Re: petal problem

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i noticed when lexi was in her cast, the petaling also came undone ( mainly where she was picked up and areas that rubbed more on things) i used tape all over her petals to reinforce them. i used the clear tape they gave us for awhile, but it didn't seem to do anything and then at one point i actually did use duct tape. it too will eventually start coming loose, but we just removed it and reapplied as needed. i think in the 3 months she was casted, we probably re petaled and retpaed at least twice before i decorated her cast for halloween then that wasn't an issue.

good luck!!! and happy to hear there have been no more blow outs!!

tracey

petal problem

Hi All,

I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months.

In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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Hi Tracey,

Thanks for the tips, so duct tape is ok?

It comes in lots of colors now. Maybe I can find something complimentary to

neon pink….

From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of Tracey

Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 11:10

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Subject: Re:

petal problem

i noticed when lexi was in her cast, the petaling also

came undone ( mainly where she was picked up and areas that rubbed more on

things) i used tape all over her petals to reinforce them. i used the clear

tape they gave us for awhile, but it didn't seem to do anything and then at one

point i actually did use duct tape. it too will eventually start coming loose,

but we just removed it and reapplied as needed. i think in the 3 months she was

casted, we probably re petaled and retpaed at least twice before i decorated

her cast for halloween then that wasn't an issue.

good luck!!! and happy to hear there have been no more blow

outs!!

tracey

petal problem

Hi All,

I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with

their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories.

Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional

tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s

doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids

crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking

like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had

anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got

the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for

cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that

length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they

grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going

four months.

In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with

the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or

something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding

either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to

this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin

(WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on

her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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,

If you're going to use duct tape, let me know, we manufacture it and have it in a host of colors, neon, etc. I have a garage full of samples. I'd be more than happy to send some to you.

Jerry

Marissa's Dad

petal problem

Hi All,

I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months.

In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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It must be the new type of moleskin that is making it come unstuck. Did they give you extras to take home with you? If so, I would repetal them. Otherwise, I would try taping the edges down that are coming off.

Actually, there were a few people that had helmets made for their kiddos. I considered it, but then after 2 1/2 weeks Ian adjusted well and didn't fall anymore. I think H has info if you really want a helmet made.

Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04)

petal problem

Hi All,

I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months.

In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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Hi , I would think 4 months is a very long time. I'm sure it will be too tight, not to mention very stinky and dirty by then (especially since it will be mid summer!). I understood the standard protocal was 2 months if the child is 2 and under, and 3 months if the child was 2 and over. 4 months sounds so long to me. At least that is the protocal in Erie. Maybe you should call the doc and tell him your discomfort witht that length of time. Also, maybe Alison could have a follow up appt. just to check it's tightness at around 8 weeks? Glad to hear she is adjusting well and cruising furniture. And actually, yes, some kids with this cast on do have a soft helmet for those hard falls. I can't remember who, but I'm sure someone can give you the info. if you are seriously interested. Regarding the moleskin, yes, after a while Cole's starts to curl too. Erie actually puts a tape over it too hold it

down, but I bet duct tape would work great. Well good to hear how things are going. Let us know about that 4 months thing. That sounds LONG! Take care. , Cole and fam <urbanmattandrea@...> wrote: Hi All, I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had

anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months. In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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Ditto what said about 4 months. Ian gets his changed every 8 weeks and will go to 12 weeks when he turns 2 (which is only 4 months away!).

Noelle (12-2-01)Ian (8-15-04)

Re: petal problem

Hi ,

I would think 4 months is a very long time. I'm sure it will be too tight, not to mention very stinky and dirty by then (especially since it will be mid summer!). I understood the standard protocal was 2 months if the child is 2 and under, and 3 months if the child was 2 and over. 4 months sounds so long to me. At least that is the protocal in Erie. Maybe you should call the doc and tell him your discomfort witht that length of time. Also, maybe Alison could have a follow up appt. just to check it's tightness at around 8 weeks?

Glad to hear she is adjusting well and cruising furniture. And actually, yes, some kids with this cast on do have a soft helmet for those hard falls. I can't remember who, but I'm sure someone can give you the info. if you are seriously interested.

