Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 , Dr. H is going to contact Maddy's case manager so if I know her she'll make sure a nurse comes out. When Jodi Z was here on Tuesday we were talkinh and Maddy was lying in my lap, Jodi looked at me and said looking at Madison right now reminds me Salem so much. They look like they could be the same child. LOL Thats a good thing since is so beautiful this gives me an idea what Maddy will look like when she's older. Keep ya posted Chrissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Chrissy - Yes, I know that things seem so tough right now. But I promise that things do get easier as they get older. I would have never thought that -- I remember being 4 and 5 and people saying that, and I just didn't understand. Yes, we still worry about her getting sick, but the days of weekly or monthly weight checks are GONE. Incredible!!!! And the better they grow and gain, their faces fill out and the gauntness goes away and they look a lot more healthy and " normal " , if that is a true word in that sense. I had the 9-year-old All Star softball team over for " jacket awards " tonight, and watching play with all the kids, it was truly amazing. No one would know that she is anything except thin. Our friends still know the truth, and are meticulous about keeping their own children healthy around , so they are great. But in general, no longer looks " different " from the other kids. I never in my wildest dreams ever thought that would happen. > , > Dr. H is going to contact Maddy's case manager so if I know her she'll > make sure a nurse comes out. When Jodi Z was here on Tuesday we were talkinh > and Maddy was lying in my lap, Jodi looked at me and said looking at Madison > right now reminds me Salem so much. They look like they could be the > same child. LOL > Thats a good thing since is so beautiful this gives me an idea what > Maddy will look like when she's older. > Keep ya posted > Chrissy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I was wondering the same thing. Been thinking about you, Jen. I don't know why, but I was making brownies today and thought about you. Maybe subconciously you were wanting brownies!! ) LOL. > > Anyone heard from yet to see how it went? > > We are thinking of you Jen. > > Deb > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Deb - thanks for posting that note - I was wondering too. Thanks. - H > > Anyone heard from yet to see how it went? > > We are thinking of you Jen. > > Deb > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 What kind of shoes is she wearing? I was able to put Hayden in the exersaucer when he was in the Markells by just removing the bar and reattaching it once he was in. It was awkward, but it worked. Now that he is in the s it would be next to impossible for me to get them on him upright like that without it taking forever and both of us getting frustrated! Good luck! terrip21sp wrote: My daughter loved the walker, even when in casts (I think just to sit up). I was trying to think of a way to " modify " the walker seat so she can go in there in her brace. First, would it hurt anything (other than my floor) to put her in there. Second, has anyone " modified " one before? I have thought of cutting the seat and closing it when she is placed in there with heavy velcro and grommets - or either straps like in high chair underneath seat when velcroed. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Yay na! Almost every baby walks with straight legs behind a toy to begin with, so no need to worry there - she'll work it out when she starts to venture out on her own! Good for her! candi_744 wrote: I just finally got a brilliant idea and we bought na a little push toy she could walk with..and guess what...she has been walking with it all day now. YEAH...it has been such a long haul..and it seemed as if this day would never come. She doesnt really bend her knees when she walks..other than that it looks good..she hasnt been practicing for long though so i shouldnt be complaining. But its just very exciting!!! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 WooHoo!! Way to go na! & Grace > > I just finally got a brilliant idea and we bought na a little > push toy she could walk with..and guess what...she has been walking > with it all day now. YEAH...it has been such a long haul..and it > seemed as if this day would never come. She doesnt really bend her > knees when she walks..other than that it looks good..she hasnt been > practicing for long though so i shouldnt be complaining. But its just > very exciting!!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 It sounds like our babies are at a similar place... My 13 month old daughter, , is just getting interested in walking behind a push toy. I've noticed though that when she stands and when she walks, her feet remain in the position they're placed in the DBB. Have you noticed this? She's been standing up for about two months now. Also, her club foot rolls a little to the side. While I think this is because the heel bone hasn't dropped completely yet, I'm still concerned it will affect her walking. & (LCF, DBB nights only) > > I just finally got a brilliant idea and we bought na a little > push toy she could walk with..and guess what...she has been walking > with it all day now. YEAH...it has been such a long haul..and it > seemed as if this day would never come. She doesnt really bend her > knees when she walks..other than that it looks good..she hasnt been > practicing for long though so i shouldnt be complaining. But its just > very exciting!!