Re: Re-banding with DOCband

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Were the Starband and CT measurements and assessments consistent? We

are thinking of getting an evaluation done by CT in a couple months as

we near the end of our Starband treatment. We are happy with the

Starband, but 's growth is slow due to his age.

Thanks,

Kathy, mom to , 15 months, 3 months Starband for plagio

babymonkeyny wrote:

Hi Everyone,

Luke had a STARband from 4/8/09-6/10/09. He had severe brachy and

mild plagio (97.5%, 6mm). When he graduated he was down to 88% and 2mm.

I was very happy.

However, my husband, who is normally the calm one in these situations:),

started to obsess over Luke's head. He said it was still too "high". My

pediatrician said that if we banded again, it would help. If we didn't,

it could cause problems with our relationship in the future with "you

told me not to do it again," "we should have done it when we could

have," etc.

So, we are getting another band tomorrow, this time a DOCband from CT

in Paramus, NJ. I am not looking forward to the whole experience,

especially since Luke is almost 10 months now and was 5 months when we

initially banded him. Which means, he will probably be in it for the

whole 4 months.

However, as one of my good friends said (and please forgive the

cheesiness, but it helped me) it will a couple of months of misery for

my husband and I and a lifetime of happiness for Luke.

I really appreciate the support this group provides. I am actually

thinking of becoming an ortho because of it.

Luke, 9.3 months old

moderate brachy

NYC

[Guest guest]

,

The fact that you and your husband have decided to reband Luke is a sign that there is still room for improvement. Also, the fact that CT is accepting to do so means that they believe his head shape will improve while wearing a DOC band. Good for you as now is the time to do it.

Even though he is already 10 months old, anything can happen. Remember that Maysa got her first DOC band she was 9.5 months and we saw great, great results...

Good luck with it all, I really think you will all start feeling better once he gets his new DOC band.

Leila,Maysa, 19.5 mo, DOC band Grad 5.26.09

www.mymaysa.wordpress.com

From: babymonkeyny <babymonkeyny@...>Subject: Re-banding with DOCbandPlagiocephaly Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 9:19 PM

Hi Everyone, Luke had a STARband from 4/8/09-6/10/ 09. He had severe brachy and mild plagio (97.5%, 6mm). When he graduated he was down to 88% and 2mm. I was very happy. However, my husband, who is normally the calm one in these situations:) , started to obsess over Luke's head. He said it was still too "high". My pediatrician said that if we banded again, it would help. If we didn't, it could cause problems with our relationship in the future with "you told me not to do it again," "we should have done it when we could have," etc.So, we are getting another band tomorrow, this time a DOCband from CT in Paramus, NJ. I am not looking forward to the whole experience, especially since Luke is almost 10 months now and was 5 months when we initially banded him. Which means, he will probably be in it for the whole 4 months.However, as one of my good friends said (and please forgive the cheesiness, but it helped me) it will a

couple of months of misery for my husband and I and a lifetime of happiness for Luke.I really appreciate the support this group provides. I am actually thinking of becoming an ortho because of it.Luke, 9.3 months oldmoderate brachyNYC

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy, When Luke graduated, his STARband measurements were 88% with the

STARscanner. CT measured him at 91% with hand measurements. I really don't

know what to believe, so I am relying on the visuals.

What I do have to say is that your ortho is so IMPORTANT! I think Luke would

have had more improvement or we would have kept him in his band till he outgrew

it (he had 3 weeks left) if we didn't have such fit problems with it. His ortho

just couldn't get the adjustments right. Almost 3 months later, he still has a

crease on his forehead from one adjustment.

The DOCband is truly custom fitted to Luke's head. We had issues with rotation

with the STARband and there is none right now with the DOCband. There was also

no pressure points with the STARband, which I believe is because the STARband

gives lots of room to grow, but I think it was too big from the start and the

ortho didn't know how to compensate for that.

It sounds like you are having a good experience with your band. But if you have

any doubts, I would go to CT and see what they have to say. The consultation is

free and if is used to having a band on his head, he'll probably transition

into a DOCband easily if you decide to go that route.