Regarding the moleskin, yes, after a while Cole's starts to curl too. Erie actually puts a tape over it too hold it down, but I bet duct tape would work great. Well good to hear how things are going. Let us know about that 4 months thing. That sounds LONG! Take care.

, Cole and fam <urbanmattandrea@...> wrote:

Hi All,

I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months.

In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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andrea,i think you got a lot of good tips for the petals so i won't add anything to that, but i wanted to let you know that lucas who is 4 yrs 4 mos has gone 3-4 months in casts since he was first casted starting at 2 1/2 yrs old.  timeline:july 2004 - 3 mosoct 2004 - 4 mosfeb 2005 - 4 mosjune 2005 (cast broke) - 1 mo, 3 weeks out of castjuly 2005 - 4 mosnov 2005 - 3 mosfeb 2006 - 4 mosnext scheduled june 2006i have no idea why it changes, but i think it has more to do with scheduling than anything else.  it hasn't really been a problem although he is super stinky prior to the cast change.  there was one time that i did call and say that i think he needed to go in a bit sooner, but if i'm remembering correctly, only by a month or less.  his  tummy was huge in the hole.  how old is alison?  if she is under 2 then she should really be getting cast changes more often if you want to go by miss mehta' paper.  good luck!desheamom to lucas and ruby (21 mos)north of bostonOn Apr 14, 2006, at 11:52 PM, wrote:Hi All, I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories.  Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??)  she’s doing great.  She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and  then flopping on the floor.  We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness!  I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th.  Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months.In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck.  Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something,  I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either.  Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this?  She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????)  The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks  ( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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they never told me duct tape was not ok and we didn't have a problem with it. i was just tried of the petals coming lose, but i don't think that can really be helped. those casts take alot of abuse by the little ones!! lol

good luck with everything. deshea gave some good info on the cast change timeline as well.

tracey

petal problem

Hi All,

I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months.

In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

( & Alison 10.5 mos)

[Guest guest]

I also agree that 4 months is too long for a baby her age. My Evanlee is 10.5 months and she barely lasts 2 months in a cast. She just had her 3rd one removed a few days ago and it was 2 months and 4 days exactly, they were hoping for 3 months since she would be going into a brace for summer. She started getting raw spots on her upper tush and the belly whole was way too tight on her so they had to go ahead and remove it. I'm not sure about the only growing longer at this point because mine are gradually eating more and more table food and I think they are growing everywhere, which is why I think she didn't last any longer than 2 months in her last cast. By the way, Evanlee got her brace yesterday. She is too cute with the butterflies all over it. The funny part is her twin sister keeps trying to pick the butterflies off (hehehehehe). Good luck to you and

Alison. "Deshea L. " <deshea@...> wrote: andrea, i think you got a lot of good tips for the petals so i won't add anything to that, but i wanted to let you know that lucas who is 4 yrs 4 mos has gone 3-4 months in casts since he was first casted starting at 2 1/2 yrs old. timeline: july 2004 - 3 mos oct 2004 - 4 mos feb 2005 - 4 mos june 2005 (cast broke) - 1 mo, 3 weeks out of cast july 2005 - 4 mos nov 2005 - 3 mos feb 2006 - 4 mos next scheduled june 2006 i have no idea why it changes, but i think it has more to do with scheduling

than anything else. it hasn't really been a problem although he is super stinky prior to the cast change. there was one time that i did call and say that i think he needed to go in a bit sooner, but if i'm remembering correctly, only by a month or less. his tummy was huge in the hole. how old is alison? if she is under 2 then she should really be getting cast changes more often if you want to go by miss mehta' paper. good luck! deshea mom to lucas and ruby (21 mos) north of boston On Apr 14, 2006, at 11:52 PM, wrote: Hi All, I am so glad that everyone is having

such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at

this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months. In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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Hi - The 4 month cast...Madison did one once, she was 15 months when it was applied. She did fine in it; however, we did up cutting the shirt off because it was just too filthy. As for the petals, I always decorated Madison's cast. I decopauged (sp?) fabric over her entire cast. This not only kept the mole skin on, but also saved my hands from that rough fiberglass. It also made cleaning up spills, drool, etc. on the cast so much easier. If you look at the ISOP home page, Olivia and Madison are on the banner and you can see what I mean about the cast being decorated. Ironically enough, it was Easter time then. Hope this helps you out, let me know if you have any more questions. Best wishes, Jen http://infantilescoliosis.org/