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 My son Mason is 12 months old and has been cruising along furniture for a few months now. He just turned 1 and he got a push toy as well-absolutely loves it. But I agree with you in that when he does walk behind it that he pretty much keeps his legs straight, or just very slightly bent. And his feet do stay turned out like they are when in the brace too. His foot does not roll to the side though(RCF), and his heel hasn't completely dropped yet either-but the doc says that will come in time as he continues to learn to walk. Niki & Mason(5-23-05, rcf, dobbs,16/7) Re: s It sounds like our babies are at a similar place... My 13 month old daughter, , is just getting interested in walking behind a push toy. I've noticed though that when she stands and when she walks, her feet remain in the position they're placed in the DBB. Have you noticed this? She's been standing up for about two months now. Also, her club foot rolls a little to the side. While I think this is because the heel bone hasn't dropped completely yet, I'm still concerned it will affect her walking. & (LCF, DBB nights only) > > I just finally got a brilliant idea and we bought na a little > push toy she could walk with..and guess what...she has been walking > with it all day now. YEAH...it has been such a long haul..and it > seemed as if this day would never come. She doesnt really bend her > knees when she walks..other than that it looks good..she hasnt been > practicing for long though so i shouldnt be complaining. But its just > very exciting!!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Yes..na's feet do remain in the position they are in for the brace..however..i never thought this to be a problem because I just always thought it was better than her feet turning in. I dont really know if it may become a problem. na has bilateral clubfeet. She has been standing..not on her own for quite some time now..probably about 4 months. > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot >To: nosurgery4clubfoot >Subject: Re: s >Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:40:52 -0000 > >It sounds like our babies are at a similar place... My 13 month old >daughter, , is just getting interested in walking behind a push >toy. I've noticed though that when she stands and when she walks, her >feet remain in the position they're placed in the DBB. Have you >noticed this? She's been standing up for about two months now. Also, >her club foot rolls a little to the side. While I think this is >because the heel bone hasn't dropped completely yet, I'm still >concerned it will affect her walking. > & (LCF, DBB nights only) > > > > > > I just finally got a brilliant idea and we bought na a little > > push toy she could walk with..and guess what...she has been walking > > with it all day now. YEAH...it has been such a long haul..and it > > seemed as if this day would never come. She doesnt really bend her > > knees when she walks..other than that it looks good..she hasnt been > > practicing for long though so i shouldnt be complaining. But its just > > very exciting!!! > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Find out more about Canada’s Real Estate Outlook in Sympatico / MSN’s Spring Lending Features http://spring.finance.sympatico.msn.ca/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 It's totally normal (and a good thing) that the feet abduct outward. As our kids start walking more, the foot/feet will turn inward gradually to a more neutral position. This is the 'natural tendency' of idiopathic club foot thus the reason why our kids are abducted out to 70*. The only time when this may be an issue is if the child has loose ligaments which is quite rare. Grace is now 23 mos and I have noticed just very recently that her right (cf) does not turn outward quite as much as it used to. Sounds like na will be running around before you know it ! And congrats on 's walking ! & Grace > > > > > > I just finally got a brilliant idea and we bought na a little > > > push toy she could walk with..and guess what...she has been walking > > > with it all day now. YEAH...it has been such a long haul..and it > > > seemed as if this day would never come. She doesnt really bend her > > > knees when she walks..other than that it looks good..she hasnt been > > > practicing for long though so i shouldnt be complaining. But its just > > > very exciting!!