Guest guest Posted September 5, 2002 Report Share Posted September 5, 2002 In a message dated 9/5/02 5:30:38 PM Central Daylight Time, husker_joel2001@... writes: Have there been examples of people getting a second band when the head is fairly close to symmetrical and the baby is 9months or older? Hi , My son is 9 and a half months and today was our first visit to the doc for 's head and we were fitted for a band. The doc said to me that at 9-10 months there certainly won't be as much improvement as a younger child but he had done it in the past and has seem quite a bit of improvement. We went so late thanks to my "WONDERFUL PEDIATRICIAN" and I say that completely sarcastically! Urggggg! Lots of luck!! aTARAa s Welcome to my World! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2002 Report Share Posted September 5, 2002 is about to graduate from his band in a week. He'll have been in it from 5-8.5 months. All of his measurements are about 2mm of asymmetry so we got major improvement, but when I look at him from the front, the one side still seems to stick out quite a bit more then the other. Have there been examples of people getting a second band when the head is fairly close to symmetrical and the baby is 9months or older? Were the results good, or not worth the effort? Thanks, ... ' dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 I'm worried about this possibility as well. What I wonder is this....would an insurance company cover a second band?? Anyone know? Kerri (Chicago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 My daughter Skye had two bands - she started in her first band at almost 7.5 months of age and at 10 months she needed another - she was in this until she was 1 year old. The second band made all the difference. She had what her specialist classed as severe plahiocephaly. Ultimately it is your decision and I am sure you will do what is best for your and your son Regards nna Skye's Mum Brisbane Australia --- In Plagiocephaly@y..., " husker_joel2001 " <husker_joel2001@y...> wrote: > is about to graduate from his band in a week. He'll have been > in it from 5-8.5 months. All of his measurements are about 2mm of > asymmetry so we got major improvement, but when I look at him from > the front, the one side still seems to stick out quite a bit more > then the other. > > Have there been examples of people getting a second band when the > head is fairly close to symmetrical and the baby is 9months or > older? Were the results good, or not worth the effort? > > Thanks, > ... ' dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 wore his first DOCband from 9.5 months thru 13 months and went into his second band at 14 months and wore it for an additional 3.5 months. He had significant facial asymmetry starting which was still quite noticeable going into his second band. His measurements going into the second band were cva 7mm, facial 3mm, and ears 6mm which was quite an improvement from where he started. He finished with everything in the 2's and 1's. The second band made a noticeable difference in his facial asymmetry and you can't even see the asymmetry anymore. He finished with about 95 percent improvement overall. He was considered in the grey area for a second band by his plastic surgeon but because two of the measurements were over 6mm off they covered the second band without a problem. Candy, mom to (DOCband grad 6/3/02) land --- In Plagiocephaly@y..., " husker_joel2001 " <husker_joel2001@y...> wrote: > is about to graduate from his band in a week. He'll have been > in it from 5-8.5 months. All of his measurements are about 2mm of > asymmetry so we got major improvement, but when I look at him from > the front, the one side still seems to stick out quite a bit more > then the other. > > Have there been examples of people getting a second band when the > head is fairly close to symmetrical and the baby is 9months or > older? Were the results good, or not worth the effort? > > Thanks, > ... ' dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 , Just a quick post to you- don't have any experience with a second band, but I have read countless posts from parents who have gotten a second band, many even after the 1 year mark, that were thrilled that they went for it. I know that at 9 months, can still achieve correction. Good luck with your decision, weigh all the pros and cons and whatever is best for , I'm sure you'll go with- your a great Dad! Mom, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 Debbie, You said Abby was almost a year old when she got her band....did she have a second one? Kerri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 : It's so good to hear from you again, even better to hear such a great update. I'm glad improved so much in his band! That's terrific. If you feel could benefit from a 2nd band some more, then go for it. Esp. if your ins. would cover it & money would not be an issue. My Abby didn't get her first DOCband til she was almost one yr old, and it still improved her assymetries. Good luck with the difficult decision, please let us know what you decide to do. Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI --- In Plagiocephaly@y..., " husker_joel2001 " <husker_joel2001@y...> wrote: > is about to graduate from his band in a week. He'll have been > in it from 5-8.5 months. All of his measurements are about 2mm of > asymmetry so we got major improvement, but when I look at him from > the front, the one side still seems to stick out quite a bit more > then the other. > > Have there been examples of people getting a second band when the > head is fairly close to symmetrical and the baby is 9months or > older? Were the results good, or not worth the effort? > > Thanks, > ... ' dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 Answer me when I call to you, O my rightous God. Give me relief from my distress, be merciful to me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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