Re: Shreveport, LA Shrinir's Hospital

[Guest guest]

Hi again Amber,

actually we've kind of talked about the Shreveport Shrine a lot lately as

another mother was looking in to treatment options near Oklahoma.

While I would venture to say the Shreveport Shrine can " technically " work on

club feet, I wouldn't trust them to and they don't have Ponseti Method

doctors...so you're more or less jumping from the frying pan in to the fire.

Be patient. Doctor Dobbs will reply to you, if he hasn't already - and as far

as Shrine hospitals go, that is the one you need to aim for. Don't let distance

be your deciding factor!!!

I'm still (still???) undecided about where I'll be taking my baby when he's born

soon - but either to Iowa City or to St. Louis (dobbs). Unless our ultrasound

was horribly mistaken, this will be my 3rd clubfoot baby and I just know enough

by now to know there really isn't any cheap imitation - and inferior treatment

is going to haunt a child all the years of his/her life. No cheap imitation,

but yes, there IS an Easy Fix! That's the Ponseti Method.

You can help yourself gear up by looking on the web at Havenhouse.org, or

Youthbridge.org - it's the same place but recently changing names so one or the

other. That is the house Shrine sponsors. But also look up Mc

House St. Louis - and you find their web page for information, too.

The Shrine hospital page doesn't have a whole lot but you can easily search

that up too (Shrine Hospital St. Louis). Call or email any or all of these

folks to answer your more specific nagging questions.

I hope some of this helps and honestly, you won't regret the initial " trouble "

of finding and getting the right help. The difference will be amazing!

s.

Shreveport, LA Shrinir's Hospital

Does anyone know anything about Shreveport, LA Shrinir's Hospital ?

If they even deal with club feet or nor ?

Sorry yall if im a bother jsut got alot of questions and always seems

like i hit a wall alot of the time

Amber

Mother to 12/6/05 BCF

[Guest guest]

Amber,

I haven't read all the replies to you yet, but if I can impart just one

thing to you -- you do NOT want to go to the Shreveport Shrine.

There is someone at the St. Louis Shrine who can help you with travel

arrangements - it is shrine policy to send you (and pay for

transportation or send the Shriners van) to the closest shrine. Since

you need to go to St. Louis you will need to find a way to get there.

If transport is an issue, they can help you get Wings of Hope or

another free flight program to get you there and back. If ee did

not already give you the woman's name and number I will find it for

you. Hang in there, we'll get you to Dr. Dobbs!

>

> Does anyone know anything about Shreveport, LA Shrinir's Hospital ?

> If they even deal with club feet or nor ?

>

> Sorry yall if im a bother jsut got alot of questions and always seems

> like i hit a wall alot of the time

>

> Amber

> Mother to 12/6/05 BCF

>

[Guest guest]

She gave me the Lady's name which is sandy but no telephone # . the

number would be gratefully appreciated

[Guest guest]

never mind i see u have already sent the # sorry

[Guest guest]

Amber

I'm going to St. Louis, it will take several months to get in to Shreveport.

I know by experince. So I called to reschudule his appointment. I talked to

family services at St. Louis Shriners hospital. I have the number but not in

here right now. I'm getting ready for church. Have any question let me know.

Larissa and 7-15-05

wrote:

Amber,

I haven't read all the replies to you yet, but if I can impart just one

thing to you -- you do NOT want to go to the Shreveport Shrine.

There is someone at the St. Louis Shrine who can help you with travel

arrangements - it is shrine policy to send you (and pay for

transportation or send the Shriners van) to the closest shrine. Since

you need to go to St. Louis you will need to find a way to get there.

If transport is an issue, they can help you get Wings of Hope or

another free flight program to get you there and back. If ee did

not already give you the woman's name and number I will find it for

you. Hang in there, we'll get you to Dr. Dobbs!

>

> Does anyone know anything about Shreveport, LA Shrinir's Hospital ?

> If they even deal with club feet or nor ?

>

> Sorry yall if im a bother jsut got alot of questions and always seems

> like i hit a wall alot of the time

>

> Amber

> Mother to 12/6/05 BCF

>

[Guest guest]

Amber

This is the number I called 1- and ask for Gail she's the one made

all my arrangements for me. She is wonderful call her tomorrow and tell her

your story she will help you.

Larissa and 7-15-05

TNDodgeGrl@... wrote:

never mind i see u have already sent the # sorry