Kim and Sky

August 13, 2002

Hi Kim,

I'm so happy to hear about Sky's rounding! That's great that the plastic

surgeon was so pleased with the progress. We were supposed to follow up

with the plastic surgeon after 5 weeks (I think), and I have yet to make the

appointment (Cole has been in his band 8 weeks today!). He did take some

pictures that I would be curious to see now (I didn't take any right in the

beginning). Perhaps I should schedule that appointment...

Kia (mom to Cole, born 11/20/01, STARBand 6/18/02)

Re: Comparison of DOC and STAR band

On Tue, 13 Aug 2002 03:03:36 -0000 ca_sweet_pea <jenferh@...> wrote:

> Is there any opinions that one is BETTER than

> the other? If yes what

> would the differences be? Just curious.

HI There!!!

My daughter Sky has been in Star band for 9 wks. I wondered alot about the

difference & asked my orthotist questions. I think DOC is the original &

has

been around alot longer. My orthotist uses Star band b/c she also works w/

other things - such as amputtees. She said DOC you have to work for Cranial

Tech. But, what I believe is the most IMPORTANT - hopefully other parents

agree - is that you have a great orthotist that knows what they are doing.

Ours has been GREAT - available by beeper on weekends, answers all

questions,

explains rounding & changes I don't really see,tells us what to expect etc.

I

think no matter how good a helmet is if the orthotist is incompetent you

have

problems so you have to trust them like your DR, go w/ instinct.

We just had our 8 wk follow up w/ our plastic surgeon at Childrens Hospital

of Phili. He uses a scale of severity of 1- 4 (0 being normal). She went

from

a 4 to a 1 in 8 wks!!! She was 7 1/2 months when she got it - so hopefully

that makes you feel good. You are starting even younger.

And, most say their babies adjust very easily. Sky didn't & still does

fight

it sometimes. So if you end up having a " fighter " like me - just hang in

there- it is worth it!!!

Kim & Sky

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