Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hard feelings? Whose feelings? surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... Offline Send Email Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if anyone could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my seven month old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom has been messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now recommends surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the doctor fully. Can anyone tell me: 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be endangered 2 - surgery pros and cons 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe (particular anyone in Ukraine) 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Washington, DC or NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 hit send too soon...um what is his whole email addy? s surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... Offline Send Email Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if anyone could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my seven month old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom has been messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now recommends surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the doctor fully. Can anyone tell me: 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be endangered 2 - surgery pros and cons 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe (particular anyone in Ukraine) 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Washington, DC or NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I just looked again and it looks like a yahoo ID. I can speak to my own experiences, I cannot speak with the authority or provide the plethora of links you guys can provide to help this family out or I would have responded myself. I also absolutely do not want to instigate any issues, anywhere, on any site. I have seen postings from the moderator that lead me to believe that if I didn't really watch my response, I might hurt feelings. I am not trying to cause a problem, I am trying to be sensitive to feelings using the experiences I have had since I've been around (late Sept/Oct). P.S. In case anyone is wondering,........... what the hell is she doing here? I am 10 weeks post op, in a non weight bearing cast (read on crutches) and believe me, spending alot of time thinking about my clubfoot and all its history and issues. > > hit send too soon...um what is his whole email addy? > s > > surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... > Offline > Send Email > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if anyone > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my seven month > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom has been > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now recommends > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the doctor fully. > Can anyone tell me: > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be endangered > 2 - surgery pros and cons > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe (particular > anyone in Ukraine) > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Washington, DC or NY > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I don't even know what surgery site you're referring to. Anyway, this guy is only 40 minutes (according to MapQuest which is often wrong) from our Dr. Tuck (who wasn't just trained by Dr. P. but actually worked in Iowa with him for several years) in Rockville, and about an hour from Dr. Herzenberg in Baltimore. You need to get his email address so we can respond to him. If not, I may actually pick up the phone and call a stranger (I'd much rather do it by email). - Seth > This is posted on the surgery site. HE HAS ONLY RECEIVED ONE > RESPONSE. I don't want to refer to this site because of hard > feelings. Could one of you PLEASE respond to him correctly. > > From: Shaman > Date: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:38 pm > Subject: surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... > Offline > Send Email > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if anyone > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my seven month > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom has been > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now recommends > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the doctor fully. > Can anyone tell me: > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be endangered > 2 - surgery pros and cons > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe (particular > anyone in Ukraine) > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Washington, DC or NY > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Never mind - I found the surgical_clubfooters group & I'm responding there. > I don't even know what surgery site you're referring to. Anyway, this > guy > is only 40 minutes (according to MapQuest which is often wrong) from our > Dr. Tuck (who wasn't just trained by Dr. P. but actually worked in Iowa > with him for several years) in Rockville, and about an hour from Dr. > Herzenberg in Baltimore. You need to get his email address so we can > respond to him. If not, I may actually pick up the phone and call a > stranger (I'd much rather do it by email). > > - Seth > > > This is posted on the surgery site. HE HAS ONLY RECEIVED ONE > > RESPONSE. I don't want to refer to this site because of hard > > feelings. Could one of you PLEASE respond to him correctly. > > > > From: Shaman > > Date: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:38 pm > > Subject: surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... > > Offline > > Send Email > > > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if anyone > > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my seven month > > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom has been > > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now recommends > > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the doctor fully. > > Can anyone tell me: > > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be endangered > > 2 - surgery pros and cons > > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe (particular > > anyone in Ukraine) > > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Washington, DC or NY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I believe its a yahoo extension........... emailed me privately and suggested that I email him privately. I hesitated because I cannot provide the informed and gentle introduction into the Ponseti Method that you guys can and I know how important it is to give good information. But after some thought I sent this: Hello , I am a part of several different sites. You may want to post on the other Yahoo health.group sites, there is the clubfoot site, and the nosurgery4clubfoot site that can offer links to doctors, hospitals, and basic anatomical information that can help you make informed choices. I am a 42 year old with a severe right clubfoot who was treated extensively with all types of surgery, I am currently recovering from a heel reconstruction and my 4th or 5th achellies tendon lengthening. I am only an expert on myself and the experiences I have had. The parents on the sites I mentioned have copious amounts of experience with infants and children along with access to the medical research to provide the peace of mind that they are doing the best for their children. I look forward to seeing you there! Please let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. > > I don't even know what surgery site you're referring to. Anyway, this guy > is only 40 minutes (according to MapQuest which is often wrong) from our > Dr. Tuck (who wasn't just trained by Dr. P. but actually worked in Iowa > with him for several years) in Rockville, and about an hour from Dr. > Herzenberg in Baltimore. You need to get his email address so we can > respond to him. If not, I may actually pick up the phone and call a > stranger (I'd much rather do it by email). > > - Seth > > > This is posted on the surgery site. HE HAS ONLY RECEIVED ONE > > RESPONSE. I don't want to refer to this site because of hard > > feelings. Could one of you PLEASE respond to him correctly. > > > > From: Shaman > > Date: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:38 pm > > Subject: surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... > > Offline > > Send Email > > > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if anyone > > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my seven month > > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom has been > > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now recommends > > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the doctor fully. > > Can anyone tell me: > > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be endangered > > 2 - surgery pros and cons > > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe (particular > > anyone in Ukraine) > > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Washington, DC or NY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 THANK YOU!!! > > Never mind - I found the surgical_clubfooters group & I'm responding there. > > > I don't even know what surgery site you're referring to. Anyway, this > > guy > > is only 40 minutes (according to MapQuest which is often wrong) from our > > Dr. Tuck (who wasn't just trained by Dr. P. but actually worked in Iowa > > with him for several years) in Rockville, and about an hour from Dr. > > Herzenberg in Baltimore. You need to get his email address so we can > > respond to him. If not, I may actually pick up the phone and call a > > stranger (I'd much rather do it by email). > > > > - Seth > > > > > This is posted on the surgery site. HE HAS ONLY RECEIVED ONE > > > RESPONSE. I don't want to refer to this site because of hard > > > feelings. Could one of you PLEASE respond to him correctly. > > > > > > From: Shaman > > > Date: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:38 pm > > > Subject: surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... > > > Offline > > > Send Email > > > > > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if anyone > > > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my seven month > > > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom has been > > > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now recommends > > > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the doctor fully. > > > Can anyone tell me: > > > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be endangered > > > 2 - surgery pros and cons > > > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe (particular > > > anyone in Ukraine) > > > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Washington, DC or NY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I just joined the surgery group so I could respond to him. I could've just sent him a direct email at that point but decided to just lay it all out there for everyone and sent it as a reply to the group. After almost getting surgery for my son I'd like everyone to know the options. We'll see what he says. If necessary I'll actually talk to him - hey, it's a local call for me. > I believe its a yahoo extension........... emailed me privately > and suggested that I email him privately. I hesitated because I > cannot provide the informed and gentle introduction into the Ponseti > Method that you guys can and I know how important it is to give good > information. But after some thought I sent this: > > Hello , > > I am a part of several different sites. You may want to post on the > other Yahoo health.group sites, there is the clubfoot site, and the > nosurgery4clubfoot site that can offer links to doctors, hospitals, > and basic anatomical information that can help you make informed > choices. > > I am a 42 year old with a severe right clubfoot who was treated > extensively with all types of surgery, I am