Audrey's Heart Surgery Affecting Curve - anyone else w/this situation?

[Guest guest]

We got Audrey's official numbers from Dr. D'A - 53 degrees, which is a little

worse than the 40-45 degrees in the first cast. Her rotation is better, and

several of you have encouraged me saying how important this is. Dr. D'A said

her ribs are more stiff due to the fact that she had heart surgery (at 4 months

old) and now has metal clips in her ribs, so it's more difficult for the doctor

to twist her spine. He didn't seem concerned at all, I'm sure because he sees

all kinds of kids. Does anyone here have a child who's had heart surgery and

now has metal in their chest? What has been your experience with casting?

Thanks for input,

mom to Audrey, 2 years

2nd cast, SLC