New Member

[Guest guest]

Hi Nichole,

Welcome to the group!!!

I know exactly what you are going through. Exactly a year ago today,

I had upper/lower jaw surgery. I was not wired shut, but I did have

a splint on my upper jaw. The surgery lasted 3.5 hours and I lost

very little blood. I was in the hospital for 24 hours. I did not

have any pain, but there was lots of numbness, of which 95% of has

subsided. I was able to drink lots of water and apple juice in the

hospital . . . which was fine with me. I had no problem going to the

bathroom on my own. There was lots of swelling, which peaked on the

fifth day after surgery and began to subside rapidly after that. I

used ice packs pretty much around the clock those five days.

Although I was congested after the surgery, it wasn't as bad as I

thought is going to be and I did use a vaporizer (cold) 24-7. It

helped out alot. All my meds (pain/antibiotic) were liquid and I

never missed a dose. I also was given Peridex to rinse my mouth. I

think I used that about three to four times a day. It is important

to keep those stitches clean. I drank lots of Boost and had mashed

potatoes thinned down with chicken broth. I ate pudding and drank

protein smoothies that included ice cream. I still managed to lose

ten pounds! You may want to get a couple of baby spoons. Those were

a real help to me. I also used the Zip-N-Squeeze bags. Those were

great! I highly recommend them. You can order them online. I also

invested in a hand held blender. It was great for pureeing soups.

One concoction I would make was 8 or more ounces of milk, 3-4

tablespoons of Ovaltine, a banana, and a tablespoon of peanut butter,

all blended together. I could go on forever, so may I suggest that

you read two of my past post which may be of some help to you. They

are message number 73415 and message number 77273. The first is my

original post and the second is a recap of my pre and post surgery

experience. Take care Nichole and try not to be too nervous. All

will be fine and you will soon be on the other side looking forward

to the day when your braces come off!!! Best wishes and good luck to

you! God Bless!

With regards,

Dale

New Orleans, LA

Upper/Lower

06-02-04

> Hello everybody my name is Nichole.

>

> I am having surgery in two weeks and don't know what to expect

after. I

> am having upper and lower jaw surgery. I am not having my jaws

wired

> shut but was told I am going to be on a liquid diet for 4-6 weeks.

How

> did that work out for all of you? How much pain is there after? How

> long until your up and running again? How much swelling is there

and

> how long does it last? As you can see I have alot of questions so I

> hope someone can help out.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I neglected to tell you in my original reply to you that I was back at

work in two weeks. I work in an office and I had very little trouble

getting people to understand me on the phone. Actually, I think going

back to work helped me get through my recovery alot quicker . . .

mentally at least. Take care

With regards

Dale

New Orleans, LA

Upper/Lower

06-02-04

> Hello everybody my name is Nichole.

>

> I am having surgery in two weeks and don't know what to expect after.

I

> am having upper and lower jaw surgery. I am not having my jaws wired

> shut but was told I am going to be on a liquid diet for 4-6 weeks.

How

> did that work out for all of you? How much pain is there after? How

> long until your up and running again? How much swelling is there and

> how long does it last? As you can see I have alot of questions so I

> hope someone can help out.

[Guest guest]

Nichole,

Welcome to the group! I would suggest that you read through the

postings here and ask your Surgeon any question that pops into your

head - no matter how big or small. The best patient is an informed

one.

I'm just past 4 weeks post-op and am wired and splinted. I won't lie

to you - it sucks! But, I'm managing ... I have 4 more weeks to go.

I'd suggest eating all your favorite foods over the next couple of

weeks 'cause you're going to miss them!

The pain for me has honestly been minimal. It's more about being

uncomfortable than anything else. Again ... you get used to it.

I've read that the swelling can last (in minimal amounts) for upwards

of a year ... but usually dissipates in half that much. My swelling

goes up and down by the day. It depends on how I sleep. It's

somewhat about the gravity.

Anyway ... best of luck as you move forward!

Take care,

Carol

> Hello everybody my name is Nichole.

