[tri-med] Re: [tri-mosaic] Re: toes. ears

we are going into winter here and sandals are hard to find gina
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From: "Karen Schuler" <karens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 9:35 PM
Subject: [tri-med] Re: [tri-mosaic] Re: toes. ears


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "gina L Anderson"
> >>the doctor has told me that Medicare, will not pay for 4 or 5 pairs of
shoes and to let Taylor wear sandals, or cut the toes out
> of cheap shoes or look in to having Taylor big toes broken ands straiten .
>
> Why are you looking at 4 or 5 pairs of shoes sweet? I guess at that age
Alex would go through 2 or 3 pairs of sneakers a year.
> I am afraid though I dont know a great deal about orthopedic shoes through
the US system. Here in Australia we buy our own as no one
> subsidises shoes.
> Is there any other reason that he can't wear sandals? Alex does wear
sandals but shouldn't (shhhh dont tell the physio) His ankles
> are so weak and low toned and the sandals provide no support for his
ankles.
>
> Long term though you really may need to see an orthopedic surgeon about
your options for his toes. Have you seen anyone? Depending
> on the problem (that is if its boney or soft tissue) it may not be a huge
deal to correct them.
>
> >>still waiting for the cat-scan of his ears to  be  done. doctor asked if
thy where done and i looked at him and said you where the
> one setting up the app.
>
> Don't you just love it when no-one knows who is supposed to be doing
what!!!
> I hope they get their acts together for both your sakes soon
sweet.........
>
> If you look up, there are no limits.
> -- Japanese Proverb
>
> Keep Looking for Rainbows!!!
> Karen, Mum to Alex (6, T-18 mosaic)
> Sydney, Australia
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