Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Popcorn is mostly air, and most of us could eat it all day long. Most of the " junk " type stuff goes right through - VERY unfair ! You didn't say when you were banded, or what your fills have been. Eating this much after you are healed, but before you have a fill, is pretty normal - but still too much. After a good fill, 1/2 - 1 cup of food is a Bandster portion. The pouch is only the size of a golfball, and allowing for a bit of normal stretching, regularly eating more than 1 cup will cause pouch dilation and lead to possible slippage. Remember to eat the protein first, then veggies. Avoid rice, pasta, potatoes, and breads - they are all pretty useless foods, add way too many calories with no nutrition, and when you have a good fill will usually plug you up. DRY, air-popped popcoarn is a good source of local fiber. a whole cup is only 30 calories. It's all the fats and oil that are deadly. You need a fill! Sandy R -- In , " " <andreasolo@a...> wrote: > I am not sure about something....if I am " tight enough " ...here is the > part that confuses me. I can eat (and I know I shouldnt) but I can > eat an entire bag of microwave popcorn no problem. The only > sensation I ever get is the " stuck " part but I never really > feel " full " . I usually can eat and lot though just as long as I chew > really good and dont eat too fast or else will get stuck and hurts > badly but other than that I dont ever really feel FULL. I ate salad, > curry chicken and brown rice for dinner last night and then after > that about 20 or 30 minutes later ate entire bag of mwave popcorn! > > What do you make of it? > > AS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Well let's see. I was banded on June 15th this year. I have had 3 fills and am currently at something like 3.5 cc. I just get that stuck feeling but then as soon as goes through all better and can keep eating. I hear ya on the popcorn. I will buy the healthy pop since the ones I have been eating are full fat and junk. Sometimes though when I eat brocolli it hurts so bad and gets stuck feeling but then ok. Maybe I need one more small fill to tweak a bit. AS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Ok, let me " tweak " my suggestions a bit! Sorry i was too lazy to look up other posts from you to see your banding date. All the stuff about the popcorn is true with or without a fill - it will go right thru. If you're a popcorn addict, like i am, get an air- popper. They're inexpensive. then you can dry-pop your own and eat about all you want as snacks. 3 cups is like 100 calories, and good fiber. sometimes we just need the " crunch " factor! You must have some decent restriction if you're at 3.5. You should really stop when you feel stuck - not wait and eat more. When you get " stuck " stop and evaluate what made you get stuck, so you can change it. You should eat a max of 15-20 mminutes. And please don't get another fill until you are having NO trouble with the current fill - no barfing, pb ing, regukar trouble with amounts or choices. Another fill before all is welol with THIS one is inviting more serious trouble. Broccoli needs to be VERY soft - overcooked, really - for most people. I do fine with all kinds, though, as LONG as I'm careful to chew it very well. Sandy R > Well let's see. I was banded on June 15th this year. I have had 3 > fills and am currently at something like 3.5 cc. > I just get that stuck feeling but then as soon as goes through all > better and can keep eating. I hear ya on the popcorn. I will buy > the healthy pop since the ones I have been eating are full fat and > junk. > Sometimes though when I eat brocolli it hurts so bad and gets stuck > feeling but then ok. > > Maybe I need one more small fill to tweak a bit. > AS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Yes, I suppose I just need to do some tweaking of my own. I went to a friends house tonight and ate some chicken and it got stuck like first bite or two and then I had to run to the bathroom and barf...then sat down embarrassed and tried to start over eating tiny bites and it happened again! But then all weekend I ate anything I wanted just fine including one small peice of pizza with no problem. The chicken just about killed me tonight. Every time I barf I am so scared I have done something or something slippage wise is going to happen in future. So I guess I do have restriction but I can eat tons of one thing and then one bite of chicken tonight and no go. I have started back to walking today so hopefully that will help me get some weight moving again. AS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Hi, .. Something I have noticed from my own experience is that when I start getting my exercise again, my band is tighter than when I am more sedentary. Maybe that had some bearing on your chicken episodes. Also, once you barf, you might have extra problems at that same meal. It can go either way I find, either you are real loose after a barf or your stoma is irriated and reallyk needs a rest. You might want to pay attention to whether you are tighter when you are getting good exercvise or not. Just my experience. Dawna in Sweden ----Original Message Follows---- From: " " <andreasolo@...> Reply- Subject: Re: not sure... Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 02:46:25 -0000 Yes, I suppose I just need to do some tweaking of my own. I went to a friends house tonight and ate some chicken and it got stuck like first bite or two and then I had to run to the bathroom and barf...then sat down embarrassed and tried to start over eating tiny bites and it happened again! But then all weekend I ate anything I wanted just fine including one small peice of pizza with no problem. The chicken just about killed me tonight. Every time I barf I am so scared I have done something or something slippage wise is going to happen in future. So I guess I do have restriction but I can eat tons of one thing and then one bite of chicken tonight and no go. I have started back to walking today so hopefully that will help me get some weight moving again. AS _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Yes, that's one of the secrets. Once you've barfed you're DONE for that meal. Once you've barfed don't EVER try eating any more until at least the next meal time, even if it happened on the first bite. The band has told you that it is the queen bitch and is ruling your life. Of course that's the whole point, isn't it? Naturally, we just don't like being told " no " , especially when it is about food. dan Monday, September 27, 2004, 8:46:25 PM, you wrote: A> Yes, I suppose I just need to do some tweaking of my own. I went to A> a friends house tonight and ate some chicken and it got stuck like A> first bite or two and then I had to run to the bathroom and A> barf...then sat down embarrassed and tried to start over eating tiny A> bites and it happened again! Dan Lester, Boise, ID honu@... www.mylapband.tk Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/28/03 323/209/199 Age 61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 ha! That must be true. Well I am still fairly new at this and learning all the time. So thank you for all the good advice! I will heed your warnings and not try to eat again after a barf and I will watch and see if the exercise is maybe tightening up for some reason which would be just another good reason to keep exercising! I guess I just got to thinking too much when I noticed several things I could eat all day long or would eat and then an hour later be hungry again and was thinking something wasnt right but perhaps it is the foods I am eating that arent staying with me. AS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Tuesday, September 28, 2004, 8:31:54 AM, you wrote: A> I guess I just got to thinking too much when I noticed several things A> I could eat all day long or would eat and then an hour later be A> hungry again and was thinking something wasnt right but perhaps it is A> the foods I am eating that arent staying with me. Indeed. I bet I could eat a pint of ice cream an hour...or at least every two hours.... Amazingly enough there have been some bandsters who've been doing that kind of thing and then bitching about how the band doesn't work and they're not losing weight.... But you're a SmarterBandster, so I know you're not going to be one of those folks. dan Dan Lester, Boise, ID honu@... www.mylapband.tk Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/28/03 323/209/199 Age 61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Darn tootin! I will be wiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Hi , I just wanted to mention that I seem to be one who can eat pizza and maybe grilled cheese without as much trouble as solid protein like chicken. One of the reasons I started eating more fish is that it goes down better for me than chicken. I have always eaten more chicken than any other protein, but after banding have discovered that it can be very dry. I now almost never eat chicken out because I don't know if I can get it down. I do have a couple of recipes for chicken that I cook at home and it comes out tender and moist. But at a restaurant I will order the fish with a nice sauce. Now that I have started eating more fish, I actually love it and usually prefer it, but not at the beginning of this journey. At lunch, tunafish or pink salmon (from the pouch, not can) mixed with a little Miracle Whip light is my protein of choice. Turkey meatballs work great for me. So does pork tenderloin usually. Even a pork chop is good if it's tender. I can eat filet mignon, just not much of it. For me, I had to branch out and try some things besides my old faithful chicken. It just wasn't working for me. YMMV. But whatever solid protein works best for you, it will stay with you better than anything soft. Take care, and best of luck to you, Betty >> I guess I just got to thinking too much when I noticed several things > I could eat all day long or would eat and then an hour later be > hungry again and was thinking something wasnt right but perhaps it is > the foods I am eating that arent staying with me. > > AS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Darn tootin! I will be wiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Monday, September 27, 2004, 8:16:23 AM, you wrote: A> I usually can eat and lot though just as long as I chew A> really good and dont eat too fast or else will get stuck and hurts A> badly but other than that I dont ever really feel FULL. Full with a band is totally different than full without