Re: Re: What to expect with the switch to a brace from a cast?

May 23, 2012

Thank you ! I sure hope it is a bit easier! I'm so glad that

Liam is doing well with his brace. It would be fun if we were there at

the same time again. We decided to drive & visit some family & yellow

stone on the way home....wish us luck We have never gone on a family

road trip before! We are arriving Sat July 21 in the evening & Leaving

for Sun Valley July 26 Thurs morning. Will you guys be there too? Hey if

you are ever driving through Seward on your way somewhere we would love to

see you all again We live right off of 34 give us a call or txt

Amber

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> We met in SLC back in February, at my son's first casting appointment.

> Unfortunately, I can't give you the comparisons you are asking about

> between the cast and the brace, since Liam's casting appointment didn't go

> well. I can tell you that Liam wasn't used to any restrictions on his

> midsection and he has handled the brace very well as far as eating. It

> also comes down quite low and we have to remove it at every diaper change.

> I would assume, based on my limited experience with the cast before it

> was abruptly cut off, that the clothing will fit over the brace just fine

> if it fit over the cast - may be even a bit roomier. Liam's brace goes

> under his arms as opposed to the `tank-top' look that most casts have.

>

> Just like the cast, I believe that the braces are unique to each child and

> no two are alike. I can only imagine that you will find it to be easier

> than a cast to care for and I am sure it will be a welcomed change for

> Levi with the summer months approaching.

>

> Hope all goes well in July. Keep us posted!

>

> P.S. We are also going to SLC at the end of July. We have a second brace

> appointment. Sounds like a good month to brace

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