Re: 's neurosurgeon appt. today and questions for everyone!!!!

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Taryn,

When this all started for , she had to have a CT scan done. I

told them that I didn't want her sedated b/c it scared me. Well they

listened to me. They didn't sedate her. It took the tech a few tries

but it worked. The nurse that said that to you is a jerk! I'm sorry

that she was so insensitive. Do you think that maybe you can call the

doc and ask if can have a CT scan done instead? I know that for

a CT scan sedation is mandatory but it is for an MRI. They told me

that if needed a MRI they'd have no choice but to sedate her.

I still told them noway. It just scares me too much. I know the risk

of anything bad happening is VERY low, but it still scares me. Maybe

they'll give her a CT scan instead. I'd call them and voice you

concerns. Tell them that your not comfortable having her sedated.

Hopefully they'll listen. What type of " hat " will be getting?

I'm glad will be on her way to a rounder head soon!

>

> Well, we had 's appt. today in Chicago. We were told what I

suspected...she has plagio and needs a helmet. She will be casted on

Tues. She has to get an MRI of her brain done under sedation just to

make sure there's nothing else causing her tort and plagio. The MRI

is scheduled for Oct. 7th and then back for the results on Oct.

10th. We also have to go to see him on Oct. 31 so he can see how she

is doing with her helmet. He wants to see us every three months

while in her helmet. We Overall, it was pretty much everything I had

expected except the lady there really made an insensitive comment

that got me crying. I asked her about the risks with the sedation

and she said " Well, there's always the risk she might not wake up " .

Like I really needed to hear that right now!!! I have been crying on

and off all day long and don't even want to think like that.

>

> One of my questions is has anyone else had their child undergo an

MRI under sedation and what happened during the procedure?

>

> I am sure I will be posting more on Tues. after her casting about

how it went and what I should expect....Ladies and I have

officially joined the club!!! I have a digital camera so I plan on

taking pictures on Tues. and will send them then!!!

>

> Taryn

> 's mom

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Ooops I meant it ISN'T mandatory to be sedated for a CT scan, but it

is for an MRI. Sorry about that.

> Taryn,

> When this all started for , she had to have a CT scan done. I

> told them that I didn't want her sedated b/c it scared me. Well

they

> listened to me. They didn't sedate her. It took the tech a few

tries

> but it worked. The nurse that said that to you is a jerk! I'm

sorry

> that she was so insensitive. Do you think that maybe you can call

the

> doc and ask if can have a CT scan done instead? I know that

for

> a CT scan sedation is mandatory but it is for an MRI. They told me

> that if needed a MRI they'd have no choice but to sedate

her.

> I still told them noway. It just scares me too much. I know the

risk

> of anything bad happening is VERY low, but it still scares me.

Maybe

> they'll give her a CT scan instead. I'd call them and voice you

> concerns. Tell them that your not comfortable having her sedated.

> Hopefully they'll listen. What type of " hat " will be getting?

> I'm glad will be on her way to a rounder head soon!

>

> --- In Plagiocephaly@y..., " Taryn Schilling " <devynskye1@a...>

wrote:

> >

> > Well, we had 's appt. today in Chicago. We were told what I

> suspected...she has plagio and needs a helmet. She will be casted

on

> Tues. She has to get an MRI of her brain done under sedation just

to

> make sure there's nothing else causing her tort and plagio. The

MRI

> is scheduled for Oct. 7th and then back for the results on Oct.

> 10th. We also have to go to see him on Oct. 31 so he can see how

she

> is doing with her helmet. He wants to see us every three months

> while in her helmet. We Overall, it was pretty much everything I

had

> expected except the lady there really made an insensitive comment

> that got me crying. I asked her about the risks with the sedation

> and she said " Well, there's always the risk she might not wake

up " .

> Like I really needed to hear that right now!!! I have been crying

on

> and off all day long and don't even want to think like that.

> >

> > One of my questions is has anyone else had their child undergo an

> MRI under sedation and what happened during the procedure?

> >

> > I am sure I will be posting more on Tues. after her casting about

> how it went and what I should expect....Ladies and I have

> officially joined the club!!! I have a digital camera so I plan on

> taking pictures on Tues. and will send them then!!!

> >

> > Taryn

> > 's mom

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Thanks for making me feel better....it helps to know others have gone through it with no problems. I know the risk is rare but there is always that fear in the back of my mind, you know?

Taryn and (being casted on 10/01/02)

Re: 's neurosurgeon appt. today and questions for everyone!!!!

Taryn,When this all started for , she had to have a CT scan done. I told them that I didn't want her sedated b/c it scared me. Well they listened to me. They didn't sedate her. It took the tech a few tries but it worked. The nurse that said that to you is a jerk! I'm sorry that she was so insensitive. Do you think that maybe you can call the doc and ask if can have a CT scan done instead? I know that for a CT scan sedation is mandatory but it is for an MRI. They told me that if needed a MRI they'd have no choice but to sedate her. I still told them noway. It just scares me too much. I know the risk of anything bad happening is VERY low, but it still scares me. Maybe they'll give her a CT scan instead. I'd call them and voice you concerns. Tell them that your not comfortable having her sedated. Hopefully they'll listen. What type of "hat" will be getting?I'm glad will be on her way to a rounder head soon!> > Well, we had 's appt. today in Chicago. We were told what I suspected...she has plagio and needs a helmet. She will be casted on Tues. She has to get an MRI of her brain done under sedation just to make sure there's nothing else causing her tort and plagio. The MRI is scheduled for Oct. 7th and then back for the results on Oct. 10th. We also have to go to see him on Oct. 31 so he can see how she is doing with her helmet. He wants to see us every three months while in her helmet. We Overall, it was pretty much everything I had expected except the lady there really made an insensitive comment that got me crying. I asked her about the risks with the sedation and she said "Well, there's always the risk she might not wake up". Like I really needed to hear that right now!!! I have been crying on and off all day long and don't even want to think like that. > > One of my questions is has anyone else had their child undergo an MRI under sedation and what happened during the procedure?> > I am sure I will be posting more on Tues. after her casting about how it went and what I should expect....Ladies and I have officially joined the club!!! I have a digital camera so I plan on taking pictures on Tues. and will send them then!!!> > Taryn> 's momFor more plagio info