>

> I am having surgery in two weeks and don't know what to expect

after. I

> am having upper and lower jaw surgery. I am not having my jaws

wired

> shut but was told I am going to be on a liquid diet for 4-6 weeks.

How

> did that work out for all of you? How much pain is there after? How

> long until your up and running again? How much swelling is there

and

> how long does it last? As you can see I have alot of questions so I

> hope someone can help out.

[Guest guest]

Nichole,

I had my surgery on May 18th, and for me it wasn't nearly as bad as I

had feared it would be. I had my top jaw broken into three pieces and

moved, my bottom jaw broken and moved forward, and some bone extracted

from my chin and placed in my cheeks. I was in surgery for five

hours, and I was in the hospital for three nights.

The first three days were kind of painful, but the only pain meds I

was on were Tylenol 3, Sudafed, and an anti-inflammatory to reduce

swelling.

My face did not swell much at all, and I had very little bruising,

which really surprised me. My jaws aren't wired shut either, I just

have a splint and my rubber bands.

My swelling went down a lot the first week, but now it has slowed down

a lot. The second week, I started using a hot pack to ease the

pressure and that helped a lot, especially after you eat or brush your

teeth and your jaw is aching. I am still really numb in most of my

face and inside my mouth. That is probably the most annoying thing to

me, because my mouth won't move like i want it to!

I don't think the liquid diet has to last for 4 to 6 weeks, my doctor

was making me eat mashed potatoes and stuff like that before I could

leave the hospital. Now i am eating things like pasta, ramen noodles,

etc. One day my grandmother made pot roast and it smelled so good I

smushed up some beef and potatoes and just slurped it down!

I am planning on going back to work this Wednesday, so that'll be

three weeks. I've been getting out of the house this week, just going

to Target or somewhere and walking around. I've found if i don't eat

enough during the day I lose my energy and get weak if I try to exert

myself. It's really important to get enough nutrients. I make myself

a blender full of Boost Protein shake and chocolate ice cream, and

drink that between eating.

As someone else suggested, get the Zip N' Squeeze bags!!! They make

eating soooo much easier, and you'll be able to eat more without

hurting your jaws.

Well, good luck and feel free to email me if you think of any other

questions. I know how scary it is before surgery , I was so nervous

and stressed out for weeks beforehand but trust me, it's really not

that bad!

Miranda

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome to the group! We sure do love having RSS adults join so we

can " pick your brain " so to speak!

There is also another group on yahoo called RSS People, it's for

adults with RSS and they would love for you to join there but please

keep with this group also as we truly value the opinions of you guys!

My youngest daughter, Olivia, also has RSS and we've learned so much

from this group not to mention that it has been my only place for

sanity at times.

Looking forward to getting to know you better!

Leah, mom to 10 and Olivia 5.5 yrs, 22lbs, 36 " , RSS, OI

> Hello All~! My name is and I am a new member to this board.

I

> am an RSS adult (age 20 5'1 102#). I have been looking into RSS

more

> on my own as I am getting older (rather than relying on my parents)

and

> found this board. Just wanted to tell everyone hi and I hope ya'all

> are having a great day!

>

>

> Southwest Missouri State University

[Guest guest]

Welcome

So tell us more about yourself and what we should teach our little ones. My name

is and my Daughter is Vittoria (Tori) she is 5 and we live in NY. She was

diagnosed with RSS in 2001 and we just started seeing Dr.Harbison and went to

this years Magic Convention which was amazing. Ck it out for next year we would

love to meet you.

New Member

Hello All~! My name is and I am a new member to this board. I

am an RSS adult (age 20 5'1 102#). I have been looking into RSS more

on my own as I am getting older (rather than relying on my parents)and

found this board. Just wanted to tell everyone hi and I hope ya'all

are having a great day!

Southwest Missouri State University

[Guest guest]

hi kristen!!

welcome to the group!! we always love when more adults with rss join

so we can ask them about growing up with rss!! did you check out the

MAGIC Foundations website? www.magicfoundation.org also i know

there is a list group for just adults with rss but i am not sure the

address!! i am sure one of the adults on here will see it and post it

for you! ((HUGS))

jodie c

(nicholas-7 nonrss, christopher-4 rss periactin, ght genotropin,

assmentry(left side 1cm), ADHD and OCD possible, johanthon-2 nonrss)

[Guest guest]

Hi, Ana! Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to the group!

