SammyeGail
03-30-2009, 08:43 PM
My 3 yr 4 month old DS got shoe inserts a few weeks ago, they are plastic and wrap up around his heel (below ankle) and go down toward his toes to where his arch ends. When we first met with the Orthotic guy I showed him DS's Tsukihoshis, that the insoles came out, etc. He said they were great, he had never seen a shoe like that, the inserts should work great with them (DS has narrow feet already).
So they call back for an appt about his Orthopetic shoes, ummm, ok. He shows me what they look like, white and tan with some light blue accents. Big and bulky, but ok enough. I asked him why he needed these when he said the Tsukihoshis were fine with the inserts in them. He said these would be made with inserts already in them, something about it helping with insurance if he writes it up this way, bla, bla, bla, how dare I question him. He was not a very personable man, really rude when I called to ask questions. I had mono when he got his inserts so DH took DS and DH was given no instructions. I called them and he was just so rude. I still didn't get any instructions! I called my Dad and he told me what he was told about his shoes for his diabetes, so I did that, one hour 1st day, 2 hours the next, etc, etc.
So DH took DS today to get his orthopetic shoes. They come home and the shoes are white with a little navy trim. DS was crying, we thought it was because when DH picked him up from school he had just feel asleep so he was tired and cranky. I was commenting on how ugly the shoes were, then asked DH what instruction we were given--none. I saw DS get off the couch, try to walk and fall down. I took off the shoes asap. He seemed so relieved! (He has autism and is not talking yet, here and there, they say he does more and more at school!)
I was inspecting the shoes and realized they were not made with inserts in them, he just took the inserts we have been using in the Tsukihoshis and popped them in these shoes.
I am just so aggrivated. I did a search and found one parenting thread about inserts and these parents either went 2 sizes up and XW at Stride Rite or had to break down and buy the shoes special made for inserts (really, really wide shoes, so DS has way too much toe room in these).
Anyone have experience with ortho shoe inserts? I am not keeping these shoes they sent home today. I am calling them in the morning, these shoes are ridiculous. Who knows what they are going to try to charge us for them.
DH's company changed insurance to cut cost, so we have a $250 deductible for DS, then an additional $250 orthotics and prosthetics deductible.
I am also going to look for someone else for DS to go to for his future inserts. the reason I didn't go today is that I just can't stand the man, but he was recommended by the OT. But for someone to never give any kind of instructions is irresponsible, IMO.
Thanks for any advice and input!!!
Samantha
Mommy to 3 yr old twin boys
Noah, my little firecracker
Jonas, my sweetheart with autism
So they call back for an appt about his Orthopetic shoes, ummm, ok. He shows me what they look like, white and tan with some light blue accents. Big and bulky, but ok enough. I asked him why he needed these when he said the Tsukihoshis were fine with the inserts in them. He said these would be made with inserts already in them, something about it helping with insurance if he writes it up this way, bla, bla, bla, how dare I question him. He was not a very personable man, really rude when I called to ask questions. I had mono when he got his inserts so DH took DS and DH was given no instructions. I called them and he was just so rude. I still didn't get any instructions! I called my Dad and he told me what he was told about his shoes for his diabetes, so I did that, one hour 1st day, 2 hours the next, etc, etc.
So DH took DS today to get his orthopetic shoes. They come home and the shoes are white with a little navy trim. DS was crying, we thought it was because when DH picked him up from school he had just feel asleep so he was tired and cranky. I was commenting on how ugly the shoes were, then asked DH what instruction we were given--none. I saw DS get off the couch, try to walk and fall down. I took off the shoes asap. He seemed so relieved! (He has autism and is not talking yet, here and there, they say he does more and more at school!)
I was inspecting the shoes and realized they were not made with inserts in them, he just took the inserts we have been using in the Tsukihoshis and popped them in these shoes.
I am just so aggrivated. I did a search and found one parenting thread about inserts and these parents either went 2 sizes up and XW at Stride Rite or had to break down and buy the shoes special made for inserts (really, really wide shoes, so DS has way too much toe room in these).
Anyone have experience with ortho shoe inserts? I am not keeping these shoes they sent home today. I am calling them in the morning, these shoes are ridiculous. Who knows what they are going to try to charge us for them.
DH's company changed insurance to cut cost, so we have a $250 deductible for DS, then an additional $250 orthotics and prosthetics deductible.
I am also going to look for someone else for DS to go to for his future inserts. the reason I didn't go today is that I just can't stand the man, but he was recommended by the OT. But for someone to never give any kind of instructions is irresponsible, IMO.
Thanks for any advice and input!!!
Samantha
Mommy to 3 yr old twin boys
Noah, my little firecracker
Jonas, my sweetheart with autism