currently recovering > from a heel reconstruction and my 4th or 5th achellies tendon > lengthening. > I am only an expert on myself and the experiences I have had. > > The parents on the sites I mentioned have copious amounts of > experience with infants and children along with access to the > medical research to provide the peace of mind that they are doing > the best for their children. > > I look forward to seeing you there! > > Please let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. > > > > > > > > > I don't even know what surgery site you're referring to. Anyway, > this guy > > is only 40 minutes (according to MapQuest which is often wrong) > from our > > Dr. Tuck (who wasn't just trained by Dr. P. but actually worked in > Iowa > > with him for several years) in Rockville, and about an hour from > Dr. > > Herzenberg in Baltimore. You need to get his email address so we > can > > respond to him. If not, I may actually pick up the phone and call > a > > stranger (I'd much rather do it by email). > > > > - Seth > > > > > This is posted on the surgery site. HE HAS ONLY RECEIVED ONE > > > RESPONSE. I don't want to refer to this site because of hard > > > feelings. Could one of you PLEASE respond to him correctly. > > > > > > From: Shaman > > > Date: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:38 pm > > > Subject: surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... > > > Offline > > > Send Email > > > > > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if anyone > > > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my seven > month > > > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom has > been > > > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now recommends > > > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the doctor > fully. > > > Can anyone tell me: > > > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be endangered > > > 2 - surgery pros and cons > > > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe > (particular > > > anyone in Ukraine) > > > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Washington, DC > or NY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Thank you Seth, again, for your help. I really kinda freaked out when I saw his post. I knew what sort of reply he should receive and knew I am not able to provide the depth of information necessary. As always, this place brings a smile to my face. You all do such important things here!! The Old Fart, > > > > > > I don't even know what surgery site you're referring to. Anyway, > > this guy > > > is only 40 minutes (according to MapQuest which is often wrong) > > from our > > > Dr. Tuck (who wasn't just trained by Dr. P. but actually worked in > > Iowa > > > with him for several years) in Rockville, and about an hour from > > Dr. > > > Herzenberg in Baltimore. You need to get his email address so we > > can > > > respond to him. If not, I may actually pick up the phone and call > > a > > > stranger (I'd much rather do it by email). > > > > > > - Seth > > > > > > > This is posted on the surgery site. HE HAS ONLY RECEIVED ONE > > > > RESPONSE. I don't want to refer to this site because of hard > > > > feelings. Could one of you PLEASE respond to him correctly. > > > > > > > > From: Shaman > > > > Date: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:38 pm > > > > Subject: surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... > > > > Offline > > > > Send Email > > > > > > > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if anyone > > > > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my seven > > month > > > > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom has > > been > > > > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now recommends > > > > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the doctor > > fully. > > > > Can anyone tell me: > > > > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be endangered > > > > 2 - surgery pros and cons > > > > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe > > (particular > > > > anyone in Ukraine) > > > > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Washington, DC > > or NY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hey , I have seen some of your postings on the clubfoot board and they have been really thoughtfull and kind. Time heals all wounds right and as far as I'm concerned, you are welcome to post here anytime you like =) I was never mad at ya anyway btw, hard to imagine all the pain you have endured and are enduring, couldn't really put myself in your shoes so decided to just not get upset. I think that after being on these boards and doing some reading/research that you have done a total turn around and are now a supporter of a non-surgical approach first now anyway and I think that you have some really good advise for parents so I for one am glad that you are posting again =) jm2c & Grace > > > > > > > > I don't even know what surgery site you're referring to. > Anyway, > > > this guy > > > > is only 40 minutes (according to MapQuest which is often > wrong) > > > from our > > > > Dr. Tuck (who wasn't just trained by Dr. P. but actually > worked in > > > Iowa > > > > with him for several years) in Rockville, and about an hour > from > > > Dr. > > > > Herzenberg in Baltimore. You need to get his email address > so we > > > can > > > > respond to him. If not, I may actually pick up the phone and > call > > > a > > > > stranger (I'd much rather do it by email). > > > > > > > > - Seth > > > > > > > > > This is posted on the surgery site. HE HAS ONLY > RECEIVED ONE > > > > > RESPONSE. I don't want to refer to this site because of > hard > > > > > feelings. Could one of you PLEASE respond to him > correctly. > > > > > > > > > > From: Shaman > > > > > Date: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:38 pm > > > > > Subject: surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... > > > > > Offline > > > > > Send Email > > > > > > > > > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if > anyone > > > > > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my seven > > > month > > > > > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom > has > > > been > > > > > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now > recommends > > > > > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the > doctor > > > fully. > > > > > Can anyone tell me: > > > > > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be > endangered > > > > > 2 - surgery pros and cons > > > > > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe > > > (particular > > > > > anyone in Ukraine) > > > > > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Washington, > DC > > > or NY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Thank you, . You all are wonderful teachers and provide terrific links to sites that are pretty convincing. What really opened my eyes was following the different links to the stories regarding the experiences of the children you all have so graciously posted. The results are amazing!!! I can't repeat often enough, I hope to help in anyway I can. Take care and again, thank you for your kind thoughts.--- > > > > > > > > > > I don't even know what surgery site you're referring to. > > Anyway, > > > > this guy > > > > > is only 40 minutes (according to MapQuest which is often > > wrong) > > > > from our > > > > > Dr. Tuck (who wasn't just trained by Dr. P. but actually > > worked in > > > > Iowa > > > > > with him for several years) in Rockville, and about an hour > > from > > > > Dr. > > > > > Herzenberg in Baltimore. You need to get his email address > > so we > > > > can > > > > > respond to him. If not, I may actually pick up the phone > and > > call > > > > a > > > > > stranger (I'd much rather do it by email). > > > > > > > > > > - Seth > > > > > > > > > > > This is posted on the surgery site. HE HAS ONLY > > RECEIVED ONE > > > > > > RESPONSE. I don't want to refer to this site because of > > hard > > > > > > feelings. Could one of you PLEASE respond to him > > correctly. > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Shaman > > > > > > Date: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:38 pm > > > > > > Subject: surgery for a seven month old yankeeclippe... > > > > > > Offline > > > > > > Send Email > > > > > > > > > > > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was wondering if > > anyone > > > > > > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for my > seven > > > > month > > > > > > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His mom > > has > > > > been > > > > > > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor now > > recommends > > > > > > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust the > > doctor > > > > fully. > > > > > > Can anyone tell me: > > > > > > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be > > endangered > > > > > > 2 - surgery pros and cons > > > > > > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in Europe > > > > (particular > > > > > > anyone in Ukraine) > > > > > > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in > Washington, > > DC > > > > or NY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi , He also posted on the clubfoot board and got several responses pointing him to the Ponseti method. Cheers, with (3y) and Alister (3y, RCF, Ponseti method, UK) PS: Sorry if someone has already replied about this, I just can't keep up with all the emails... --- cawleydenise wrote: > This is posted on the surgery site. HE HAS ONLY > RECEIVED ONE > RESPONSE. I don't want to refer to this site > because of hard > feelings. Could one of you PLEASE respond to him > correctly. > > > Date: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:38 pm > Subject: surgery for a seven month old > yankeeclippe... > Offline > Send Email > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was > wondering if anyone > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for > my seven month > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His > mom has been > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor > now recommends > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust > the doctor fully. > Can anyone tell me: > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be > endangered > 2 - surgery pros and cons > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in > Europe (particular > anyone in Ukraine) > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in > Washington, DC or NY > > > > > > > ___________________________________________________________ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Thanks , I saw that as well. I appreciate the follow up. I hope you have a wonderful " rest of the weekend " . > > > This is posted on the surgery site. HE HAS ONLY > > RECEIVED ONE > > RESPONSE. I don't want to refer to this site > > because of hard > > feelings. Could one of you PLEASE respond to him > > correctly. > > > > From: Shaman <yankeeclipper0005@> > > Date: Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:38 pm > > Subject: surgery for a seven month old > > yankeeclippe... > > Offline > > Send Email > > > > Folks, I've just joined your group and I was > > wondering if anyone > > could give me insight on how to handle surgery for > > my seven month > > old. He lives in Europe while I live in the U.S. His > > mom has been > > messaging foot and it has improved but the doctor > > now recommends > > surgery. She is worried and doesn't seem to trust > > the doctor fully. > > Can anyone tell me: > > 1 - surgery risks - can the child's life/health be > > endangered > > 2 - surgery pros and cons > > 3 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in > > Europe (particular > > anyone in Ukraine) > > 4 - if known, reputable surgeons/facilities in > > Washington, DC or NY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___________________________________________________________ > To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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