracic curve as well as having Gibbous

Deformity. We have had one x-ray since (just 8 weeks later) and it's

still at 30*. Our current doctor has ZERO experience with infantile

scoliosis.

Thanks in advance,

Janet