Re: Questions about OP vs. Cranial Technologies

[Guest guest]

Hi Janet,

I did not see in your email where you are located. Perhaps you could

let us know and see if any members have had personal experiences with

that office. I believe there is a contact list in the Database

section to see if one of the members here have used OP Starbands. We

went with the DOC band, and from what I have read, their care is

quite standard. I believe the Starbands act more like franchises so I

think it depends on what office you go to. There have been many many

sucess stories with Starbands, but as usual, go with your mommy

instinct. Good Luck, you are at a great age for excellent

correction! Kathy (mom to JT DOC 10/30)

--- In Plagiocephaly , " janetappel " <janetappel@y...>

wrote:

> Hi, I am new to this group. My son who is 4 months old has been

> diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We decided to go ahead with the head

> band but we're not sure which company to use.

>

> We were approved 100% by our insurance company for the Star Band

with

> OP. I'm in the process to see if we can get approved 100% for the

> Doc Band with Cranial Tech.

>

> My question is for anyone who has used OP. I don't know much about

> this company and for some reason I have a weird feeling about

them.

> I've heard some stories about individuals using OP and stopping

> during the process to switch to Cranial Technologies.

>

> I want to make the best decision I can for my son whether it comes

> out of our pocket or not. I feel Cranial is probably the company

to

> go with, but wanted some second opinions.

>

> Please if anyone had additional information about these companies

and

> their personal experiences I would love to hear from you! I need

all

> the support/advice I can get right now.

>

> Not sure how the responses work on this site, but my personal email

> address is jpappel@p...

>

> Thanks!

>

> Janet Appel

[Guest guest]

Hi Janet,

Welcome to the group. When you joined you were sent an email from the

group, in that email is a comparison chart comparing the DOCband and

the STARband.

If you no longer have the email you can find the comparison chart in

our files section. Good luck making your decision. Please keep us

posted.

--- In Plagiocephaly , " janetappel " <janetappel@y...>

wrote:

> Hi, I am new to this group. My son who is 4 months old has been

> diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We decided to go ahead with the head

> band but we're not sure which company to use.

>

> We were approved 100% by our insurance company for the Star Band

with

> OP. I'm in the process to see if we can get approved 100% for the

> Doc Band with Cranial Tech.

>

> My question is for anyone who has used OP. I don't know much about

> this company and for some reason I have a weird feeling about

them.

> I've heard some stories about individuals using OP and stopping

> during the process to switch to Cranial Technologies.

>

> I want to make the best decision I can for my son whether it comes

> out of our pocket or not. I feel Cranial is probably the company

to

> go with, but wanted some second opinions.

>

> Please if anyone had additional information about these companies

and

> their personal experiences I would love to hear from you! I need

all

> the support/advice I can get right now.

>

> Not sure how the responses work on this site, but my personal email

> address is jpappel@p...

>

> Thanks!

>

> Janet Appel

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am located in Bedford, Texas. Thank you for the information. I was

also told to check the files for a comparison chart. I will check

that out and see what it says. I'm definitely going to go with

my " mommy " instincts though!

Janet

> > Hi, I am new to this group. My son who is 4 months old has been

> > diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We decided to go ahead with the

head

> > band but we're not sure which company to use.

> >

> > We were approved 100% by our insurance company for the Star Band

> with

> > OP. I'm in the process to see if we can get approved 100% for

the

> > Doc Band with Cranial Tech.

> >

> > My question is for anyone who has used OP. I don't know much

about

> > this company and for some reason I have a weird feeling about

> them.

> > I've heard some stories about individuals using OP and stopping

> > during the process to switch to Cranial Technologies.

> >

> > I want to make the best decision I can for my son whether it

comes

> > out of our pocket or not. I feel Cranial is probably the company

> to

> > go with, but wanted some second opinions.

> >

> > Please if anyone had additional information about these companies

> and

> > their personal experiences I would love to hear from you! I need

> all

> > the support/advice I can get right now.

> >

> > Not sure how the responses work on this site, but my personal

email

> > address is jpappel@p...

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Janet Appel

[Guest guest]

Hi Janet and welcome to the group. I didn't use OP, but I did start

out with Hanger and switched to Cranial Technologies. After 2

attempts to get my daughter in the STARBand, I decided it was in the

best interest of her to go with a product that is consistant.

was 8.5 months when she finally started treatment and I kick myself

everyday because I wasted valuable banding time. If your not

comfortable with the amount of plagio experience/education of the

ortho that will be treating your son, then seek treatment elsewhere.

I was able to get my insurance company to pay 100% of the DOCBand

(which was considered out of network) because there was not any other

treatment options available in my area. Good Luck and let us know

what you decide.

Dustie

--- In Plagiocephaly , " janetappel " <janetappel@y...>

wrote:

> Hi, I am new to this group. My son who is 4 months old has been

> diagnosed with Plagiocephaly. We decided to go ahead with the head

> band but we're not sure which company to use.

>

> We were approved 100% by our insurance company for the Star Band

with

> OP. I'm in the process to see if we can get approved 100% for the

> Doc Band with Cranial Tech.

>

> My question is for anyone who has used OP. I don't know much about

> this company and for some reason I have a weird feeling about

them.

> I've heard some stories about individuals using OP and stopping

> during the process to switch to Cranial Technologies.

>

> I want to make the best decision I can for my son whether it comes

> out of our pocket or not. I feel Cranial is probably the company

to

> go with, but wanted some second opinions.

>

> Please if anyone had additional information about these companies

and

> their personal experiences I would love to hear from you! I need

all

> the support/advice I can get right now.

>

> Not sure how the responses work on this site, but my personal email

> address is jpappel@p...

>

> Thanks!

>

> Janet Appel