Re: Need advise!!!Krissy~Excess Fluid while banded

[Guest guest]

It is not because the band is too tight. never had the excess

fluid. I'm not exactly what causes the fluid to form but I do know

that it is between the skin and the skull. There have been several

members that have experienced the fluid though. I've added it to

the subject to get their attn.

Dustie

> >> Hi Everyone-

> >>

> >> I was on the Plagio. chat last night and mentioned about

> > having a bump on the top

> >> of his head. It is where the helmet opening is and right at his

> > soft spot.

> >>

> >> I called the Orthotist today and she couldn't see him because

she

> > was not in the office this

> >> afternoon. He has an appointment tomorror at 1:30PM.

> >>

> >> I have posted some photos of his head. I tried with lighting and

> > back lighting so you could

> >> get a real look at the bump I am talking about. I am concerned

and

> > I want to know what

> >> you think.

> >>

> >> The Ortho. thinks he has not outgrown his band because he has a

> > lot of room in the back

> >> of the band. He has never had a fitting on the front of the band

> > where the forehead or

> >> sides of his head touches because he need growth away from those

> > areas. So, we always

> >> fit the back for back Brachy growth.

> >>

> >> It doesn't seem to hurt him. He is as happy as can be. But, the

> > Ortho did mention that

> >> there may be some extra fluid there. Has anyone had this

> > experience? Should I call his

> >> Neuro.? Should I not keep the helmet on him until we see the

> > Ortho? There is not real red

> >> spot, but it is so close to his soft spot and I don't want his

> > head to have anything bad

> >> happen.

> >>

> >> Thank you for responding! Once I get some feedback, I will

delete

> > the photos! Thanks

> >> agin.

> >> Krissy

> >> ph's mom

> >> Starband 4/28/04 (7 months)

> >> Palm Harbor, FL

> >

> >

> >

> >

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