Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi my twins are beign banded at one year due to insurance and getting denied by everyone for assistance. The neurosurgen and speacialist we have seen told me to they needed to be banded between 12 and 15 months at the latest. My sons also were born a month and half early so they have been correcting their age. I know how you feel with the shaved head thing. Every day before we go out grant I thought the same thing. Aspecially since my husband has a shaved head and if he continues to shave after he gets out of the military then I know my boys will want to too. Not sure were you are located. Please post another message with you location so then members can give you names of doctors that will help. Good luck. Sunshine, mama of and Vedder > > Hi > > I am mew here and have a question. My son is now 17 months old with a > flattened area on the back of his head. At 11 months I called the > Children's hospital and asked the doctor who worked in this area some > questions. I was told my son was too old. His shape really bothers me > and I feel a lot of guilt... especially because he is a boy and what > if he wants to shave his head or something??? anyways I was wondering > if anyone knew if the doctor would fit him with a helmet this late in > his age... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi my twins are beign banded at one year due to insurance and getting denied by everyone for assistance. The neurosurgen and speacialist we have seen told me to they needed to be banded between 12 and 15 months at the latest. My sons also were born a month and half early so they have been correcting their age. I know how you feel with the shaved head thing. Every day before we go out grant I thought the same thing. Aspecially since my husband has a shaved head and if he continues to shave after he gets out of the military then I know my boys will want to too. Not sure were you are located. Please post another message with you location so then members can give you names of doctors that will help. Good luck. Sunshine, mama of and Vedder > > Hi > > I am mew here and have a question. My son is now 17 months old with a > flattened area on the back of his head. At 11 months I called the > Children's hospital and asked the doctor who worked in this area some > questions. I was told my son was too old. His shape really bothers me > and I feel a lot of guilt... especially because he is a boy and what > if he wants to shave his head or something??? anyways I was wondering > if anyone knew if the doctor would fit him with a helmet this late in > his age... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 If you haven't gone to Cranial Tech yet you can get a free consultation. They band up to 24 months. The doctor you spoke with must use a passive band. 11 mo isn't old at all. DD was in a band at that time. Guilt is something we all feel. I think it's part of parenthood! Mom to Dane 4 yo and Cece 12 mo (DOC Grads) > > Hi > > I am mew here and have a question. My son is now 17 months old with a > flattened area on the back of his head. At 11 months I called the > Children's hospital and asked the doctor who worked in this area some > questions. I was told my son was too old. His shape really bothers me > and I feel a lot of guilt... especially because he is a boy and what > if he wants to shave his head or something??? anyways I was wondering > if anyone knew if the doctor would fit him with a helmet this late in > his age... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 If you haven't gone to Cranial Tech yet you can get a free consultation. They band up to 24 months. The doctor you spoke with must use a passive band. 11 mo isn't old at all. DD was in a band at that time. Guilt is something we all feel. I think it's part of parenthood! Mom to Dane 4 yo and Cece 12 mo (DOC Grads) > > Hi > > I am mew here and have a question. My son is now 17 months old with a > flattened area on the back of his head. At 11 months I called the > Children's hospital and asked the doctor who worked in this area some > questions. I was told my son was too old. His shape really bothers me > and I feel a lot of guilt... especially because he is a boy and what > if he wants to shave his head or something??? anyways I was wondering > if anyone knew if the doctor would fit him with a helmet this late in > his age... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi, Welcome to the group! Like has already told you Cranial Tech will band a baby your son's age. Check out the photos section, in the DOCband before and after pictures. There are pics of a 19.5 month old that received amazing correction. If you're near a CT office I'd call and make a casting appointment, not a consult appointment you don't have any time to waste. http://www.cranialtech.com You will need a prescription from a doctor in order to get your son banded. Do you think your pediatrician will give you one? There is no reason why he/she shouldn't as it's 100% your decision to make whether or not you band YOUR son. Good luck and keep us posted. > > Hi > > I am mew here and have a question. My son is now 17 months old with a > flattened area on the back of his head. At 11 months I called the > Children's hospital and asked the doctor who worked in this area some > questions. I was told my son was too old. His shape really bothers me > and I feel a lot of guilt... especially because he is a boy and what > if he wants to shave his head or something??? anyways I was wondering > if anyone knew if the doctor would fit him with a helmet this late in > his age... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi, Welcome to the group! Like has already told you Cranial Tech will band a baby your son's age. Check out the photos section, in the DOCband before and after pictures. There are pics of a 19.5 month old that received amazing correction. If you're near a CT office I'd call and make a casting appointment, not a consult appointment you don't have any time to waste. http://www.cranialtech.com You will need a prescription from a doctor in order to get your son banded. Do you think your pediatrician will give you one? There is no reason why he/she shouldn't as it's 100% your decision to make whether or not you band YOUR son. Good luck and keep us posted. > > Hi > > I am mew here and have a question. My son is now 17 months old with a > flattened area on the back of his head. At 11 months I called the > Children's hospital and asked the doctor who worked in this area some > questions. I was told my son was too old. His shape really bothers me > and I feel a lot of guilt... especially because he is a boy and what > if he wants to shave his head or something??? anyways I was wondering > if anyone knew if the doctor would fit him with a helmet this late in > his age... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi! My daughter will be 17 months on the 1st and is getting her DOCBand on Wednesday. Her fontanelle is still open in the front, and I'm sure that helps. Insurance will only pay for a band up to 18 months, so work fast if you are interested. Cranial Tech will band up to 24 months. Good luck! Janice > > Hi > > I am mew here and have a question. My son is now 17 months old with a > flattened area on the back of his head. At 11 months I called the > Children's hospital and asked the doctor who worked in this area some > questions. I was told my son was too old. His shape really bothers me > and I feel a lot of guilt... especially because he is a boy and what > if he wants to shave his head or something??? anyways I was wondering > if anyone knew if the doctor would fit him with a helmet this late in > his age... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi! My daughter will be 17 months on the 1st and is getting her DOCBand on Wednesday. Her fontanelle is still open in the front, and I'm sure that helps. Insurance will only pay for a band up to 18 months, so work fast if you are interested. Cranial Tech will band up to 24 months. Good luck! Janice > > Hi > > I am mew here and have a question. My son is now 17 months old with a > flattened area on the back of his head. At 11 months I called the > Children's hospital and asked the doctor who worked in this area some > questions. I was told my son was too old. His shape really bothers me > and I feel a lot of guilt... especially because he is a boy and what > if he wants to shave his head or something??? anyways I was wondering > if anyone knew if the doctor would fit him with a helmet this late in > his age... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 hi, my cousin did it for her 18 mo old for about 4-5 mos and it worked great-its not too late, just do it ASAP. > > > > Hi > > > > I am mew here and have a question. My son is now 17 months old with a > > flattened area on the back of his head. At 11 months I called the > > Children's hospital and asked the doctor who worked in this area some > > questions. I was told my son was too old. His shape really bothers me > > and I feel a lot of guilt... especially because he is a boy and what > > if he wants to shave his head or something??? anyways I was wondering > > if anyone knew if the doctor would fit him with a helmet this late in > > his age... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 hi, my cousin did it for her 18 mo old for about 4-5 mos and it worked great-its not too late, just do it ASAP. > > > > Hi > > > > I am mew here and have a question. My son is now 17 months old with a > > flattened area on the back of his head. At 11 months I called the > > Children's hospital and asked the doctor who worked in this area some > > questions. I was told my son was too old. His shape really bothers me > > and I feel a lot of guilt... especially because he is a boy and what > > if he wants to shave his head or something??? anyways I was wondering > > if anyone knew if the doctor would fit him with a helmet this late in > > his age... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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