Luke, 9.3 months

Moderate brachy, STARband grad 6/09

DOCband, 1st day

> >

> >

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > Luke had a STARband from 4/8/09-6/10/09. He had severe brachy and mild

> > plagio (97.5%, 6mm). When he graduated he was down to 88% and 2mm. I

> > was very happy.

> >

> > However, my husband, who is normally the calm one in these

> > situations:), started to obsess over Luke's head. He said it was still

> > too " high " . My pediatrician said that if we banded again, it would

> > help. If we didn't, it could cause problems with our relationship in

> > the future with " you told me not to do it again, " " we should have done

> > it when we could have, " etc.

> >

> > So, we are getting another band tomorrow, this time a DOCband from CT

> > in Paramus, NJ. I am not looking forward to the whole experience,

> > especially since Luke is almost 10 months now and was 5 months when we

> > initially banded him. Which means, he will probably be in it for the

> > whole 4 months.

> >

> > However, as one of my good friends said (and please forgive the

> > cheesiness, but it helped me) it will a couple of months of misery for

> > my husband and I and a lifetime of happiness for Luke.

> >

> > I really appreciate the support this group provides. I am actually

> > thinking of becoming an ortho because of it.

> >

> >

> > Luke, 9.3 months old

> > moderate brachy

> > NYC

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Thanks. We are planning on getting a consultation from CT in a couple

months as we near the end of the Starband treatment. Was CT's

asymmetry measurement different too? I'm nervous that CT will give us

higher numbers, and then I'll feel depressed since will be too old

to get the numbers down much. I'm trying to get a sense of how the

numbers differ, so that I can mentally prepare myself.

The reason we are considering a DOCband is that we want to continue

treatment as long as possible, and CT treats past 18 months.

Thanks again,

Kathy, mom to 15 months, Starband 3 months

babymonkeyny wrote:

Hi Kathy, When Luke graduated, his STARband measurements were 88%

with the STARscanner. CT measured him at 91% with hand measurements. I

really don't know what to believe, so I am relying on the visuals.

What I do have to say is that your ortho is so IMPORTANT! I think Luke

would have had more improvement or we would have kept him in his band

till he outgrew it (he had 3 weeks left) if we didn't have such fit

problems with it. His ortho just couldn't get the adjustments right.

Almost 3 months later, he still has a crease on his forehead from one

adjustment.

The DOCband is truly custom fitted to Luke's head. We had issues with

rotation with the STARband and there is none right now with the

DOCband. There was also no pressure points with the STARband, which I

believe is because the STARband gives lots of room to grow, but I think

it was too big from the start and the ortho didn't know how to

compensate for that.

It sounds like you are having a good experience with your band. But if

you have any doubts, I would go to CT and see what they have to say.

The consultation is free and if is used to having a band on his

head, he'll probably transition into a DOCband easily if you decide to

go that route.

Luke, 9.3 months

Moderate brachy, STARband grad 6/09

DOCband, 1st day

> >

> >

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > Luke had a STARband from 4/8/09-6/10/09. He had severe

brachy and mild

> > plagio (97.5%, 6mm). When he graduated he was down to 88% and

2mm. I

> > was very happy.

> >

> > However, my husband, who is normally the calm one in these

> > situations:), started to obsess over Luke's head. He

said it was still

> > too "high". My pediatrician said that if we banded again, it

would

> > help. If we didn't, it could cause problems with our

relationship in

> > the future with "you told me not to do it again," "we should

have done

> > it when we could have," etc.

> >

> > So, we are getting another band tomorrow, this time a DOCband

from CT

> > in Paramus, NJ. I am not looking forward to the whole

experience,

> > especially since Luke is almost 10 months now and was 5

months when we

> > initially banded him. Which means, he will probably be in it

for the

> > whole 4 months.

> >

> > However, as one of my good friends said (and please forgive

the

> > cheesiness, but it helped me) it will a couple of months of

misery for

> > my husband and I and a lifetime of happiness for Luke.

> >

> > I really appreciate the support this group provides. I am

actually

> > thinking of becoming an ortho because of it.

> >

> >

> > Luke, 9.3 months old

> > moderate brachy

> > NYC

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

From what I've read, there appears to be huge differences between CT and STARscanner measurements. Theoretically speaking, the STARscanner should be more accurate if the person doing the scan does it correctly.

