Re: New and anxious-neurosurgeon appt today went well!

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-HI everyone, I finally got back on here to see any responses to my

post. I was a little surprised to hear that it would most likely be a

STARband just because the Dr. and nurse stated it had to be a

DOCband, I'm kind of confused because they were saying something

about the Fda and that this particular orthotist has gotten

permission from the Fda to make something that similar, that he casts

for it and sends it to a main office or something that has to legally

be called a DOCband, they were sketchy because they said this

orthotist could explain it more.We're going to see him next Tuesday,

but that's our appt. for casting. I guess I'll be calling on Mon. to

get a clarification. Is there a chance that itis one of the locally

made helmets I've heard reference to occasionally or something. Guess

all the lingo is still a bit confusing for me. The girls in the

office said they had done 3 of the positional helmets, they usually

do the post surgical helmets,is this a red flag? Thanks for always

responding to my posts, it makes me feel that we're not alone out

here!! Kaneko(mom of 6mo. old Kai) in Columbia, MO. Anyone

from Mo out there?

-- In Plagiocephaly@y..., " abbygator49509 " <dj2kirby@c...> wrote:

> It sounds like you had a terrific appt today I'm glad things

went

> so well - now on to the band! Like Kendra said it won't be a

DOCband

> but will most likely be a STARband made by Orthomerica. Let us

know

> how the appt goes with the orthotist. Be sure you ask him plenty

of

> questions to make sure he has good experience in treating baby's

with

> the band. Even ask for references and/or pictures of some of the

> babys he has treated.

> It also sounds like the tort is getting better. Keep up with the

> exercises .

> We look forward to hearing about your son's journed to a rounder

> head. BTW, that's also terrific news about insurance paying!

That's

> a big relief.

> Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

> MI