<urbanmattandrea@...> wrote: Hi All, I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July

24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months. In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up. Any suggestions would be

appreciated. Thanks ( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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,

My daughter Lily is in her third cast and the last two have been

on about 3 1/2 months each. She just turned 2 yeaterday. I think

having them on that long can be good. We took her out of her first

cast to soon I believe. It was only on for eight weeks but it was

holding her at eight degrees from the 46 she was at. The second

cast was not as good and only help her at 14 degrees. I wish we

would have kept the first on longer. I believe the doctors can have

good days and bad with the cast applications and just not get as

good of correction sometimes. I don't think that having the cast on

that long is necessarily bad unless they get to big for it or

something. Just my two cents!!!

Hansen

Lily Hansen (4-12-04)

>

> Hi All,

>

>

>

> I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their

> treatments, it's so great to hear about success stories. Alison

is going on

> 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble,

(do they

> make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she's doing great. She

loves to

> cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she

can't get

> her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then

flopping on

> the floor. We haven't had anymore diaper blowouts since that

first day

> home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner's

that we are

> scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost

4 months

> and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond

and he

> said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so

she

> should be fine going four months.

>

> In the last couple of days we've had a problem with the petals

coming

> unstuck. Maybe it's the warmer weather or something, I re-

petaled some of

> the spots but they aren't holding either. Should I just duct tape

them or

> is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled

with the new

> latex-free white moleskin (WHITE..what were they thinking????)

The biggest

> problem area is on her sides where she'd picked up.

>

> Any suggestions would be appreciated.

>

>

>

> Thanks

>

>

>

> ( & Alison 10.5 mos)

>

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Hi All,

I  think I’ll call around 8-10 weeks

and see if we can get in for a check to make sure she’s doing ok.  Mike

Pond did say that since one of their anesthesiologists was killed a month or so

ago, scheduling has been tricky because he they haven’t been able to

replace him yet.  So they are down to only 3 of them.

I’ll try the duct tape for the

petals and see how that goes.

Thanks for the advice.

From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of Baird

Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006

5:55 AM

infantile scoliosis treatment

Subject: Re:

petal problem

Hi ,

I would think 4 months is a very long time. I'm sure

it will be too tight, not to mention very stinky and dirty by then (especially

since it will be mid summer!). I understood the standard protocal

was 2 months if the child is 2 and under, and 3 months if the child was 2 and

over. 4 months sounds so long to me. At least that is the protocal in Erie. Maybe you should

call the doc and tell him your discomfort witht that length of time. Also,

maybe Alison could have a follow up appt. just to check it's tightness at

around 8 weeks?

Glad to hear she is adjusting well and cruising

furniture. And actually, yes, some kids with this cast on do have a soft

helmet for those hard falls. I can't remember who, but I'm sure someone can

give you the info. if you are seriously interested.

Regarding the moleskin, yes, after a while Cole's

starts to curl too. Erie

actually puts a tape over it too hold it down, but I bet duct tape would

work great.

Well good to hear how things are going. Let us know about that 4 months thing.

That sounds LONG! Take care.

, Cole and fam

<urbanmattandrea@...> wrote:

Hi All,

I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with

their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories.

Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional

tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s

doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids

crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking

like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had

anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got

the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for

cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that

length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they

grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going

four months.

In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with

the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or

something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either.

Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She

was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin

(WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on

her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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How did you decorate her cast for halloween? Just curious. Tracey <pthahn@...> wrote: i noticed when lexi was in her cast, the petaling also came undone ( mainly where she was picked up and areas that rubbed more on things) i used tape all over her petals to reinforce them. i used the clear tape they gave us for awhile, but it didn't seem to do anything and then at one point i actually did use duct tape. it too will eventually start coming loose, but we just removed it and reapplied as needed. i think in the 3 months she was casted, we probably re petaled and retpaed at least twice before i decorated her cast for halloween then that wasn't an issue. good luck!!! and happy to hear there have been no more blow outs!! tracey petal problem Hi All, I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA,

Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months. In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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How did you decorate her cast for halloween? Just curious. Tracey <pthahn@...> wrote: i noticed when lexi was in her cast, the petaling also came undone ( mainly where she was picked up and areas that rubbed more on things) i used tape all over her petals to reinforce them. i used the clear tape they gave us for awhile, but it didn't seem to do anything and then at one point i actually did use duct tape. it too will eventually start coming loose, but we just removed it and reapplied as needed. i think in the 3 months she was casted, we probably re petaled and retpaed at least twice before i decorated her cast for halloween then that wasn't an issue. good luck!!! and happy to hear there have been no more blow outs!! tracey petal problem Hi All, I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA,

Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months. In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ( & Alison 10.5 mos)

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well, there is a pic in lexi's folder in the group. i used the tacky glue to adhere the pieces of material and the 3-d stickers then went over it all with mod podge to hold it all. it actually held up pretty well.

i will attach the pics on this email so you don't have to go search for it

tracey

petal problem

Hi All,

I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months.

In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

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well, there is a pic in lexi's folder in the group. i used the tacky glue to adhere the pieces of material and the 3-d stickers then went over it all with mod podge to hold it all. it actually held up pretty well.

i will attach the pics on this email so you don't have to go search for it

tracey

petal problem

Hi All,

I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months.

In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

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I DO want to decorate it, please send the

list and instructions, and then I’ll send a picture when it’s done.

Thanks

From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of heather hyatt

Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 7:27

AM

infantile scoliosis treatment

Subject: Fw:

petal problem

Re:

petal problem

Hi -

The 4 month cast...Madison did one once, she was 15 months when

it was applied. She did fine in it; however, we did up cutting the shirt

off because it was just too filthy. As for the petals, I always decorated

Madison's

cast. I decopauged (sp?) fabric over her entire cast. This not only

kept the mole skin on, but also saved my hands from that rough

fiberglass. It also made cleaning up spills, drool, etc. on the cast so

much easier. If you look at the ISOP home page, Olivia and

Madison are on the banner and you can see what I mean about the

cast being decorated. Ironically enough, it was Easter time then.

Hope this helps you out, let me know if you have any more questions.

Best wishes,

Jen

http://infantilescoliosis.org/

<urbanmattandrea@...> wrote:

Hi All,

I am so glad that everyone is having such good results with

their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories.

Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional

tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s

doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids

crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking

like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had

anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got

the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for

cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that

length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they

grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going

four months.

In the last couple of days we’ve had a problem with

the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or

something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding

either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to

this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin

(WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on

her sides where she’d picked up.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

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Good idea. Thanks! I would've never thought to do that, I would've been afraid it wouldn't hold up or would irritate him in some way! Tracey <pthahn@...> wrote: well, there is a pic in lexi's folder in the group. i used the tacky glue to adhere the pieces of material and the 3-d stickers then went over it all with mod podge to hold it all. it actually held up pretty well. i will attach the pics on this email so you don't have to go search for it tracey petal problem Hi All, I am so glad that everyone is having such good results

with their treatments, it’s so great to hear about success stories. Alison is going on 3 weeks in her first cast and other than the occasional tumble, (do they make padded helmets for this <grin>??) she’s doing great. She loves to cruise around furniture and walls but avoids crawling because she can’t get her arms under her and ends up looking like a bulldog and then flopping on the floor. We haven’t had anymore diaper blowouts since that first day home, Thanks Goodness! I got the call yesterday from Shriner’s that we are scheduled to be back for cast #2 on July 24th. Now that is almost 4 months and that length of time concerned me so I called the PA, Mike Pond and he said that they grow longer at this age instead of bigger around so she should be fine going four months. In the last couple

of days we’ve had a problem with the petals coming unstuck. Maybe it’s the warmer weather or something, I re-petaled some of the spots but they aren’t holding either. Should I just duct tape them or is there a better solution to this? She was originally petaled with the new latex-free white moleskin (WHITE….what were they thinking????) The biggest problem area is on her sides where she’d picked up. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ( & Alison 10.5 mos) Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Messenger with Voice.

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