It's hard to know whether Luke's case is an example of that or whether he regressed slightly after getting the band off. In any case, is probably right to rely on the visual. When the head looks right is the time to stop.

Re: Re-banding with DOCband

Hi,Thanks. We are planning on getting a consultation from CT in a couple months as we near the end of the Starband treatment. Was CT's asymmetry measurement different too? I'm nervous that CT will give us higher numbers, and then I'll feel depressed since will be too old to get the numbers down much. I'm trying to get a sense of how the numbers differ, so that I can mentally prepare myself.The reason we are considering a DOCband is that we want to continue treatment as long as possible, and CT treats past 18 months. Thanks again,Kathy, mom to 15 months, Starband 3 months babymonkeyny wrote:

Hi Kathy, When Luke graduated, his STARband measurements were 88% with the STARscanner. CT measured him at 91% with hand measurements. I really don't know what to believe, so I am relying on the visuals.What I do have to say is that your ortho is so IMPORTANT! I think Luke would have had more improvement or we would have kept him in his band till he outgrew it (he had 3 weeks left) if we didn't have such fit problems with it. His ortho just couldn't get the adjustments right. Almost 3 months later, he still has a crease on his forehead from one adjustment. The DOCband is truly custom fitted to Luke's head. We had issues with rotation with the STARband and there is none right now with the DOCband. There was also no pressure points with the STARband, which I believe is because the STARband gives lots of room to grow, but I think it was too big from the start and the ortho didn't know how to compensate for that.It sounds like you are having a good experience with your band. But if you have any doubts, I would go to CT and see what they have to say. The consultation is free and if is used to having a band on his head, he'll probably transition into a DOCband easily if you decide to go that route.Luke, 9.3 monthsModerate brachy, STARband grad 6/09DOCband, 1st day> > > >> > Hi Everyone,> >> > Luke had a STARband from 4/8/09-6/10/09. He had severe brachy and mild > > plagio (97.5%, 6mm). When he graduated he was down to 88% and 2mm. I > > was very happy.> >> > However, my husband, who is normally the calm one in these > > situations:), started to obsess over Luke's head. He said it was still > > too "high". My pediatrician said that if we banded again, it would > > help. If we didn't, it could cause problems with our relationship in > > the future with "you told me not to do it again," "we should have done > > it when we could have," etc.> >> > So, we are getting another band tomorrow, this time a DOCband from CT > > in Paramus, NJ. I am not looking forward to the whole experience, > > especially since Luke is almost 10 months now and was 5 months when we > > initially banded him. Which means, he will probably be in it for the > > whole 4 months.> >> > However, as one of my good friends said (and please forgive the > > cheesiness, but it helped me) it will a couple of months of misery for > > my husband and I and a lifetime of happiness for Luke.> >> > I really appreciate the support this group provides. I am actually > > thinking of becoming an ortho because of it.> >> > > > Luke, 9.3 months old> > moderate brachy> > NYC> >> >>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, .  At least if CT gives me higher numbers, I can

mentally rely more upon what I visually see and the STARscanner

results.  On the bright side, if CT comes up with higher numbers, the

insurance is more likely to help cover a second band.  (Although we are

still waiting for payment of the first band.) 

Could it be that CT provides rounded up measurements so that insurances

are more likely to pay?   Also, with higher measurements, people are

more likely to band.  I sometimes wonder whether our first ortho came

up with the high hand measurements (15mm) to encourage us to band since

she thought needed one.  (We switched orthos, since for our

initial appointment we took the more available one and then we switched

to the more experienced one.) 

's asymmetry continues to visually improve very slowly.  Now that

his head is not quite so lopsided, I see a tiny bit of brachy.  I'm

sure it was always there, just compared to the plagio it was so minor.

I'm glad to hear the new chiropractor experience has been more

positive. 

Kathy, mom to , 15 months, Starband 3 months

wrote:

 

From what I've read, there appears to be huge differences between CT

and STARscanner measurements. Theoretically speaking, the STARscanner

should be more accurate if the person doing the scan does it correctly.

 

It's hard to know whether Luke's case is an example of that or

whether he regressed slightly after getting the band off. In any case,

is probably right to rely on the visual. When the head looks

right is the time to stop.