[Guest guest]

just wanted to chime in here..tucker had to have a surgery when he was 2 months old and they sedated him..i was very worried as he was sedated for about an hr..but everything was fine..he was constantly monitored and the dr we had was very informative and understanding...i'm sure everything will be fine..tucker didn't have and mri or a ct so i'm not familiar with this but i'm sure everyone else can help you!! keep us posted..we know you will!!

brenda

Re: 's neurosurgeon appt. today and questions for everyone!!!!

Taryn,When this all started for , she had to have a CT scan done. I told them that I didn't want her sedated b/c it scared me. Well they listened to me. They didn't sedate her. It took the tech a few tries but it worked. The nurse that said that to you is a jerk! I'm sorry that she was so insensitive. Do you think that maybe you can call the doc and ask if can have a CT scan done instead? I know that for a CT scan sedation is mandatory but it is for an MRI. They told me that if needed a MRI they'd have no choice but to sedate her. I still told them noway. It just scares me too much. I know the risk of anything bad happening is VERY low, but it still scares me. Maybe they'll give her a CT scan instead. I'd call them and voice you concerns. Tell them that your not comfortable having her sedated. Hopefully they'll listen. What type of "hat" will be getting?I'm glad will be on her way to a rounder head soon!> > Well, we had 's appt. today in Chicago. We were told what I suspected...she has plagio and needs a helmet. She will be casted on Tues. She has to get an MRI of her brain done under sedation just to make sure there's nothing else causing her tort and plagio. The MRI is scheduled for Oct. 7th and then back for the results on Oct. 10th. We also have to go to see him on Oct. 31 so he can see how she is doing with her helmet. He wants to see us every three months while in her helmet. We Overall, it was pretty much everything I had expected except the lady there really made an insensitive comment that got me crying. I asked her about the risks with the sedation and she said "Well, there's always the risk she might not wake up". Like I really needed to hear that right now!!! I have been crying on and off all day long and don't even want to think like that. > > One of my questions is has anyone else had their child undergo an MRI under sedation and what happened during the procedure?> > I am sure I will be posting more on Tues. after her casting about how it went and what I should expect....Ladies and I have officially joined the club!!! I have a digital camera so I plan on taking pictures on Tues. and will send them then!!!> > Taryn> 's momFor more plagio info

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Taryn-

Dane had an MRI when he was 2 days old. He had to be sedated and

intubated. I still can't believe he went through all those tests

only to find out the problem was reflux!

You're lucky only needs to oral meds. I know intubation is a

safety procedure, but it freaks me out!

Dane's mom DOC Grad

[Guest guest]

Hi Taryn,

My son Chase, 11 months, just had an MRI done under

sedation on the 18th of this month. They gassed him first before

they put the IV in, which I think was a good thing. Although it was

difficult to see, he came through like a champ! They called me

back in about 1/2 hour and they let me hold him and feed him

some juice. Please try not to worry, everything will be fine! I

know I was just there! Please feel free to email me personally if

you'd like at jadesmom85251 @. I can't believe that

lady was insensitive enough to say such a thing! You should've

smacked her! LOL

P.S. He had his done to see if there was a " cause/reason " for

his development delays. I'm proud and relieved to say that they

found nothing! )

Hugs,

Tina & Chase

[Guest guest]

I can't imagine what you went through at two days of age. I am so glad Dane is doing well now. Intubation is not a fun procedure for anyone let alone a 2-day-old baby.

Taryn and (being casted on 10/01/02)

Re: 's neurosurgeon appt. today and questions for everyone!!!!

Taryn-Dane had an MRI when he was 2 days old. He had to be sedated and intubated. I still can't believe he went through all those tests only to find out the problem was reflux!You're lucky only needs to oral meds. I know intubation is a safety procedure, but it freaks me out!Dane's mom DOC GradFor more plagio info

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Thank you for your information also on your experience. will be getting the oral sedation which is a lot less risky than the IV sedation so I am very optimistic that things will be just fine. I was just very stressed and overwhelmed yesterday and didn't need comments like that. I am glad to hear that Chase had nothing wrong and that he is doing well.

Taryn and (being casted on 10/01/02)

Re: 's neurosurgeon appt. today and questions for everyone!!!!

Hi Taryn,My son Chase, 11 months, just had an MRI done under sedation on the 18th of this month. They gassed him first before they put the IV in, which I think was a good thing. Although it was difficult to see, he came through like a champ! They called me back in about 1/2 hour and they let me hold him and feed him some juice. Please try not to worry, everything will be fine! I know I was just there! Please feel free to email me personally if you'd like at jadesmom85251 @. I can't believe that lady was insensitive enough to say such a thing! You should've smacked her! LOLP.S. He had his done to see if there was a "cause/reason" for his development delays. I'm proud and relieved to say that they found nothing! )Hugs,Tina & Chase For more plagio info