Re: Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

[Guest guest]

This has happend to Many times. Call the doctor..I'm sure he will tell

you to see a local doctor to remove it. They put extra pins on for this reason.

This is very common and may happen a few more times. Good luck!

Connie

Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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Good morning!

Thank you so much for replying!

It makes me feel much better. I have been talking to the nurse at ish and

she gave me instructions and also she said that Dr. ston will be there Wed

afternoon and they will tell him. She is thinking that maybe they will move up

her surgery date. I will need to continue giving Gabby her pain medication and

keep her off traction until further guidance. I really appreciate those people

at ish, they really seem to care and follow up very carefully and with

dignity.

Regarding a local Dr., she was asking me about that too, but I don't think her

local Pediatrician would even try to touch the halo that way. She is a sweet,

wise Doctor, but that is not her field, I think she would just helps us with the

pain management, which is great.

Her Orthopedist in Pensacola hasn't even checked with us since she was referred

to Dallas! I feel so dissapointed! He might be smart, one of the best in the

field and all, but I expected at least a phone call from his nurses, and since

July 2007 when we were referred to Dallas, I have not heard from them besides a

bill that I've received at the beginning of August. Go figure! I know that he is

supposed to be the best around here and I owe him the referral and even maybe

the fact that they accepted us there, but am I wrong by feeling let down by the

lack of communication there? Am I being too touchy or too sensitive? Have you

been in that situation before. I know I shouldn't even bother to waste my

feelings on that, but when I remember him I truly feel dissapointed.

Connie, thanks for talking to me and for letting me vent!

May you and your family have a blessed New Year! I wish you all health and

blessings beyond human understanding!

Esther

If anyone speaks ill of you, Praise them always. If anyone injures you, Serve

them nicely. If anyone persecutes you, Help them in all possible ways. You will

attain immense strength. You will control anger and pride. You will enjoy peace,

poise, and serenity. (Unknown)

[infantile_scoliosi s] Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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Esther,

This happened to Mo once during her second halo. The ortho we saw locally

(who didn't know surgically what to do with her) was able to tighten the pin

back down again.

Shellie

" A. Esther " wrote:

Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

Esther, It must be very difficult being so far away.... can't imagine not being

able to go see the doctor when things like pins getting loose happens...and it

happens quite a bit! Although, with it was 10 months of halo traction so

it was bound to happen sooner or later. I don't think he got any loose pins the

first three months.

When was surgery originally set? We are going in in February to get his first

expansion.

Please let me know what Doctor ston decides.

Happy new year!!

Connie

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Sent: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:36 am

Subject: Re: Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Good morning!

Thank you so much for replying!

It makes me feel much better. I have been talking to the nurse at ish and

she gave me instructions and also she said that Dr. ston will be there Wed

afternoon and they will tell him. She is thinking that maybe they will move up

her surgery date. I will need to continue giving Gabby her pain medication and

keep her off traction until further guidance. I really appreciate those people

at ish, they really seem to care and follow up very carefully and with

dignity.

Regarding a local Dr., she was asking me about that too, but I don't think her

local Pediatrician would even try to touch the halo that way. She is a sweet,

wise Doctor, but that is not her field, I think she would just helps us with the

pain management, which is great.

Her Orthopedist in Pensacola hasn't even checked with us since she was referred

to Dallas! I feel so dissapointed! He might be smart, one of the best in the

field and all, but I expected at least a phone call from his nurses, and since

July 2007 when we were referred to Dallas, I have not heard from them besides a

bill that I've received at the beginning of August. Go figure! I know that he is

supposed to be the best around here and I owe him the referral and even maybe

the fact that they accepted us there, but am I wrong by feeling let down by the

lack of communication there? Am I being too touchy or too sensitive? Have you

been in that situation before. I know I shouldn't even bother to waste my

feelings on that, but when I remember him I truly feel dissapointed.

Connie, thanks for talking to me and for letting me vent!

May you and your family have a blessed New Year! I wish you all health and

blessings beyond human understanding!

Esther

If anyone speaks ill of you, Praise them always. If anyone injures you, Serve

them nicely. If anyone persecutes you, Help them in all possible ways. You will

attain immense strength. You will control anger and pride. You will enjoy peace,

poise, and serenity. (Unknown)

[infantile_scoliosi s] Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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Hello. My son has been in halo traction since the end of August. He has to go

to the orthodotic place every 3 weeks and see if his pins are loose.