Do you mind sharing with us what doctor that you've decided to seek

treatment with?

There's a parents' checklist on this website:

http://members.tripod.com/ponseti_links-ivil that can be helpful

when 'interviewing' doctors.

My first suggestion is to make sure that you understand the Ponseti

method protocol so that you can make sure that your doctor is

following it exactly in order to give your baby the best possible

chances for successful treatment and the least chance for relapse.

Take lots of pictures! You'll want to remember where you started

from and be able to show your child the amazing transformation of

his/her feet!

I have some 'tips and tricks' and 'faq's' on my daughter's website-

some of it is " vintage " information since she's already 6 years old

and some things have changed recently as far as bracing is

concerned, but much of it is still pertinent. It's at

http://ponseticlubfoot.freeservers.com/

I hope you will continue to 'hang out' here with us and keep us

posted on your baby's arrival and treatment. Please ask any

questions- that's what we're here for. Try to let go of any worries

and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

Regards,

& (3-16-00, lcf)

>

> Hi,

>

> My name is Ana, and I am expecting my first child in a few weeks.

At

> my 20 week ultrasound our perinatologist noticed that the baby had

> bilateral clubefeet.

> After some research we decided to go with the Ponseti Method. We

had

> our prenatal consultation this morning, and we are very happey

with

> the decision.

> I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for us?

>

> Thanks

>

> Ana

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Marci,

Congratulations on little Mollie. I'm glad you found this board and

I'm even more pleased that you happened upon the Ponseti method. I

joined the board in February after my daughter was born in January

with bilateral clubfoot. Since then I've heard only raves about Dr.

Dobbs and I'm sure you will be happy with the results. We, too,

started out with a local ortho who casted my daughter for her first

month and I know he would have recommended surgery as well since he

wasn't using the Ponseti technique. At first, I was a little

pertubed at " losing " the first month. But, now I'm over it because

we did find the Ponseti method and her feet are fully corrected and

it's all behind us now. I'm just thankful that we didn't continue

with the first doc and didn't go down the road of surgery.

We're glad you're here!

and -J'nee, bcf, born 01.07.06, FAB 23/7

>

> Hi everyone. I am new and want to introduce myself. My name is

> Marci. I am from Indiana. My husband and I had our first baby,

> Mollie, in May. She has bilateral clubfoot. We started out going

to

> our local orthopedic dr. After six weeks of casting, he told us

he

> wasn't making any progress and told us to look into getting in a

> Shriner's hospital. After almost a month of getting paper work

> gathered up and waiting to hear something, we are now going to Dr.

> Dobbs in St. Louis. Mollie is now in her second set of casts from

> him. It is a little hard to be the casts again, but after seeing

all

> the kids there running around like there was never any problem is

very

> encouraging. Also, all the stuff I've read online about the

Ponsetti

> Method helps me think I'm in the right place now. I wish I had

known

> from the beginning, we'd be done with casts by now and in our

brace.

> Not to mention less a $1600 dr bill that was useless. I am very

glad

> to have a place to come to get advice from others that are going

> through this. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi and welcome! And welcome Sydney!

I'm sorry to hear that Sydney didn't like her first set of casts. Our

daughter started out with a non-Ponseti doctor and with casts that

only went knee-high, which didn't phase her at all. Then, we switched

to the Ponseti method. I'm assuming you are treating Sydney with the

Ponseti method. The very 1st set of Ponseti casts that my daughter

had she did not like...at all! She cried and cried and didn't sleep

much. By the 3rd week, though, the full-length casts didn't bother

her. I think you can give Sydney a does of Tylenol for discomfort and

to calm her down. Looking back I would have but I didn't know any

better. We just walked around the house all night trying to lull her

to sleep. Hopefully Sydney adjusts and the subsequent cast changes

won't be as traumatic. Needless to say, I'm glad you are here and

that you found the Ponseti method.

and -J'nee, bcf, 5 months old, FAB 23/7

>

> Hi guys, My name is . My daughter Sydney is thirteen days old

> and we are seeing a dr in St. Louis. We are learning about club feet

> right now becuase no one else in our families has it. I would

> appreciate any information that anyone can offer because i have been

> having a tough time with it all; she is my first child. We went to

> Shriner's in St. Louis yesterday and they started the casting

process.