       

 

Re: Re-banding with DOCband

 

Hi,

Thanks.  We are planning on getting a consultation from CT in a couple

months as we near the end of the Starband treatment.  Was CT's

asymmetry measurement different too?  I'm nervous that CT will give us

higher numbers, and then I'll feel depressed since will be too old

to get the numbers down much.  I'm trying to get a sense of how the

numbers differ, so that I can mentally prepare myself.

The reason we are considering a DOCband is that we want to continue

treatment as long as possible, and CT treats past 18 months. 

Thanks again,

Kathy, mom to 15 months, Starband 3 months

 

 

babymonkeyny wrote:

 

Hi Kathy, When Luke graduated, his STARband measurements were

88% with the STARscanner. CT measured him at 91% with hand

measurements. I really don't know what to believe, so I am relying on

the visuals.

What I do have to say is that your ortho is so IMPORTANT! I think Luke

would have had more improvement or we would have kept him in his band

till he outgrew it (he had 3 weeks left) if we didn't have such fit

problems with it. His ortho just couldn't get the adjustments right.

Almost 3 months later, he still has a crease on his forehead from one

adjustment.

The DOCband is truly custom fitted to Luke's head. We had issues with

rotation with the STARband and there is none right now with the

DOCband. There was also no pressure points with the STARband, which I

believe is because the STARband gives lots of room to grow, but I think

it was too big from the start and the ortho didn't know how to

compensate for that.

It sounds like you are having a good experience with your band. But if

you have any doubts, I would go to CT and see what they have to say.

The consultation is free and if is used to having a band on his

head, he'll probably transition into a DOCband easily if you decide to

go that route.

Luke, 9.3 months

Moderate brachy, STARband grad 6/09

DOCband, 1st day

> >

> >

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > Luke had a STARband from 4/8/09-6/10/09. He had severe

brachy and mild

> > plagio (97.5%, 6mm). When he graduated he was down to 88% and

2mm. I

> > was very happy.

> >

> > However, my husband, who is normally the calm one in these

> > situations:), started to obsess over Luke's head. He

said it was still

> > too "high". My pediatrician said that if we banded again, it

would

> > help. If we didn't, it could cause problems with our

relationship in

> > the future with "you told me not to do it again," "we should

have done

> > it when we could have," etc.

> >

> > So, we are getting another band tomorrow, this time a DOCband

from CT

> > in Paramus, NJ. I am not looking forward to the whole

experience,

> > especially since Luke is almost 10 months now and was 5

months when we

> > initially banded him. Which means, he will probably be in it

for the

> > whole 4 months.

> >

> > However, as one of my good friends said (and please forgive

the

> > cheesiness, but it helped me) it will a couple of months of

misery for

> > my husband and I and a lifetime of happiness for Luke.

> >

> > I really appreciate the support this group provides. I am

actually

> > thinking of becoming an ortho because of it.

> >

> >

> > Luke, 9.3 months old

> > moderate brachy

> > NYC

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

From what I've read with other people posting differences, CT tends to come up with higher numbers for the asymmetry and lower numbers for the Cranial Index. Luke's example is the only one where I've seen the opposite.

Part of the reason may be that the CI is supposed to be calculated using the widest part of the head and a computer can easily calculate this. I would think that it would be a little harder to find this if you are doing measurements by hand.

Given that insurance companies seem to band more readily for plagio than brachy, this may work to your favor.

Re: Re-banding with DOCband

Hi,Thanks. We are planning on getting a consultation from CT in a couple months as we near the end of the Starband treatment. Was CT's asymmetry measurement different too? I'm nervous that CT will give us higher numbers, and then I'll feel depressed since will be too old to get the numbers down much. I'm trying to get a sense of how the numbers differ, so that I can mentally prepare myself.The reason we are considering a DOCband is that we want to continue treatment as long as possible, and CT treats past 18 months. Thanks again,Kathy, mom to 15 months, Starband 3 months babymonkeyny wrote:

