Guest guest Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I agree with Kami. I would definitely weigh the short term discomfort with the long term emotional impact that not having the band done might have. The casting process is so short and most babies are back to their normal disposition immediately afterwards. If it were me, I'd go for the band. There are possible medical problems that could result with that much assymetry left as well as teasing.] Good luck. > > > > > > Rose was diagnosed with plagio at 2m, and went to CT for an eval > > at > > > 4m. She had severe plagio w/30mm, 3mm facial asymetry. I > decided > > to > > > reposition and do every alternative therapy I could think of. > > It's > > > been so hard to keep the faith, and to lose sleep as I act as a > > human > > > helmet of sorts. This has been a grueling 4 months, but I am so > > happy > > > to report today's success. We went back to CT for re- > measurements > > > (which they were great about). Rose's facial asymetry went down > > to > > > 2mm, and her overall down to 15mm. The orthotist said that Rose > > had > > > progressed as much as they may have expected in a band. I'm so > > > thrilled. Thanks for listening! Now we just have to decide what > > path > > > to take, she is 8m and growth is slowing down. Once again, more > > tough > > > decisions. But, that can wait until tomorrow. For today, hurray > > for > > > repo! (and all things alternative that live under the radar) > > > > > > Jen > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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