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Find out more about Canada's Real Estate Outlook in Sympatico / MSN's Spring > Lending Features http://spring.finance.sympatico.msn.ca/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 , I have been behind in reading but I noticed that you mentioned 's foot is rolling out a little on the side when she is standing. This is something that you should probably have looked at b/c it could be a sign of relapse. Just to be on the safe side. Mom to Jenna (4/7/01) & Sammy (9/25/04, RCF, Dobbs brace 12-14hrs/day) > > > > I just finally got a brilliant idea and we bought na a little > > push toy she could walk with..and guess what...she has been walking > > with it all day now. YEAH...it has been such a long haul..and it > > seemed as if this day would never come. She doesnt really bend her > > knees when she walks..other than that it looks good..she hasnt been > > practicing for long though so i shouldnt be complaining. But its just > > very exciting!!! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 She saw her otho. a month ago, and she was very happy with her foot. Her foot looks like it rolls IN just a little, so in other words, it's rolling in the corrected direction... On the inside of the foot. So hard to describe!!! I should post pics of her standing. > > > > > > I just finally got a brilliant idea and we bought na a little > > > push toy she could walk with..and guess what...she has been walking > > > with it all day now. YEAH...it has been such a long haul..and it > > > seemed as if this day would never come. She doesnt really bend her > > > knees when she walks..other than that it looks good..she hasnt been > > > practicing for long though so i shouldnt be complaining. But its just > > > very exciting!!! > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 , Oh good, glad to hear that! I know exactly what you mean about the rolling in. I actually just talked to Dr. Dobbs about this subject today and he said that it is okay if they do that, and/or if they rest their foot on the outer edge occasionally. He said a lot of kids do these things, clubfoot or no. > > > > > > > > I just finally got a brilliant idea and we bought na a > little > > > > push toy she could walk with..and guess what...she has been > walking > > > > with it all day now. YEAH...it has been such a long haul..and > it > > > > seemed as if this day would never come. She doesnt really bend > her > > > > knees when she walks..other than that it looks good..she hasnt > been > > > > practicing for long though so i shouldnt be complaining. But > its just > > > > very exciting!!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Hi , We had to add a few holes to our dd's straps....a wonderful person from this group recommended a leather punch from Hobby Lobby that costs $4.99.....we bought one and it has worked perfectly! (also kind of helpful to have around the house....adding holes to beltloops!). Not sure if this comes with the PM instructions or not but told me to always make sure the small dot/circle on the middle tongue strap is above the strap which was a very helpful tip for me in how to align everything. HTH, and Mallory (7 months PM " S 18/7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Hi . I hope someone more knowledgeable chimes in but since it is a holiday, I thought I could answer enough to tide you over until one of the " experts " answers. We too went from markells to mitchells and it is like night and day. The markells I was an expert at--the mitchells I don't have to be! I'm sure they told you to make sure the white part (plastic?) is not folded over when the boots are on. As for how tight the straps should be, the middle strap is the most important strap by far. Attach that strap first. The middle strap should be snug but not nearly as tight as the Markells (in the Markells we were taught to pull past resistance; in the s, stop tightening when you feel resistance). The middle strap is tight enough I can NOT get my pinky finger entirely under it, but can get the tip under. The other straps are just to hold the foot but do not need to be tight. I can easily get my index finger under the toe strap and can even get my thumb under. The ankle strap is similar--just my index finger fits under comfortably. Ava should be able to wiggle her toes--but not rotate her foot. Lily " walks " in her s and I see she moves her toes. I like to put Lily's brace on with her lying down on the couch with her feet toward me. I push her leg up so the knee is completely bent and then push the foot into the brace. I always have the brace completely unstrapped when I put Lily in. Check that the heel is down. From your post, I think you are using the first hole to make the strap as tight as possible (not the last hole). I don't know about making another hole, although I don't see why not--is there anyone else with experience with this? I had the pleasure of meeting and his staff--they are wonderful. I expect they would answer this sort of question quite eagerly. I hope someone else answers who has made a science out of the s, but fortunately we haven't had to! The s have been a piece of cake for us, never slipping, coming off, no sores or blisters. For Markells, I knew every trick of the trade. Hope you and Ava have a similar easy experience! PS--My three year old has chosen this moment to have a dozen questions about army helicopters so I was a bit distraced while I typed. Please don't hesitate to ask