> She has been extremely fussy since we got home and she did NOT sleep

> at all last night, so now I have been up for a very long time. So if

> anyone has any info on anything please feel free to help me out. God

> Bless.

>

[Guest guest]

HI! I just wanted to add a little to this. Keeping cool is another

thing. Those casts are warm. Hopefully tonight will be better for you.

I am glad you are seeking treatment sooner than we did. We were very late

comers to the Ponseti Method.

> Hi and welcome! And welcome Sydney!

>

> I'm sorry to hear that Sydney didn't like her first set of casts. Our

> daughter started out with a non-Ponseti doctor and with casts that only

> went knee-high, which didn't phase her at all. Then, we switched to

> the Ponseti method. I'm assuming you are treating Sydney with the

> Ponseti method. The very 1st set of Ponseti casts that my daughter had

> she did not like...at all! She cried and cried and didn't sleep much.

> By the 3rd week, though, the full-length casts didn't bother her. I

> think you can give Sydney a does of Tylenol for discomfort and to calm

> her down. Looking back I would have but I didn't know any better. We

> just walked around the house all night trying to lull her to sleep.

> Hopefully Sydney adjusts and the subsequent cast changes won't be as

> traumatic. Needless to say, I'm glad you are here and that you found

> the Ponseti method.

>

>

> and -J'nee, bcf, 5 months old, FAB 23/7

>

>

>>

>> Hi guys, My name is . My daughter Sydney is thirteen days old

>> and we are seeing a dr in St. Louis. We are learning about club feet

>> right now becuase no one else in our families has it. I would

>> appreciate any information that anyone can offer because i have been

>> having a tough time with it all; she is my first child. We went to

>> Shriner's in St. Louis yesterday and they started the casting

> process.

>> She has been extremely fussy since we got home and she did NOT sleep

>> at all last night, so now I have been up for a very long time. So if

>> anyone has any info on anything please feel free to help me out. God

>> Bless.

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Ana, you have come to the right place! It is a blessing to have the

knowledge of club feet before the baby's birth so you can do your research. We

received this news about our seven month old at our 16 week sonogram and

it gave us the chance to do research about the treatment. After going about

much internet research, I kept coming back to the Ponseti method of non surgical

correction and haven't looked back or questioned this decision as the absolute

right one.

This group is a wealth of info. I would suggest that you stay on this email

group and read the emails to familiarize yourself with the terms and the issues

which go along with club feet. But try not to get overwhelmed. There are

answers to pretty much every question and issue you will face and not everyone

has problems with the different stages. When was born, I had not yet

found this group and I felt very overwhelmed and alone in my journey. I even

thought about starting my own support group for parents with club feet locally.

But this email group has met my need for support and I have never met in person

a single parent of a club foot child, yet I have received the support I needed.

This group let me know that going to see Dr. Ponseti was an option (which I did

in January for a one time visit) and how to get cheap or free airfare and where

to stay during the visit. I learned about the different choices in braces (the

shoes with a bar that the baby will wear after his/her feet are corrected by

casts). All these things have helped this to be a smoother experience for me

and . So just hang out with us and we will help you. All the best to you

and your baby,

Carol

new member

Hi,

My name is Ana, and I am expecting my first child in a few weeks. At

my 20 week ultrasound our perinatologist noticed that the baby had

bilateral clubefeet.

After some research we decided to go with the Ponseti Method. We had

our prenatal consultation this morning, and we are very happey with

the decision.

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for us?

Thanks

Ana

[Guest guest]

Hi Ana,

Just wanted to welcome you to the group !! You will find this group

of women (and daddies too) a most welcome source of comfort,

knowledge, support and hilarity, lets not forget that one lol! This

group was my life line literally when our Grace was born with club

foot (undiagnosed) in July 2004.

