Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I imagine, like casting, each is different. But, in jack's case, john and an assistant held him suspended over the table while an orthotist dipped and wrapped plaster gauze to make a cast/mold of his body. It didnt také longer than cast trimming, but he was definitely not happy. > Just found out that is going to have to be molded for her brace while > awake. I have been warned that it is traumatic and that they will restrain > her, wrap her in fiberglass and saw it off. I am guessing that a few of you > have been through this and can give me an idea of what it is like and some > helpful tips? > > Thanks in advance, > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 , Lacie was braced from 9 months to 4yrs of age while awake. It is a little scary & upsetting for them ( & you). You can bring things to soothe them. Music, movie, toys etc. And the staff tries to make it as pleasant as possible as well. Just so you know they usually place a body sock on her (an odd looking t-shirt). And then she is place on a special " table " . There is a small pad for her head and then a long strap that she lays on while everyone holds and supports her. With Lacie they placed a strap around her hips and another one around her chin to hold her in place. Her arms where free (she would play with our cell phones, etc...) We just had to help hold her shoulders still when the get to that part (we for the most part, rubbed her head and kissed her face). They move very quickly. There is a compound in the fiberglass that helps it dry very quickly (This compound gets a little warm, Lacie would get very hot. They'll get you cool rags for her head).Once they are done they'll take her to x-ray so the doctor can see if they are getting the correction he hoped for and then they'll use a cast saw to remove the mold. This part can be a little scary (only because it is loud, there is no danger). It is over very quickly though. She'll be a bit messy but it is over. Bring on the hugs, kisses and gifts! LOL! I hope everything goes very smoothly for and for you. > > Just found out that is going to have to be molded for her brace while awake. I have been warned that it is traumatic and that they will restrain her, wrap her in fiberglass and saw it off. I am guessing that a few of you have been through this and can give me an idea of what it is like and some helpful tips? > > Thanks in advance, > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Thank you to all who replied. It is very helpful to know what to expect and prepare. I am sure I will have more questions when we get closer to her appt. All the best always, Re: molding for brace , Lacie was braced from 9 months to 4yrs of age while awake. It is a little scary & upsetting for them ( & you). You can bring things to soothe them. Music, movie, toys etc. And the staff tries to make it as pleasant as possible as well. Just so you know they usually place a body sock on her (an odd looking t-shirt). And then she is place on a special " table " . There is a small pad for her head and then a long strap that she lays on while everyone holds and supports her. With Lacie they placed a strap around her hips and another one around her chin to hold her in place. Her arms where free (she would play with our cell phones, etc...) We just had to help hold her shoulders still when the get to that part (we for the most part, rubbed her head and kissed her face). They move very quickly. There is a compound in the fiberglass that helps it dry very quickly (This compound gets a little warm, Lacie would get very hot. They'll get you cool rags for her head).Once they are done they'll take her to x-ray so the doctor can see if they are getting the correction he hoped for and then they'll use a cast saw to remove the mold. This part can be a little scary (only because it is loud, there is no danger). It is over very quickly though. She'll be a bit messy but it is over. Bring on the hugs, kisses and gifts! LOL! I hope everything goes very smoothly for and for you. > > Just found out that is going to have to be molded for her brace while awake. I have been warned that it is traumatic and that they will restrain her, wrap her in fiberglass and saw it off. I am guessing that a few of you have been through this and can give me an idea of what it is like and some helpful tips? > > Thanks in advance, > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ ____________ __ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile. yahoo.com/ ;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR 8HDtDypao8Wcj9tA cJ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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