Hi Kathy, When Luke graduated, his STARband measurements were 88% with the STARscanner. CT measured him at 91% with hand measurements. I really don't know what to believe, so I am relying on the visuals.What I do have to say is that your ortho is so IMPORTANT! I think Luke would have had more improvement or we would have kept him in his band till he outgrew it (he had 3 weeks left) if we didn't have such fit problems with it. His ortho just couldn't get the adjustments right. Almost 3 months later, he still has a crease on his forehead from one adjustment. The DOCband is truly custom fitted to Luke's head. We had issues with rotation with the STARband and there is none right now with the DOCband. There was also no pressure points with the STARband, which I believe is because the STARband gives lots of room to grow, but I think it was too big from the start and the ortho didn't know how to compensate for that.It sounds like you are having a good experience with your band. But if you have any doubts, I would go to CT and see what they have to say. The consultation is free and if is used to having a band on his head, he'll probably transition into a DOCband easily if you decide to go that route.Luke, 9.3 monthsModerate brachy, STARband grad 6/09DOCband, 1st day> > > >> > Hi Everyone,> >> > Luke had a STARband from 4/8/09-6/10/09. He had severe brachy and mild > > plagio (97.5%, 6mm). When he graduated he was down to 88% and 2mm. I > > was very happy.> >> > However, my husband, who is normally the calm one in these > > situations:), started to obsess over Luke's head. He said it was still > > too "high". My pediatrician said that if we banded again, it would > > help. If we didn't, it could cause problems with our relationship in > > the future with "you told me not to do it again," "we should have done > > it when we could have," etc.> >> > So, we are getting another band tomorrow, this time a DOCband from CT > > in Paramus, NJ. I am not looking forward to the whole experience, > > especially since Luke is almost 10 months now and was 5 months when we > > initially banded him. Which means, he will probably be in it for the > > whole 4 months.> >> > However, as one of my good friends said (and please forgive the > > cheesiness, but it helped me) it will a couple of months of misery for > > my husband and I and a lifetime of happiness for Luke.> >> > I really appreciate the support this group provides. I am actually > > thinking of becoming an ortho because of it.> >> > > > Luke, 9.3 months old> > moderate brachy> > NYC> >> >>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Our ortho calculates the asymmetry by taking the difference of the

diagonals at 30 degrees on level 3.  Maybe, CT is not always taking the

diagonals at this point, but instead at points of higher asymmetry.   I

think this is what 's original ortho did with the hand measurements

since she thought it captured 's true asymmetry better. 

If we can continue the Starband helmet an extra month and convince CT

to band at 19 months, we will be banding again early Jan. 

Perhaps, we would then get more coverage since I believe we have a

yearly $5,000 limit on helmets.  (Also, we would end up with another

month in a helmet.)  Supposedly, our insurance covers helmets for 6mm

asymmetry or greater.  Actually, with the STARband scanner we are

already barely under 6mm at level 3, but over 6mm at level 5.  Sounds

like CT measurements could easily be higher though.

Thanks,

Kathy mom to , 15 months, Starband 3 months for plagio

wrote:

 

From what I've read with other people posting differences, CT

tends to come up with higher numbers for the asymmetry and lower

numbers for the Cranial Index. Luke's example is the only one where

I've seen the opposite.

 

Part of the reason may be that the CI is supposed to be calculated

using the widest part of the head and a computer can easily calculate

this. I would think that it would be a little harder to find this if

you are doing measurements by hand.

 

Given that insurance companies seem to band more readily for

plagio than brachy, this may work to your favor.

       

 

Re: Re-banding with DOCband

 

Hi,

Thanks.  We are planning on getting a consultation from CT in a couple

months as we near the end of the Starband treatment.  Was CT's

asymmetry measurement different too?  I'm nervous that CT will give us

higher numbers, and then I'll feel depressed since will be too old

to get the numbers down much.  I'm trying to get a sense of how the

numbers differ, so that I can mentally prepare myself.

The reason we are considering a DOCband is that we want to continue

treatment as long as possible, and CT treats past 18 months. 

Thanks again,

Kathy, mom to 15 months, Starband 3 months

 

 

babymonkeyny wrote:

 

Hi Kathy, When Luke graduated, his STARband measurements were

88% with the STARscanner. CT measured him at 91% with hand

measurements. I really don't know what to believe, so I am relying on

the visuals.

What I do have to say is that your ortho is so IMPORTANT! I think Luke

would have had more improvement or we would have kept him in his band

till he outgrew it (he had 3 weeks left) if we didn't have such fit

problems with it. His ortho just couldn't get the adjustments right.

