Re: Lily returns from first appt with Dr. Ponseti

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have been wondering how it went all day, thanks for posting so

quick! Can't say enough about mommy instincts, aren't they amazing!

So three sets of casts and possibly another tenotomy and remotely the

possibility of the ATTT. Well thank goodness you went right to the

best! This is the problem with a lot of ortho's out there, they just

cannot recognize/deal with severe/complex feet. Just so so happy that

you got your Lily in to Ponseti!!

We'll just take it one step at a time! Many here have gone through

recasting/second tenotomies with great results - no ATTT needed. I

would hope/think that Dr. Ponseti told you of this possibility " just

in case " so that you wouldn't be shocked if it was needed. It is one

of the if not the LEAST invasive surgeries for club foot and quite a

few kids here have had it done so if that does come to pass which

sounds like Dr. P said it was a " remote " possibility, you will be

able to get some good advise re.

Good to hear that she is doin well in her casts, aren't our kids

amazing!!! Really really happy for you !!

Big Hugs,

& Grace

> > >

> > > Thanks all for the posts. While you scared the heck out of me,

> you

> > got

> > > me moving to something better. I called Dr. Ponseti's office

to

> > see if

> > > they recommended having Lillian's half casts removed or

continue

> > with

> > > our local ortho's treatment until we can get in to Dr.

Ponseti.

> > His

> > > office returned my call today and we have an appointment in IA

> City

> > > starting at 8:30 am tomorrow! I was supposed to leave on

> vacation

> > at

> > > noon today but canceled. Definitely worth it to get sweet Lily

> in

> > to

> > > the right care.

> > >

> > > Thank you for your responses that helped me reconsider my local

> > ortho

> > > and get Lily out of the half casts. Lily turns 1 this week--I

> bet

> > > she'll hope I don't get her the same thing for her second

> birthday--

> > she

> > > would probably prefer a book over being recast!

> > >

> > > Take care. Thanks again.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm so happy for you and especially

for Lily!

I too am grateful for this group of moms and dads who encouraged me

to try a Ponseti doctor when my son was already scheduled for major

surgery with his previous orthopedic surgeon. Every time I look at

his feet I am filled with gratitude for Dr. Ponseti and his method.

I only wish all orthopedic surgeons knew how to do it.

and bilateral cf dbb 14/7

> > >

> > > Thanks all for the posts. While you scared the heck out of

me,

> you

> > got

> > > me moving to something better. I called Dr. Ponseti's office

to

> > see if

> > > they recommended having Lillian's half casts removed or

continue

> > with

> > > our local ortho's treatment until we can get in to Dr.

Ponseti.

> > His

> > > office returned my call today and we have an appointment in IA

> City

> > > starting at 8:30 am tomorrow! I was supposed to leave on

> vacation

> > at

> > > noon today but canceled. Definitely worth it to get sweet

Lily

> in

> > to

> > > the right care.

> > >

> > > Thank you for your responses that helped me reconsider my

local

> > ortho

> > > and get Lily out of the half casts. Lily turns 1 this week--I

> bet

> > > she'll hope I don't get her the same thing for her second

> birthday--

> > she

> > > would probably prefer a book over being recast!

> > >

> > > Take care. Thanks again.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>