for clarification. > > Hi, > We received Ava's s today. She was previously in the Markells > but they gave her massive blisters - one particularly bad on her big > toe. Now my questions is about the fit of the s - how tight > should the straps be? The toe strap is on the last hole, but she can > still wiggle her toes a bit, which of course worries me that she may > get blisters again. Do I need to make another hole, or is it normal for > them to be able to wiggle them a little. If someone could give me an > indication of tightness that would be great, for example, how much of > my finger should I be able to get under the strap. And can someone let > me know if wiggling is ok? I'm worried!! > > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 , , sounds like she knows her stuff! Myself though, I make sure all three straps are tight enough a finger won't go under them. I put the shoes on holding the baby on my lap facing away from me. Good luck, I believe you will love these shoes! s. Re: s Hi . I hope someone more knowledgeable chimes in but since it is a holiday, I thought I could answer enough to tide you over until one of the " experts " answers. We too went from markells to mitchells and it is like night and day. The markells I was an expert at--the mitchells I don't have to be! I'm sure they told you to make sure the white part (plastic?) is not folded over when the boots are on. As for how tight the straps should be, the middle strap is the most important strap by far. Attach that strap first. The middle strap should be snug but not nearly as tight as the Markells (in the Markells we were taught to pull past resistance; in the s, stop tightening when you feel resistance). The middle strap is tight enough I can NOT get my pinky finger entirely under it, but can get the tip under. The other straps are just to hold the foot but do not need to be tight. I can easily get my index finger under the toe strap and can even get my thumb under. The ankle strap is similar--just my index finger fits under comfortably. Livi should be able to wiggle her toes--but not rotate her foot. Lily " walks " in her s and I see she moves her toes. I like to put Lily's brace on with her lying down on the couch with her feet toward me. I push her leg up so the knee is completely bent and then push the foot into the brace. I always have the brace completely unstrapped when I put Lily in. Check that the heel is down. From your post, I think you are using the first hole to make the strap as tight as possible (not the last hole). I don't know about making another hole, although I don't see why not--is there anyone else with experience with this? I had the pleasure of meeting and his staff--they are wonderful. I expect they would answer this sort of question quite eagerly. I hope someone else answers who has made a science out of the s, but fortunately we haven't had to! The s have been a piece of cake for us, never slipping, coming off, no sores or blisters. For Markells, I knew every trick of the trade. Hope you have a similar experience! PS--My three year old has chosen this moment to have a dozen questions about army helicopters so I was a bit distraced while I typed. Please don't hesitate to ask for clarification. > > Hi, > We received Ava's s today. She was previously in the Markells > but they gave her massive blisters - one particularly bad on her big > toe. Now my questions is about the fit of the s - how tight > should the straps be? The toe strap is on the last hole, but she can > still wiggle her toes a bit, which of course worries me that she may > get blisters again. Do I need to make another hole, or is it normal for > them to be able to wiggle them a little. If someone could give me an > indication of tightness that would be great, for example, how much of > my finger should I be able to get under the strap. And can someone let > me know if wiggling is ok? I'm worried!! > > Thanks, > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.8/380 - Release Date: 6/30/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 > > > > Hi, > > We received Ava's s today. She was previously in the > Markells > > but they gave her massive blisters - one particularly bad on her > big > > toe. Now my questions is about the fit of the s - how tight > > should the straps be? The toe strap is on the last hole, but she > can > > still wiggle her toes a bit, which of course worries me that she > may > > get blisters again. Do I need to make another hole, or is it normal > for > > them to be able to wiggle them a little. If someone could give me > an > > indication of tightness that would be great, for example, how much > of > > my finger should I be able to get under the strap. And can someone > let > > me know if wiggling is ok? I'm worried!! > > > > Thanks, > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Our toe strap for LAuren's s was loose so I just went to Hobby Lobby and bought a leather punch and punched two more holes in it. The toe part should be snug, but the most important strap on the s is the middle one, which holds most of the foot and holds the heel down. (Don't worry if the heel is not down right at first, it will take a month or so and it will drop.) Carol s Hi, We received Ava's s today. She was previously in the Markells but they gave her massive blisters - one particularly bad on her big toe. Now my questions is about the fit of the s - how tight should the straps be? The toe strap is on the last hole, but she can still wiggle her toes a bit, which of course worries me that she may get blisters again. Do I need to make another hole, or is it normal for them to be able to wiggle them a little. If someone could give me an indication of tightness that would be great, for example, how much of my finger should I be able to get under the strap. And can someone let me know if wiggling is ok? I'm worried!! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 I tighten the strap snug, but not too tight. When I get the toe strap too tight, she fusses at night, so I know to loosen them, and then she's fine. s Hi, We received Ava's s today. She was previously in the Markells but they gave her massive blisters - one particularly bad on her big toe. Now my questions is about the fit of the s - how tight should the straps be? The toe strap is on the last hole, but she can still wiggle her toes a bit, which of course worries me that she may get blisters again. Do I need to make another hole, or is it normal for them to be able to wiggle them a little. If someone could give me an indication of tightness that would be great, for example, how much of my finger should I be able to get under the strap. And can someone let me know if wiggling is ok? I'm worried!! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hi . I'll be fast. My computer has deleted the first two messages I wrote to you. However, by the third I think I can be quite succint! The white part I am referring to is the white molding around the toes that hugs the foot. If this gets accidentally folded down when placing Ava in the shoes, she might get irritation and/or a sore. SOme children have experienced that, but we never have. So after Ava is in the boots, just run your finger under the hugging part of the molding and make sure it is not bent over. My understanding of the heel is that 1. the heel will drop DOWN after a few weeks to a month of use. That happened for us. 2. the heel does not need to be BACK all the way into the boots. The heel pocket should help protect the heel from sores. While the rest of the foot is back, the tender heel will be protected by the heel pocket. If someone else knows other, please reply. As for the tongue, it should be under the suede strap and OVER the molding. This is the opposite for us former Markell users but I believe again helps protect against irritation. The suede tongue will protect the top of the foot from the middle strap but will not rub against the far top-side of the foot if placed over the white part, rather than under. So over is good. Good luck and hope it is going well. Feel free to post with additional questions. > > > > > > Hi, > > > We received Ava's s today. She was previously in the > > Markells > > > but they gave her massive blisters - one particularly bad on her > > big > > > toe. Now my questions is about the fit of the s - how > tight > > > should the straps be? The toe strap is on the last hole, but she > > can > > > still wiggle her toes a bit, which of course worries me that she > > may > > > get blisters again. Do I need to make another hole, or is it > normal > > for > > > them to be able to wiggle them a little. If someone could give me > > an > > > indication of tightness that would be great, for example, how > much > > of > > > my finger should I be able to get under the strap. And can > someone > > let > > > me know if wiggling is ok? I'm worried!! > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 the heels should be *back* in the boot, and down as far as possible but newly corrected feet do not have the heel pad fully under the calcaneous bone which is why they look rounded and we wait for it to *drop* or rather form properly under the calcaneous bone. the heel pocket is designed both to keep the heel seated in the bottom of the boot as well as to facilitate this dropping of the heel pad. the upper portion of the pocket presses into the achilles and this is part of what helps the heel pad drop properly. There are two ways to make sure the heel is seated properly in the PM's. whichever works best for you, use that. First, you can plantar flex the foot (point toes down), open the shoe fully and press it deeply into the heel (the back of the shoe is flexible when it's open like this, go ahead and let it flex). Then, pull the tongue very tightly over the whole foot and position it so that the hole in the tongue is right above the top of the middle strap. At this point push the foot up (toes up) and let it settle into the back of the shoe. Re-adjust the tongue tightly if it gets loose when you do this. Then, press tightly and hold the tongue there and with the other hand, pull the middle strap up and over the top of the held tongue tight and and lie it on top. Then hold both tightly with a thumb with the end of the strap loose, and buckle it tightly. Then buckle the toe