Almost 3 months later, he still has a crease on his forehead from one

adjustment.

The DOCband is truly custom fitted to Luke's head. We had issues with

rotation with the STARband and there is none right now with the

DOCband. There was also no pressure points with the STARband, which I

believe is because the STARband gives lots of room to grow, but I think

it was too big from the start and the ortho didn't know how to

compensate for that.

It sounds like you are having a good experience with your band. But if

you have any doubts, I would go to CT and see what they have to say.

The consultation is free and if is used to having a band on his

head, he'll probably transition into a DOCband easily if you decide to

go that route.

Luke, 9.3 months

Moderate brachy, STARband grad 6/09

DOCband, 1st day

> >

> >

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > Luke had a STARband from 4/8/09-6/10/09. He had severe

brachy and mild

> > plagio (97.5%, 6mm). When he graduated he was down to 88% and

2mm. I

> > was very happy.

> >

> > However, my husband, who is normally the calm one in these

> > situations:), started to obsess over Luke's head. He

said it was still

> > too "high". My pediatrician said that if we banded again, it

would

> > help. If we didn't, it could cause problems with our

relationship in

> > the future with "you told me not to do it again," "we should

have done

> > it when we could have," etc.

> >

> > So, we are getting another band tomorrow, this time a DOCband

from CT

> > in Paramus, NJ. I am not looking forward to the whole

experience,

> > especially since Luke is almost 10 months now and was 5

months when we

> > initially banded him. Which means, he will probably be in it

for the

> > whole 4 months.

> >

> > However, as one of my good friends said (and please forgive

the

> > cheesiness, but it helped me) it will a couple of months of

misery for

> > my husband and I and a lifetime of happiness for Luke.

> >

> > I really appreciate the support this group provides. I am

actually

> > thinking of becoming an ortho because of it.

> >

> >

> > Luke, 9.3 months old

> > moderate brachy

> > NYC

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

Did you ask them to provide the level 5 measurements. We were never provided with those.

Re: Re-banding with DOCband

Hi,Thanks. We are planning on getting a consultation from CT in a couple months as we near the end of the Starband treatment. Was CT's asymmetry measurement different too? I'm nervous that CT will give us higher numbers, and then I'll feel depressed since will be too old to get the numbers down much. I'm trying to get a sense of how the numbers differ, so that I can mentally prepare myself.The reason we are considering a DOCband is that we want to continue treatment as long as possible, and CT treats past 18 months. Thanks again,Kathy, mom to 15 months, Starband 3 months babymonkeyny wrote:

Hi Kathy, When Luke graduated, his STARband measurements were 88% with the STARscanner. CT measured him at 91% with hand measurements. I really don't know what to believe, so I am relying on the visuals.What I do have to say is that your ortho is so IMPORTANT! I think Luke would have had more improvement or we would have kept him in his band till he outgrew it (he had 3 weeks left) if we didn't have such fit problems with it. His ortho just couldn't get the adjustments right. Almost 3 months later, he still has a crease on his forehead from one adjustment. The DOCband is truly custom fitted to Luke's head. We had issues with rotation with the STARband and there is none right now with the DOCband. There was also no pressure points with the STARband, which I believe is because the STARband gives lots of room to grow, but I think it was too big from the start and the ortho didn't know how to compensate for that.It sounds like you are having a good experience with your band. But if you have any doubts, I would go to CT and see what they have to say. The consultation is free and if is used to having a band on his head, he'll probably transition into a DOCband easily if you decide to go that route.Luke, 9.3 monthsModerate brachy, STARband grad 6/09DOCband, 1st day> > > >> > Hi Everyone,> >> > Luke had a STARband from 4/8/09-6/10/09. He had severe brachy and mild > > plagio (97.5%, 6mm). When he graduated he was down to 88% and 2mm. I > > was very happy.> >> > However, my husband, who is normally the calm one in these > > situations:), started to obsess over Luke's head. He said it was still > > too "high". My pediatrician said that if we banded again, it would > > help. If we didn't, it could cause problems with our relationship in > > the future with "you told me not to do it again," "we should have done > > it when we could have," etc.> >> > So, we are getting another band tomorrow, this time a DOCband from CT > > in Paramus, NJ. I am not looking forward to the whole experience, > > especially since Luke is almost 10 months now and was 5 months when we > > initially banded him. Which means, he will probably be in it for the > > whole 4 months.> >> > However, as one of my good friends said (and please forgive the > > cheesiness, but it helped me) it will a couple of months of misery for > > my husband and I and a lifetime of happiness for Luke.> >> > I really appreciate the support this group provides. I am actually > > thinking of becoming an ortho because of it.> >> > > > Luke, 9.3 months old> > moderate brachy> > NYC> >> >>

