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by marleneross
Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:21 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Anyone NOT need surgery?
Replies: 18
Views: 4729

Re: Anyone NOT need surgery?

From what you state about the extent of her injuries I would not think she would be a candidate for surgery now. Once she is a little older they may opt for something to help with some of her limits. My daughter is 10 months and Dr. Kozin does/did not feel she was a candidate for the nerve transfer ...
by marleneross
Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:11 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: *** UPDATE New Here.. 11 week old with Brachia Plexus Palsy
Replies: 7
Views: 2897

Re: New Here.... 11 week old with Brachia Plexus Palsy

I am so sorry that you are have to go through this...it breaks my heart every time I see a new mom or dad post. I think the most important thing right now would be to get in to see several specialists. Dr. Kozin in Philly is great...he typically will want to see you around 6 weeks so he can track pr...
by marleneross
Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: BPI Awareness
Topic: UPBN gets mention in news story (reader comments anyway)
Replies: 3
Views: 3037

Re: UPBN gets mention in news story (reader comments anyway)

I could not keep reading after the first few comments, it just makes me sick how ignorant some people could be. Second I don't understand why politics had to be brought into the comments.
by marleneross
Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:04 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Long Term PT/OT not covered by insurance
Replies: 7
Views: 2732

Long Term PT/OT not covered by insurance

Has anyone ever heard of an insurnace company not covering PT for a Long Term Injury? We changed our insurance in July, and received a notice that they will not be covering our daughters PT, it states that they do not cover PT for injuries that will need to receive services over 60 days. It also has...
by marleneross
Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Hotels near Shriners in Philadelphia
Replies: 7
Views: 2610

Re: Hotels near Shriners in Philadelphia

I like to stay at the Crowne Plaza just out side the city. And it is very reasonible in the lower $100's.

Crowne Plaza Hotel
PHILADELPHIA WEST
4010 CITY AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131 UNITED STATES

Hotel Front Desk: 1-215-477-0200 | Hotel Fax: 1-215-473-5510
by marleneross
Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:07 am
Forum: BPI Awareness
Topic: Awareness Week
Replies: 1
Views: 1998

Awareness Week

I noted in previous post that Awareness week is in October, does anyone know what week? October will be here before you know it.

Marlene
by marleneross
Wed Sep 08, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: golfing with BPI
Replies: 6
Views: 3005

Re: golfing with BPI

I belive I recall Karen saying something about her son play's golf during her speach at the UBPN 5K - She might be a good resource.
by marleneross
Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:58 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Surgery, Tuesday, September 7, Philadelphia
Replies: 5
Views: 1627

Re: Surgery, Tuesday, September 7, Philadelphia

Good Luck - I will be thinking of your family today.

Marlene
by marleneross
Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Surgery w/Kozin 8/31
Replies: 7
Views: 2389

Re: Surgery w/Kozin 8/31

Good Luck-My thoughts and prayers will be with your family. We will be there on Wendesday the 25th.