Re: 's casting scheduled for Tuesday

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

The key to a good Starband is a experienced orthotist. We have had

many members with positive Starband experiences including one of our

moderators, .

Although, 45 minutes for casting seems a bit odd to me. Usually it

ony takes 10-15 minutes.

Natasha

--- In Plagiocephaly , " roguem22 " <MICHELLE@C...>

wrote:

> Hello,

>

> is scheduled to be casted tuesday by a local orthotist

with

> a starband. I am concerned after reading all of today's negatives

> postings about the starband being ill fitting. My insurance covers

> this kind of band in my area. I hope i am not making a mistake,

but

> he is severe brachy with left tort so i feel i must do something.

> Has anyone had a positive experience with a starband.

>

> I also am very concerned about the casting. The orthodist says

> there will be just a small opening for his mouth and the process

> takes 45 min. I can't imagine how my nerves will stand it. Any

> suggestions.

>

> Thanks,

>

>

[Guest guest]

:

Good luck w/the casting next Tues. As Natasha said, key to success

is a good/experienced orthotist We've had lots of successful

STARband members on our board. Where are you goign?

Debbie

> > Hello,

> >

> > is scheduled to be casted tuesday by a local orthotist

> with

> > a starband. I am concerned after reading all of today's negatives

> > postings about the starband being ill fitting. My insurance

covers

> > this kind of band in my area. I hope i am not making a mistake,

> but

> > he is severe brachy with left tort so i feel i must do something.

> > Has anyone had a positive experience with a starband.

> >

> > I also am very concerned about the casting. The orthodist says

> > there will be just a small opening for his mouth and the process

> > takes 45 min. I can't imagine how my nerves will stand it. Any

> > suggestions.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Please don't let the posts from this week scare you too much! My son

wore a STARband and received great correction. We went to a facility

that uses the STARscanner so we did not have to endure the casting

process, but I have heard that it usually doesn't take more than 10

minutes. Maybe your orthotist is referring to the length of the

whole appt, and some prep and clean up time included. I have heard

suckers work well to distract kiddos during the casting.

Please take a deep breath and relax. More than likely everything

will turn out just fine for .

Where are you being treated?

Please keep us posted!

- mom to Aidan

--- In Plagiocephaly , " roguem22 " <MICHELLE@C...>

wrote:

> Hello,

>

> is scheduled to be casted tuesday by a local orthotist with

> a starband. I am concerned after reading all of today's negatives

> postings about the starband being ill fitting. My insurance covers

> this kind of band in my area. I hope i am not making a mistake, but

> he is severe brachy with left tort so i feel i must do something.

> Has anyone had a positive experience with a starband.

>

> I also am very concerned about the casting. The orthodist says

> there will be just a small opening for his mouth and the process

> takes 45 min. I can't imagine how my nerves will stand it. Any

> suggestions.

>

> Thanks,

>

>