My suggestion would be to set up your appt with your chosen Ponseti

doc sooner than later, once you have your consultation with your

doctor, you will 'really' be able to relax and thouroughly enjoy the

rest of your pregnancy.

Once again, welcome Ana, we are glad to have you here!

Smiles,

& Grace

Unilateral Right Club foot

Treated w/Ponseti method by Dr. Shafique Pirani 4 casts and no

tenotomy. Currently wears the FAB 12-14hrs

Vancouver BC Canada

>

> Welcome, Ana, you have come to the right place! It is a blessing

to have the knowledge of club feet before the baby's birth so you can

do your research. We received this news about our seven month old

at our 16 week sonogram and it gave us the chance to do

research about the treatment. After going about much internet

research, I kept coming back to the Ponseti method of non surgical

correction and haven't looked back or questioned this decision as the

absolute right one.

>

> This group is a wealth of info. I would suggest that you stay on

this email group and read the emails to familiarize yourself with the

terms and the issues which go along with club feet. But try not to

get overwhelmed. There are answers to pretty much every question and

issue you will face and not everyone has problems with the different

stages. When was born, I had not yet found this group and I

felt very overwhelmed and alone in my journey. I even thought about

starting my own support group for parents with club feet locally.

But this email group has met my need for support and I have never met

in person a single parent of a club foot child, yet I have received

the support I needed.

>

> This group let me know that going to see Dr. Ponseti was an option

(which I did in January for a one time visit) and how to get cheap or

free airfare and where to stay during the visit. I learned about the

different choices in braces (the shoes with a bar that the baby will

wear after his/her feet are corrected by casts). All these things

have helped this to be a smoother experience for me and . So

just hang out with us and we will help you. All the best to you and

your baby,

>

> Carol

> new member

>

>

> Hi,

>

> My name is Ana, and I am expecting my first child in a few

weeks. At

> my 20 week ultrasound our perinatologist noticed that the baby

had

> bilateral clubefeet.

> After some research we decided to go with the Ponseti Method. We

had

> our prenatal consultation this morning, and we are very happey

with

> the decision.

> I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for us?

>

> Thanks

>

> Ana

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Ana and congratulations on your baby! Good for you on

discovering the Ponseti Method now. Your child will do well and be

able to enjoy beautiful and pain free feet thanks to the Ponseti

method. After your child is born I would recommend possibly molding

his/her feet before you start casting and take lots of pictures so you

can show your child later the amazing transformation. We had a lady

come to our house and mold 's feet before we flew to Iowa and

people are truly amazed at where she started from. (Target and Shopko

have molding kits for babies hands and feet as well I think.) Make

sure to read over the parent checklist sent you through the

website, as there are some doctors claiming to do the Ponseti method,

but not following it 100%. Always follow your gut, because as your

child's mother you are his/her best advocate. This is a wonderful

group and we are here to help each other. We are forever grateful to

Dr. Ponseti and this method he developed. It made a world of

difference for our daughter. Good luck and keep us posted.

Joyce

, 01-03-02, bcf

>

> Hi,

>

> My name is Ana, and I am expecting my first child in a few weeks. At

> my 20 week ultrasound our perinatologist noticed that the baby had

> bilateral clubefeet.

> After some research we decided to go with the Ponseti Method. We had

> our prenatal consultation this morning, and we are very happey with

> the decision.

> I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for us?

>

> Thanks

>

> Ana

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Are you seeing Dr. Dobbs? If so, I wouldn't worry too much, your daughter will

mellow out but it's a hard adjustment for a baby. The good news is babies

adjust quickly Then again, at 13 days old, the crying could be totally not

related to casting and be upset belly or something else entirely.

If the crying continues though, keep your eye out for any swelling or

discoloration on her toes that might indicate the cast is too tight on her.

Best of luck!

s.

[Guest guest]

Suggestions? Sure! Enjoy your pregnancy and then enjoy your baby! !!!

Don't freak out.

Don't beat yourself up with guilt about it. Do take lots of pictures of her

before treatment begins because you'll want them later even if you don't think

so now.

