RE: [SPAM] Torn on Decision

[Guest guest]

In most people’s

opinions, 15 mm would be considered severe. However, what really matters

most is how you feel about the shape of her head. Ask yourself, " If her head doesn't get any better than it

is right now, am I OK with that? " If your answer is " yes "

then you can probably skip the band. If it's " no " or " I'm

not sure " you might want to consider a band.

Molly

Novato, California

Nicolas, 2, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland) 4/24/06-9/12/06,

Graduate!

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From: Plagiocephaly

[mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of mcdahlin

Sent: 14 March 2008 11:15

Plagiocephaly

Subject: [sPAM] Torn on Decision

I've had a very tough day. I visited the

specialist at Hanger today, who said that my daughter

's assemetry was 15 mm. The Hanger specialist didn't want to say severe or

moderate,

just that she would qualify for a helmet. As I've been visiting the site,

someone said that

15+mm was considered severe. However, before this appointment, when I went to

see the

referring physician, he acted like she was a non-issue and he said she was considered

a mild

case. Being someone that is wishy-washy, I am completely torn about what to do.

I don't

know whether to hold more weight to an actual physician, or a helmet

specialist. Who's

evaluation do I put more weight on? I feel like I'm getting conflicting

information and it's very

frustrating! Is there anyone out there who did not band their child and then

regretted it, or

felt the decision was ok? I worry about little things, like her being able to

wear a ponytail in

her hair and not feel awkward about it. I just want to make the best decision

for her now, and

don't know how big of an impact it will be on her later. Thanks for letting me

vent.