Occasionally he has had to have them tightened, which he says is painful. I was

told if one of the pins were loose then he would have a headache. I can't

imagine your child not having to have checks on the pins. Good luck. ,

's mom

" A. Esther " wrote: Good morning

all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

My son has halo traction. He does not have any extra pins, only the 4 screwed

into his head. He has had the halo traction since August and does very well

with it, considering. We were told only the orthodotic place that placed the

halo pins should mess with it due to the seriousness of having someone do

something with something that they know nothing about. Good luck. ,

's mom

tovi39@... wrote:

This has happend to Many times. Call the doctor..I'm sure he will tell

you to see a local doctor to remove it. They put extra pins on for this reason.

This is very common and may happen a few more times. Good luck!

Connie

Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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Thank you! Dr. ston called us tonight and he suggested the same thing! He

told us that we could go to Dallas or we could try to see our local Specialist

early Wednesday. I just hope he is there!

Thanks again! Happy New Year!

Esther

If anyone speaks ill of you, Praise them always. If anyone injures you, Serve

them nicely. If anyone persecutes you, Help them in all possible ways. You will

attain immense strength. You will control anger and pride. You will enjoy peace,

poise, and serenity. (Unknown)

Re: Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Esther,

This happened to Mo once during her second halo. The ortho we saw locally (who

didn't know surgically what to do with her) was able to tighten the pin back

down again.

Shellie

" A. Esther " <estherodriguez@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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Hi !

We do go to Texas every three weeks. It's just the first time that one of her

pins gets loose. She was complaining about a headache, but she has those often.

After her last pin care and check, this weekend, we noticed that there was a

loose pin, and even though I knew this could happen, it just freaked us out.

Now, after talking to her Dallas doctor, I have the choice to go have it tighten

by her local Ortho in Pensacola or go to Dallas Wednesday morning. Of course I

will try Pensacola first!

Thanks for the reply!

Esther

If anyone speaks ill of you, Praise them always. If anyone injures you, Serve

them nicely. If anyone persecutes you, Help them in all possible ways. You will

attain immense strength. You will control anger and pride. You will enjoy peace,

poise, and serenity. (Unknown)

Re: Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Hello. My son has been in halo traction since the end of August. He has to go to

the orthodotic place every 3 weeks and see if his pins are loose. Occasionally

he has had to have them tightened, which he says is painful. I was told if one

of the pins were loose then he would have a headache. I can't imagine your child

not having to have checks on the pins. Good luck. , 's mom

" A. Esther " <estherodriguez@ yahoo.com> wrote: Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

Wow! I see different approaches to Halo Traction. Well, Gabby has eight pins on

her head.

The local Orthopedist is a very well known doctor in the Orthopedia world in the

States. His name is Doctor Stanton and everyone we've seen so far seems to have

him in high regards. He is older and probably will retire really soon, that's

why he doesn't work on Halo Traction treatments anymore, but even Doctor

ston seems to be very keen of him, that's a relief! All I need now is to

find him on Wednesday morning when everyone returns to work after the holidays,

hopefully!!!

Esther

If anyone speaks ill of you, Praise them always. If anyone injures you, Serve

them nicely. If anyone persecutes you, Help them in all possible ways. You will

attain immense strength. You will control anger and pride. You will enjoy peace,

poise, and serenity. (Unknown)

[infantile_scoliosi s] Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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My word! What a trip for you to make every 3 weeks! I was thinking that a 2

hour drive was a lot! Who does your child see in Texas? may have to be

referred somewhere else due to his complex situation. Thanks, , s mom

" A. E. R. " wrote: Hi !

We do go to Texas every three weeks. It's just the first time that one of her

pins gets loose. She was complaining about a headache, but she has those often.

After her last pin care and check, this weekend, we noticed that there was a

loose pin, and even though I knew this could happen, it just freaked us out.

Now, after talking to her Dallas doctor, I have the choice to go have it tighten

by her local Ortho in Pensacola or go to Dallas Wednesday morning. Of course I

will try Pensacola first!

Thanks for the reply!