and top straps snugly. You can also do the opposite which may work better for freshly corrected feet. And that is, open the shoe all the way and put the foot in deeply into the back. Then dorsiflex (point toes up) the whole foot with the shoe itself and press into the back of the heel and bottom of the shoe. Follow the same procedures as described above to get the tongue and straps tight and press again when you get the tongue folded over and re-adjust if needed. You do want the shoes tight and the middle strap is what holds the foot into these shoe. Not excessively tight. But still tight enough so there is no movement. Same things hold true for sores and blisters as with the Markells. Movement is friction, and friction causes blisters. Pressure spots from folded or bunching materials (leather or rubber) will show like a dark red or purple spot at first (like a bruise kinda) and you need to make sure everything is nice and flat at all times. Kori At 01:34 PM 7/6/2006, you wrote: >Hi . I'll be fast. My computer has deleted the first two >messages I wrote to you. However, by the third I think I can be >quite succint! The white part I am referring to is the white >molding around the toes that hugs the foot. If this gets >accidentally folded down when placing Ava in the shoes, she might >get irritation and/or a sore. SOme children have experienced that, >but we never have. So after Ava is in the boots, just run your >finger under the hugging part of the molding and make sure it is not >bent over. > >My understanding of the heel is that 1. the heel will drop DOWN >after a few weeks to a month of use. That happened for us. 2. the >heel does not need to be BACK all the way into the boots. The heel >pocket should help protect the heel from sores. While the rest of >the foot is back, the tender heel will be protected by the heel >pocket. If someone else knows other, please reply. > >As for the tongue, it should be under the suede strap and OVER the >molding. This is the opposite for us former Markell users but I >believe again helps protect against irritation. The suede tongue >will protect the top of the foot from the middle strap but will not >rub against the far top-side of the foot if placed over the white >part, rather than under. So over is good. > >Good luck and hope it is going well. Feel free to post with >additional questions. > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > We received Ava's s today. She was previously in the > > > Markells > > > > but they gave her massive blisters - one particularly bad on >her > > > big > > > > toe. Now my questions is about the fit of the s - how > > tight > > > > should the straps be? The toe strap is on the last hole, but >she > > > can > > > > still wiggle her toes a bit, which of course worries me that >she > > > may > > > > get blisters again. Do I need to make another hole, or is it > > normal > > > for > > > > them to be able to wiggle them a little. If someone could give >me > > > an > > > > indication of tightness that would be great, for example, how > > much > > > of > > > > my finger should I be able to get under the strap. And can > > someone > > > let > > > > me know if wiggling is ok? I'm worried!! > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 S...The one thing you have not lost is your sense of humor! You even make fun of your depression!!! I cannot imagine the pain of two chest tubes..one almost did me in after my OLB! It was 4+ years ago and I can still feel the pain when they removed it! ...About the bra thing....try the "sleeping" bras for a while. I even got some tank tops with shelf bra attached...I'm one of the fluffy types too and I understand not having some sort of support....but the areas where the tubes were are very sensitive...just be good to yourself. Don't rush the going back to work. Your body has gone through an awful lot and we all heal much slower than normal folks. Z. 66, fibriotic NSIP (2005) PAsome PH too(2007)Carousel fanatic, Potter (mud-person), Avid reader,Needlework fanWord Puzzle enthusiast and most importantly the proudMomMom to Darah and Sara Re: Hi peeps - again Yes, rest time is good. The really interesting thing is going to be how long can I stand to wear a bra? That is going to be the decidingfactor of the work thing. I miss working and being part of the world.I am going crazy in this house. We went to dinner at Carino's last Saturday night and that was about all of the bra I could stand.Now, for little women that may not be so much of a deal. But for us fluffy women it is. And I vividly remember telling my surgical nurse, just don't let them make my boobs bigger. Musta been the drugs.LOL S, Lubbock, TXNSIP w/PF 12/2006 et al>> Wow , Hi back. It is good to hear from you. You have been through the wringer for sure. I too hate the removal of tubes> Kinda feels like your having surgery wide awake. Don't wanna do that again. ever. I am glad you are on the other side of all> that. Take your time getting back to work. You know your body needs rest time. > > > > Love & Prayers> Peggy> IPF, 2004> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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