Second Band and if so will the changes be significant?

[Guest guest]

We started our second DOC Band about the same time...my son was 9 months old. We ended band #1 with 9-10mm CVA (started at 17mm) and still mild skull base and mid-face asymmetry (can't recall numbers at the moment). Anyway, we were in band #2 almost 11 weeks before he outgrew it. Much of the growth we got right at the end, too, when he was nearing 12 months. It was definitely worth it for us. He graduated still with 5mm CVA but 0mm in skull base and mid-face asymmetry. We're glad we continued...we debated for several weeks after the first graduation about doing a second band, but ultimately decided we needed to keep going with his treatment. At the end of band #2, when we saw his exit scans, we couldn't believe how much change there was. ...the difference between 10mm and 5mm seemed huge. You didn't mention his measurements, but I'd say if it still bothers you, keep going. You only have one shot at getting as much correction as you can and this is it. And sounds like you should definitely keep going with the PT and stretching at home. Stretching at home really makes a big difference in the improvement achieved when tort is a factor.

Jill

Cade's mom (13 months, DOC band #2 grad 12.11.09)

Austin TX