Re: Too late for helmet?

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Glad to hear it all went well. I think the answer he gave is a good one and I

hope you see great results. Please keep us posted as you progress through

treatment. Good luck!

Jake-3 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

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> > > > > Hi Everyone,

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> > > > > I am so glad I found this group! Finally I can talk to people with

> > > > problems similar to mine, in a tongue easy to understand.

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> > > > > My son was diagnosed with sever brachy @ the age of 5 months. My

> > > > husband and I were reluctant to have him wear a helmet, so we decided

> > > > to wait and see if extensive repositioning will work... Regrets...

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> > > > > Later on extensive international travel and job related relocation

> > > > delayed the treatment.

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> > > > > Finally, @ 11 months of age we my son was seen by a plastic surgeon.

> > > > It took two more months for " the good doctor " to send us to Hanger.

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> > > > > Tomorrow is my son's first fitting of the helmet, @ the age of 13

> > > > months. I was told by the orthotist not to expect any drastic results,

> > > > even none, or just a matter of mm.

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> > > > > Does anyone of you started the treatment @ similar age and with what

> > > > results?

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> > > > > Despite the orthotist comment I have hope. Should I??

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> > > > > I say many comments that Starband and Docband are the best. anyone

> > > > having experience with Hanger? I would change to Starband if that will

> > > > increase the chances of my baby having beautiful round head, even if

> > > > it costs a lot... I don't think our Insurance will cover, since the

> > > > treatment was initiated after their age limit.

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> > > > > Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

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> > > > > Gergana, mother of Andrey

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