Re: /casting

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Hi again :

I see that you'll be getting a STARband. The casting process that I

described to you earlier was for the DOCband. Abby had both the

STARband & the DOCband, and the STARband casting was a bit different

than her DOCband. I am quite sure though that each orthotist has

similar yet different casting procedures for the STARband. Abby's

STARband orthotist, gosh I'm trying to remember now, it's been 1.5

yrs ago almost! Ok, her STARband orthotist had Abby sit in my lap

and covered my lap up with a sheet so my legs didn't get all wet &

plastered. I don't remember the STARband orthotist covering her

entire face with a stocking, I think it was just her head (I cannot

believe how blank I am, I guess I blocked it out, like labor

pains!). Abby's STARband casting took about 15 mins, a bit longer

than the DOCband but still not long. Again this varies from STARband

orthotist to orthotist. Also for her STARband casting, there was no

place to wash her off & bathe her after that.

It really won't be bad. The process is fast & painless to the

child. I found myself worrying for wks before Abby's castings and

the anticipation was much worse than the actual process.! Let us

know when the casting is scheduled.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> allygal2002 <valerieriuli@a...> wrote: I'm so glad to hear Dylan

doesn't mind his STARband. My daughter

> will be getting a STARband too and I'm hoping she adjusts as well

as

> your son is. My daughter also has mild plagio and mild tort and I

> feel the same way you do about having her go through this procedure

> if it's not completely necessary. But by the time you find out if

> it's the right decision or not, it's too late to band. So I'm

going

> the route you are and going with the band.

>

> Lots of luck.

>

>

>

>

> > Hi Everyone!

> >

> > Today was the big day! Dylan got his STARband today. It's so sad

to

> > see him in it. How long did it take any of you to get used to

> seeing

> > your child in it. I feel so bad for him. Even though he doesn't

> seem

> > to realize. I guess it doesn't bother him because he's fast

asleep

> > for the night already. How does he sleep with that on? I

couldn't...

> > We really hope we're doing the right thing. Dylan has such a mild

> > case but we want his head to be more symmetrical and not flat on

> the

> > right side(it was from the TORT).

> >

> > We'll tomorrow we'll start taking him out with it on. I have to

be

> > prepared for lookers and questions. Well, I'll keep you all

posted.

> >

> > Any advice or thought? Let me know. THANKS in advance!

> >

> > Bonnie

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