Re: Re: 2nd DOC Band Worth It?

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Great idea. Let me do that. We have not had our exit photos taken yet. I'll do my best to capture his head shape with our personal camera. It might not be the same, but it should do the trick.And, ladies, thank you for your reassurance about making the right decision. We're leaning towards a Yes. Best,aOn Dec 20, 2009, at 2:28 PM, christineashok wrote:can you tell us something about your son's head shape or post some pictures? Othewise it is hard to say. I am a moderator here and know many families are happy they went for a 2nd band, however each case is different.-christinesydney, 3.5 yrs starband grad>> Greetings> > My son is almost done with his first DOC band, and we are delighted with the significant progress has made. It's unbelievable. If we take off his band, people cannot tell if it is assymetrical. He is thirteen months old and started his first one early in September, when he was a few days shy of 10 months. It looks like Cranial Technologies has recommended that we explore the option of getting a second one. Kaiser covered the first one, but is not covering the second one. We are debating whether it is worth it. I'm eager to move forward with the next stage in our lives and be DOC-band free. We are also not sure if it worth the investment. One of the doctors there said that with the first band, she strongly recommended it, but with the second band, she said she recommends it, but it is not an absolute necessity like the first one. So, I'm really on the fence on this. > > I don't want to deprive my son of this medical treatment, especially if it is a life-long thing, by saving a couple of thousands of dollars now. Yet, if it is not really necessary, then we could save that money.> > What are your thoughts/experience with a second DOC band? Is it worth it?> > Best,> a> > Mom to 13-month-old Cameron>