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chaniqua
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Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2009 04:44 am |
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hello.
Does anyone know of a good doctor who does external fixator surgery in the San Fernando Valley or Los Angeles, CA?
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LuckyFin
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Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2009 03:55 pm |
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Hi chaniqua,
Yes, Dr. Stanley Mathis did an excellent job with my external fixator surgery last year. He works in Los Angeles and I definitely recommend him.
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chaniqua
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Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2009 06:55 pm |
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| THANK YOU SO MUCH LUCKYFIN. I actually went to a podiatrist and he suggested I "cut off" my toe "if it hurts." I was so upset. Anyway, about how long did you have the device? Was it painful? Thanks!
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LuckyFin
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Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2009 07:31 pm |
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| I had the device on for about 3 months. Yes, it is very painful but considering what your bone is actually doing- it is to be expected. However, you don't feel the pain 24/7 and people have different tolerances for pain. I'd say for me personally, it only hurt when I was turning the device... so 3 weeks or so? Dr. Mathis has done other external fixator surgeries and bone grafting, so hes experienced with brachymetatarsia. He answered every question I had before the surgery and explained all the steps necessary through the recovery. I am so grateful for him to have done such a fantastic job.
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chaniqua
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Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2009 07:45 pm |
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How much did it cost? Did your insurance cover for it? I just called my health care provider and asked if I could get refered to him, but I can't because i live in a different region and he is not contracted with my health insurance. Is there anyway I can contact him (e-mail/phone number) for a consultation.
Thanks for your fast reply.
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LuckyFin
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Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2009 08:00 pm |
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| Yes, my insurance (HMO) paid for everything, except the hospital admittance which cost me $125. His office is (323) 987-1362 and ask for his nurse to set up a consultation.
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chaniqua
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Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2009 09:09 pm |
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thank you so much, I will call.
take care
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Sun Aug 30th, 2009 02:06 am |
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| Hey Luckyfin, thanks for giving dr. mathis' info, i called his office, but he will not be available until November, the nurse said they had another doctor named spencer roberts have you met him, and should i go with him or wait for mathis?
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DynaGirl
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Posted: Sun Aug 30th, 2009 04:04 am |
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Hi LuckyLeaf,
I called for an appointment with Dr. Mathis and was also told he wasn't available until November. They offered me an appointment with the new dr., but I declined. They are starting to take some of Dr. Mathis's appointments and schedule them with the new doctor, so he has times opening up. I called back the next day and was able to get an appointment on Sept. 22. Try again and perhaps you can get your appointment moved up as well. Good luck and I will let you know how my appointment goes!
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rightandleft
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Posted: Sun Aug 30th, 2009 06:06 pm |
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Hello Luckyfin
Can you post your pictures how your foot looks after the surgery. thank you
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Sun Aug 30th, 2009 09:05 pm |
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| Thanks Dynagirl, i maybe should of declined, but since my appointment is tomorrow, would that be too late to cancel the appointment. I do not want to make a bad impression at the office. And good luck with your consultation, all the best.
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Tue Sep 1st, 2009 12:11 am |
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| Hey Dyna, i met with the new doctor and he seems to know what he is talking about, he recommended the external fix, and he answered all of my questions. He also said that i would only need a splint type cast on my foot for two weeks and i could walk on it.
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DynaGirl
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Posted: Thu Sep 3rd, 2009 04:26 am |
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Hi LuckyLeaf,
Wow! It sounds like your appointment went great! Did you schedule your procedure or are you still trying to decide? It's amazing that you can walk on it that quickly. Keep me posted on your progress. As I said, my appointment is on 9/22, so I will let you know how it goes.
Are the fires anywhere near you? I hope that all is okay.
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Thu Sep 3rd, 2009 04:54 am |
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I had my x rays done and the Doctor Spencer will get back to me next week. I have a good feeling about this doc. You have Mathis for your appointment right? I wanted him, but they said he was busy. Good luck with your appointment, I was told that my doc is all booked for October 2nd, so the soonest I would be able to get an appointment would be the end of October or early November. Here is hoping that someone cancels.
Also the fires suck, but I am in Orange County so aside from the heat that we are all feeling it is all good. Where are you from?
