Re: Whether to get 2nd helmet (m)

[Guest guest]

Hi

My son Dylan recently graduated from his second band. I was told from the

start that as Dylan was so severe he would proberly have two bands. I did

have to see the doctor again when Dylan was 1 years old to confirm this and

the doctor said yes he did and he signed the paperwork.

Please feel free to ask any questions.

Regards

Kerry - Marcus (3) Dylan docband grad oct 01 - jul 02

Calgary,AB

Email - kerry_jg@...

>From: " antitrustmom " <holly.stevens@...>

>Reply-Plagiocephaly

>Plagiocephaly

>Subject: Whether to get 2nd helmet (m)

>Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 17:15:43 -0000

>

> graduated from his DOC-Band a couple of weeks ago, after only 8

>weeks in the band. (He is now 7 mos. old.) At his last appt., there

>was no discussion of him needing a second band. In the interim

>between that appt. and his exit casting today, my husband repeatedly

>voiced his concern to me that 's head isn't perfectly round in

>the back. We asked the PT about this at the exit casting today. She

>kind of beat around the bush until I flat out asked her, " would you

>recommend a second band? " Although never directly answering that

>question, she said that falls in a grey area where 60% of the

>kids wouldn't get a second band (but then, 40% would). Right now, I'm

>of the opinion that, if really " needed " the second band, CT

>would have told us that when he graduated. Our pediatrician referred

>us to CT, so I guess we could seek an opinion from him. For those of

>you who went with a second band, did you affirmatively " opt " for it or

>was it just expected or recommended that a second band was needed to

>complete the treatment? Thanks in advance!

>

>Holly & (DOC-Band graduate?)

>

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[Guest guest]

Holly,

Well, you certainly are in a tough position. Those borderline cases have to

be the hardest! Maybe your ped could give you a unbiased opinion. What do

friends and family say? Is there anyone you know you can trust for an honest

opinion?

Whatever your decision it will surely be the right one for your baby!

Marci (Mom to )

Oklahoma

[Guest guest]

Holly,

I can see the dilemma your faced with, especially with your son only at 7

months and still a very good age for treatment. I would think that CT would

certainly recommend a 2nd if it was needed, and I hope other members can

share their experience with 2nd bands. How about posting a pic of ,

sometimes moms and dads are the biggest critics and its hard to overlook

areas that have been scrutinized, analyzed and photographed!! Keep us posted

on what you'll be doing!

' Mom