Do give yourself a couple weeks before you begin treatment to recover from

delivery and let your child 'get on her feet' after deliver too, before you

start the routine of treatment.

Do share her with your family and friends with no shame!

Do feel blessed God has entrusted you with this beautiful child who will require

your dedication.

Do make sure you have a GOOD Ponseti Doctor, not an imitation wanna-be.

Do trust your gut mommy instinct at all times during treatment.

Do ask questions.

Do educate yourself.

Don't let any doctor/family/friend bully you in to parenting in a way you are

not comfortable with.

But mostly, just love her and know that with good Ponseti care she'll be just

fine!

ee

Mother of 3 Clubfooted Sons:

- Bilateral Club Feet April 1998

Everett - Bilateral Club Feet September 2003

Garrison - Bilateral Club Feet March 2006

new member

Hi,

My name is Ana, and I am expecting my first child in a few weeks. At

my 20 week ultrasound our perinatologist noticed that the baby had

bilateral clubefeet.

After some research we decided to go with the Ponseti Method. We had

our prenatal consultation this morning, and we are very happey with

the decision.

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for us?

Thanks

Ana

[Guest guest]

We are going with Dr. Herzenberg at The International Center for

Limb Lengthening which is part of the Rubin Institute for Advanced

Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore MD. Our perinatologist

recommended him.

I went to the website you provided and Dr. Herzenberg wrote a few of

the articles listed on the site. He actually gave us a video and a

few articles to read up on. The dr. was very honest and answered all

of our questions. He told us what to expect, how long treatment

normally is and how it is to keep the braces on for the recommended

time.

Basically, he made me and my husband feel much better about everything.

Thanks for all the information and I will let everyone know how things

are going.

ana

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > My name is Ana, and I am expecting my first child in a few weeks.

> At

> > my 20 week ultrasound our perinatologist noticed that the baby had

> > bilateral clubefeet.

> > After some research we decided to go with the Ponseti Method. We

> had

> > our prenatal consultation this morning, and we are very happey

> with

> > the decision.

> > I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for us?

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> > Ana

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Ana,

That is wonderful news! Dr. Herzenberg is one of the best clubfoot

doctors in the country. Thumbs up!!

Mom to Jenna (4/7/01) and Sam (9/25/04, RCF, Dobbs brace 12-14hrs/day)

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > My name is Ana, and I am expecting my first child in a few weeks.

> > At

> > > my 20 week ultrasound our perinatologist noticed that the baby had

> > > bilateral clubefeet.

> > > After some research we decided to go with the Ponseti Method. We

> > had

> > > our prenatal consultation this morning, and we are very happey

> > with

> > > the decision.

> > > I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for us?

> > >

> > > Thanks

> > >

> > > Ana

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Shelly, Dr Dobbs and a his nurse are great. if u have any question

they are always willing to help and listen to what u have to say or ask.

My son has an Appointment on the 17th also

Amber

Mommy to 12-6-05 bcf dobbs brace 23/7

[Guest guest]

We go to Dr. Dobbs and love him:) His nurse is great too!. My dd is

very wary of new people (has been since birth) and she goes to them no problem.

Good Luck!

Mom to Lilah 12/21/05 lcf Dobbs brace 16-18 hours

ksmama81 wrote:

Hello. My name is Shelly, and my 3 month old daughter has bilateral

club feet. We were seeing a doctor locally, but my daughter's casts

kept slipping. I emailed Dr. Ponseti, and after seeing some of my

daughter's pictures he advised me that has atypical clubfeet.

We are going to see Dr. Dobbs at the Shriner Hospital in St. Louis

July 17th, and I am very excited. If any of you have experience with

Dr. Dobbs, please let me know what you think of him. Thanks!!

Shelly in KS

[Guest guest]

Good for you! You will be so pleased and amazed!

ee

Mother of 3 Clubfooted Sons:

- Bilateral Club Feet April 1998

Everett - Bilateral Club Feet September 2003

Garrison - Bilateral Club Feet March 2006

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New member

Hello. My name is Shelly, and my 3 month old daughter has bilateral

club feet. We were seeing a doctor locally, but my daughter's casts

kept slipping. I emailed Dr. Ponseti, and after seeing some of my

daughter's pictures he advised me that has atypical clubfeet.