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Hi ,

There was one scan the ortho provided it without asking.  Last time we

asked since we didn't see as much improvement up high as down low.  Up

high is 's worst area.  It actually started looking a little better

up high just this week. 

For the insurance, my husband told me it is $5,000 per any 12 months. 

So, waiting until Jan to band again doesn't help with the insurance. 

If we are extremely luck and manages a big growth spurt, we might

not care about another band.  We aren't counting on it though.

Kathy, mom to 15 months, Starband 3 months

wrote:

 

Kathy,

 

Did you ask them to provide the level 5 measurements. We were

never provided with those.

       

 

Re: Re-banding with DOCband

 

Hi,

Thanks.  We are planning on getting a consultation from CT in a couple

months as we near the end of the Starband treatment.  Was CT's

asymmetry measurement different too?  I'm nervous that CT will give us

higher numbers, and then I'll feel depressed since will be too old

to get the numbers down much.  I'm trying to get a sense of how the

numbers differ, so that I can mentally prepare myself.

The reason we are considering a DOCband is that we want to continue

treatment as long as possible, and CT treats past 18 months. 

Thanks again,

Kathy, mom to 15 months, Starband 3 months

 

 

babymonkeyny wrote:

 

Hi Kathy, When Luke graduated, his STARband measurements

were 88% with the STARscanner. CT measured him at 91% with hand

measurements. I really don't know what to believe, so I am relying on

the visuals.

What I do have to say is that your ortho is so IMPORTANT! I think Luke

would have had more improvement or we would have kept him in his band

till he outgrew it (he had 3 weeks left) if we didn't have such fit

problems with it. His ortho just couldn't get the adjustments right.

Almost 3 months later, he still has a crease on his forehead from one

adjustment.

The DOCband is truly custom fitted to Luke's head. We had issues with

rotation with the STARband and there is none right now with the

DOCband. There was also no pressure points with the STARband, which I

believe is because the STARband gives lots of room to grow, but I think

it was too big from the start and the ortho didn't know how to

compensate for that.

It sounds like you are having a good experience with your band. But if

you have any doubts, I would go to CT and see what they have to say.

The consultation is free and if is used to having a band on his

head, he'll probably transition into a DOCband easily if you decide to

go that route.

Luke, 9.3 months

Moderate brachy, STARband grad 6/09

DOCband, 1st day

> >

> >

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > Luke had a STARband from 4/8/09-6/10/09. He had severe

brachy and mild

> > plagio (97.5%, 6mm). When he graduated he was down to 88% and

2mm. I

> > was very happy.

> >

> > However, my husband, who is normally the calm one in these

> > situations:), started to obsess over Luke's head. He

said it was still

> > too "high". My pediatrician said that if we banded again, it

would

> > help. If we didn't, it could cause problems with our

relationship in

> > the future with "you told me not to do it again," "we should

have done

> > it when we could have," etc.

> >

> > So, we are getting another band tomorrow, this time a DOCband

from CT

> > in Paramus, NJ. I am not looking forward to the whole

experience,

> > especially since Luke is almost 10 months now and was 5

months when we

> > initially banded him. Which means, he will probably be in it

for the

> > whole 4 months.

> >

> > However, as one of my good friends said (and please forgive

the

> > cheesiness, but it helped me) it will a couple of months of

misery for

> > my husband and I and a lifetime of happiness for Luke.

> >

> > I really appreciate the support this group provides. I am

actually

> > thinking of becoming an ortho because of it.

> >

> >

> > Luke, 9.3 months old

> > moderate brachy

> > NYC

> >

> >

>