Esther

If anyone speaks ill of you, Praise them always. If anyone injures you, Serve

them nicely. If anyone persecutes you, Help them in all possible ways. You will

attain immense strength. You will control anger and pride. You will enjoy peace,

poise, and serenity. (Unknown)

Re: Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Hello. My son has been in halo traction since the end of August. He has to go to

the orthodotic place every 3 weeks and see if his pins are loose. Occasionally

he has had to have them tightened, which he says is painful. I was told if one

of the pins were loose then he would have a headache. I can't imagine your child

not having to have checks on the pins. Good luck. , 's mom

" A. Esther " <estherodriguez@ yahoo.com> wrote: Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

Good morning !

Yes. We make this trip all the way to Texas and it takes us about 12 hours each

way. But what parent wouldn't do it?

Regarding the referral, Gabby situation is so extreme, complex and so dangerous

that the best place for her is the ish Rite in Dallas. Even our Insurance

company couldn't find another closer place for her, and let me tell you that

they really tried!

I must tell you though that getting accepted there is not as easy. Besides God's

will, the fact that Gabby is from Texas, my husband is in the military who has

chosen to keep his Texas residency, still has his Texas drivers license, my

mother is a resident of Texas, and resides there of course, was very key. They

work for the people of Texas, and we just happen to be in Florida because of the

military. Our home is Texas. However, please don't let that stop you, if you

are not a Texan. You must apply to be accepted in that hospital and your Doctor

can help you, he/she must help you with the application process.

If you ever have any questions about that wonderful hosptial, please do not

hesitate to ask.

Happy New Year, !

Esther

If anyone speaks ill of you, Praise them always. If anyone injures you, Serve

them nicely. If anyone persecutes you, Help them in all possible ways. You will

attain immense strength. You will control anger and pride. You will enjoy peace,

poise, and serenity. (Unknown)

Re: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Hello. My son has been in halo traction since the end of August. He has to go to

the orthodotic place every 3 weeks and see if his pins are loose. Occasionally

he has had to have them tightened, which he says is painful. I was told if one

of the pins were loose then he would have a headache. I can't imagine your child

not having to have checks on the pins. Good luck. , 's mom

" A. Esther " <estherodriguez@ yahoo.com> wrote: Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

,

Where do you guys live? Dr. is in San , TX. Where you

go depends on what the plan of care for is. Are they wanting to place

metal instrumentation after the halo? Are you considering the VEPTR? I have a

lot of contacts in San I could provide you with. They use ISOPs Halo

Traction booklet and are familiar with what we do. I also know of a good church

there . . .

Shellie

lisa poorman wrote:

My word! What a trip for you to make every 3 weeks! I was thinking

that a 2 hour drive was a lot! Who does your child see in Texas? may have

to be referred somewhere else due to his complex situation. Thanks, ,

s mom

" A. E. R. " wrote: Hi !

We do go to Texas every three weeks. It's just the first time that one of her

pins gets loose. She was complaining about a headache, but she has those often.

After her last pin care and check, this weekend, we noticed that there was a

loose pin, and even though I knew this could happen, it just freaked us out.

Now, after talking to her Dallas doctor, I have the choice to go have it tighten

by her local Ortho in Pensacola or go to Dallas Wednesday morning. Of course I

will try Pensacola first!

Thanks for the reply!

Esther

If anyone speaks ill of you, Praise them always. If anyone injures you, Serve

them nicely. If anyone persecutes you, Help them in all possible ways. You will

attain immense strength. You will control anger and pride. You will enjoy peace,

poise, and serenity. (Unknown)

Re: Help! One of Gabby's Halo pins is loose...

Hello. My son has been in halo traction since the end of August. He has to go to

the orthodotic place every 3 weeks and see if his pins are loose. Occasionally

he has had to have them tightened, which he says is painful. I was told if one

of the pins were loose then he would have a headache. I can't imagine your child

not having to have checks on the pins. Good luck. , 's mom

" A. Esther " <estherodriguez@ yahoo.com> wrote: Good morning all!

Has anybody, who has had or have a child on Halo traction, faced this

before? We are in Florida, the hospital is in Dallas!!! What did you

do if it happened to your child?

I have to call the hospital again, since it happened yesterday and it

was Sunday, and I am scared! I am a strong woman, don't get me wrong,

but seing Gabby in pain, is too much for me...I am sure you all know

how I feel. You have been there!

Thanks!

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