Re: How long can they be out of their bands when medically necessary?

January 10, 2004

Hi :

Man, you guys have had a very rough time lately I hope he is on

the mend SOON.

When I toured the Phoenix home office last spring, I learned

something pretty interesting. Any time the band is off for a period

of time, like 's in, they recommend you place like a round

sponge inside it to hold it's shape. Don't stretch it out or

anything, but just to keep it in shape. Or even a balled up towel or

something. This will maintain it's life a bit more.

We saw this while in their manufacturing room and asked what it was

for. Once the bands are done being fabricated, a round sponge is

placed inside it to hold it's shape. They're shipped out that way as

well.

I'll give you my replies below your questions.

> > So my questions to you are:

> > 1) How long can he remain out of his band without it becoming

> unusable? We had such a hard time getting this one, I still want

to

> be able to get some use out of it in case we aren't approved for a

> 2nd one.

How old is ? I would think you'll be fine for a week or so,

but you might want to call your office Monday to ask.

> > 2) How often are you supposed to check for red spots with a new

> band? I am thinking it's every 2-3 hours, but I'm not sure.

That sounds right, I think they say every 3 hrs? Not positive though.

> > 3) He'll probably be well enough that I can get it on him for

> awhile tomorrow, but I don't want to keep it on him while he is

> sleeping. I just want it on him while I can keep an eye on him.

Do

> you think this would be a good way to procede?

You never know when a fever may spike, fevers usually do at bedtime,

so I would think it would be safer to not have him sleep in it his

first night back in it. Hopefuly if he's fever-free Monday, then he

can sleep in it again then?

Keep us posted.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

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