We are going to see Dr. Dobbs at the Shriner Hospital in St. Louis

July 17th, and I am very excited. If any of you have experience with

Dr. Dobbs, please let me know what you think of him. Thanks!!

Shelly in KS

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[Guest guest]

Shelly, I am so glad you caught the problem and addressed it when you little

one was still so young. I don't know Dr. Dobbs, but I know many on here that

do, so I am sure you will get lots of feedback. Congratulations and good luck

with the rest of your daughter's care.

11/19/04

ksmama81 wrote:

Hello. My name is Shelly, and my 3 month old daughter has bilateral

club feet. We were seeing a doctor locally, but my daughter's casts

kept slipping. I emailed Dr. Ponseti, and after seeing some of my

daughter's pictures he advised me that has atypical clubfeet.

We are going to see Dr. Dobbs at the Shriner Hospital in St. Louis

July 17th, and I am very excited. If any of you have experience with

Dr. Dobbs, please let me know what you think of him. Thanks!!

Shelly in KS

[Guest guest]

Hi Shelly,

Welcome, so glad to see you here on the board . Can't wait to hear

what Dr. Dobbs has to say! I am sure that he will have you're baby

girls feet fixed in no time! I have heard nothing but good things about

him over the last couple of years.

Again, welcome.

& Grace 23mos

urcf FAB 12-14hrs

>

> Hello. My name is Shelly, and my 3 month old daughter has bilateral

> club feet. We were seeing a doctor locally, but my daughter's casts

> kept slipping. I emailed Dr. Ponseti, and after seeing some of my

> daughter's pictures he advised me that has atypical

clubfeet.

> We are going to see Dr. Dobbs at the Shriner Hospital in St. Louis

> July 17th, and I am very excited. If any of you have experience with

> Dr. Dobbs, please let me know what you think of him. Thanks!!

>

> Shelly in KS

>

[Guest guest]

Shelly,

I don't guess you need me to tell you again, but I will. I think the

world of Dr. Dobbs, he and his entire team are wonderful. They will

take good care of . My son Sammy is 21 months now and just

amazes me running around on those two great little feet, compliments

of Dr. Dobbs.

>

> Hello. My name is Shelly, and my 3 month old daughter has bilateral

> club feet. We were seeing a doctor locally, but my daughter's casts

> kept slipping. I emailed Dr. Ponseti, and after seeing some of my

> daughter's pictures he advised me that has atypical clubfeet.

> We are going to see Dr. Dobbs at the Shriner Hospital in St. Louis

> July 17th, and I am very excited. If any of you have experience with

> Dr. Dobbs, please let me know what you think of him. Thanks!!

>

> Shelly in KS

>

[Guest guest]

Pam-

How has the treatment gone with your son? I've been hearing lots of great

things about Dr. Dobbs, so I am excited to see him.

Shelly in KS

>

>Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>Subject: Re: New member

>Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:53:03 -0000

>

>Shelly,

>

>I have a son who will be 5 in August. We have been seeing Dr. Dobbs

>since he was 2 weeks old. He is a wonderful doctor, you will love

>him! We are from KY and travel to see him--he's worth every mile! He

>truly cares about his patients. I just can't say enough good things

>about him. If you would like me to call you if you have any further

>questions just e-mail me with your phone # pammi_kay@...

>Pam

>

> >

> > Hello. My name is Shelly, and my 3 month old daughter has bilateral

> > club feet. We were seeing a doctor locally, but my daughter's casts

> > kept slipping. I emailed Dr. Ponseti, and after seeing some of my

> > daughter's pictures he advised me that has atypical

>clubfeet.

> > We are going to see Dr. Dobbs at the Shriner Hospital in St. Louis

> > July 17th, and I am very excited. If any of you have experience with

> > Dr. Dobbs, please let me know what you think of him. Thanks!!

> >

> > Shelly in KS

> >

>

>

>

>

>

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