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DynaGirl
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Posted: Thu Sep 3rd, 2009 05:26 am |
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LuckyLeaf,
Yes, my appointment is with Dr. Mathis. I live in San Diego, so it will be a bit of a drive for me. I am not looking forward to that L.A. traffic, but it will be worth it to have the consultation. I already have x-rays that I am taking with me (I saw 2 doctors here in San Diego, but neither of them had much experience with the one-stage or external fix procedures). If I am a good candidate for the surgery, I am hoping I get it done in November.
Keep me up-to-date on the progress of getting scheduled your procedure scheduled.
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Mon Sep 7th, 2009 04:15 am |
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| BTW Chaniqua, how did it go with you? Did you meet with Dr. Mathis and get the surgery done external or one-stage? If so, how much did it cost with or with out insurance?
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 12:58 am |
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So just for an update,
I spoke to my doctor and he said that I need about 1.5 cm or 15 mm increase for my fourth metatarsal. They are currently working with my insurance, so everything is in motion. He said the next time that I would see him would be for the pre-op meeting and physical.
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rightandleft
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Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 01:04 am |
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Luckyleaf
do you have brachy on both feet or one.
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 01:15 am |
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| Just on my left foot
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rightandleft
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Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 01:35 am |
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luckyleaf
keep us posted on your progress and good luck to you
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DynaGirl
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Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 02:58 am |
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LuckyLeaf,
That's great news! I will be anxious to hear how soon they are able to schedule your procedure. My consultation with Dr. Mathis is on Sept 22. Can't wait!
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Sun Sep 20th, 2009 05:06 am |
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Hey Dyna, thought I would give an update.
I am scheduled for my brachy surgery for the ex fix on October 2nd, I will need to get a physical and a pre-op appointment before then, but in less than 2 weeks I should have that thing on my foot. My doctor said that the bone graft was a possibility, but he said that the ex fix would be his recommendation.
Your appointment is on Tuesday right? Good Luck and keep us updated.
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DynaGirl
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Posted: Mon Sep 21st, 2009 03:32 am |
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Hi LuckyLeaf,
Wow! Your surgery is scheduled! I am very excited for you. I am encouraged that you didn't have to wait too long after your first appointment to get the procedure scheduled. Yes, my appointment is on Tuesday, and I am very anxious to go. I would like to see if I can have the procedure done in mid-November, because I have a vacation scheduled at the end of October. I don't know if I had mentioned this, but I have brachy on both feet. I will do the left first. I will let you know how my appointment goes.
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Tue Sep 22nd, 2009 08:59 pm |
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| Hey Dyna, hope your appointment goes great, i am anxious to hear about your update.
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DynaGirl
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Posted: Wed Sep 23rd, 2009 02:42 am |
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Hi LuckyLeaf,
I had my appointment today and I really liked Dr. Mathis. He spent a lot of time talking to me and my husband and answering all of our questions. He gave me quite a bit of information. He did tell me however, that it probably isn't practical for him to do my surgery because we live in San Diego. Based on the frequency of the follow-up appointments, it would probably be too difficult (it took us two hours to get there with pretty much no traffic). The good news is that he has a colleague in San Diego who is a good friend of his, and he is going to refer me to that dr. He was going to call the San Diego dr. today and have them call me for an appointment. So, I have to wait just a little longer.
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Wed Sep 23rd, 2009 04:14 am |
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| Oh, that is great that you have a local dr now, good luck and keep us updated, next week is a big week for me. I will do the same.
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DynaGirl
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Posted: Fri Sep 25th, 2009 06:37 am |
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Hi LuckyLeaf,
If you get a chance, post a picture before you have your surgery next week.
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rightandleft
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Posted: Wed Sep 30th, 2009 02:31 am |
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Luckyleaf
good luck with your surgery, please post pictures before and after and keep us posted on your progress and recovery.
thank you
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DynaGirl
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Posted: Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 03:20 am |
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LuckyLeaf,
Good luck with your surgery tomorrow! I will be thinking about you. Let us know how you are doing as soon as you can.
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luckyleaf
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Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 03:34 am |
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| thanks dyna, i posted a new thread in the i did the surgery section.
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