a band. It takes a long time to get used to the difference, and to get all the " signals " . At least it did for me. And I still struggle with it. I just remember the words " just because you CAN do it doesn't mean you SHOULD " . Of course that relates to LOTS of things in life.... dan Dan Lester, Boise, ID honu@... www.mylapband.tk Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/28/03 323/209/199 Age 61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 In a message dated 9/28/2004 8:28:58 AM Central Daylight Time, honu@... writes: Naturally, we just don't like being told " no " , especially when it is about food. That's my problem. I've been banded for 9 months and I'm still fighting it... WAY too hard! Stacey in Illinois Russ-8, Lucy-7 and Elsa-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 She spoke with a pediatrician who she thinks very highly of and he said he was not afan of CT because he feels that in most cases the heads are stillgrowing and once the babies are up and moving, the heads will roundout and the facial asymmetry will get better.I'd love for this pediatrician to go to this website:OlderPlag/His thinking would quickly change I'm sure. It's a group of about 900 members. Either they as an adulthave untreated plaigo/facial asymmetry or their older child does. Most of the babies there have untreatedplagio b/c of pediatricains just like the one you mentioned. Most babies heads DON'T round out on theirown. Most babies facial asymmetry DOESN'T correct onit's own. Check out that web site. Good luck making your decision. Keep us posted. >> Well, like many of you, my husband and I are at the point of making > a decision to band our son or not (sigh). I personally do not think > his head shape looks that bad. I have a hard time even identifying > where the flat spot it. My husband can see it better. I do see the > facial asymmetry though. My mother in law is a RN who works with > medically fragile babies and many MD specialists. She spoke with a > pediatrician who she thinks very highly of and he said he was not a > fan of CT because he feels that in most cases the heads are still > growing and once the babies are up and moving, the heads will round > out and the facial asymmetry will get better. So, we decided that > we wanted to see some photos of children/teens/adults ho have had > plagio, but were not banded. Does anyone know of a website that has > such photos? We did find one discussion board where adults were > saying they had plagio (sounded like severe cases), but were not > banded, and were unhappy. They said their heads were severely > uneven. > > We have also heard that a combo of tort stretches with Cranio Sacral > Therapy could be a possibility???> > I have posted photos of Gavin (the naked baby) and members have > responded that they do see the misalignment. So we know there is an > issue. What we are trying to figure out is if this will resolve on > its own, or if banding is necessary. It seems there are some > differing opinions. > > BUT, do we really want to take a chance with all of this? > > This is so tough.....> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 She spoke with a pediatrician who she thinks very highly of and he said he was not afan of CT because he feels that in most cases the heads are stillgrowing and once the babies are up and moving, the heads will roundout and the facial asymmetry will get better.I'd love for this pediatrician to go to this website:OlderPlag/His thinking would quickly change I'm sure. It's a group of about 900 members. Either they as an adulthave untreated plaigo/facial asymmetry or their older child does. Most of the babies there have untreatedplagio b/c of pediatricains just like the one you mentioned. Most babies heads DON'T round out on theirown. Most babies facial asymmetry DOESN'T correct onit's own. Check out that web site. Good luck making your decision. Keep us posted. >> Well, like many of you, my husband and I are at the point of making > a decision to band our son or not (sigh). I personally do not think > his head shape looks that bad. I have a hard time even identifying > where the flat spot it. My husband can see it better. I do see the > facial asymmetry though. My mother in law is a RN who works with > medically fragile babies and many MD specialists. She spoke with a > pediatrician who she thinks very highly of and he said he was not a > fan of CT because he feels that in most cases the heads are still > growing and once the babies are up and moving, the heads will round > out and the facial asymmetry will get better. So, we decided that > we wanted to see some photos of children/teens/adults ho have had > plagio, but were not banded. Does anyone know of a website that has > such photos? We did find one discussion board where adults were > saying they had plagio (sounded like severe cases), but were not > banded, and were unhappy. They said their heads were severely > uneven. > > We have also heard that a combo of tort stretches with Cranio Sacral > Therapy could be a possibility???> > I have posted photos of Gavin (the naked baby) and members have > responded that they do see the misalignment. So we know there is an > issue. What we are trying to figure out is if this will resolve on > its own, or if banding is necessary. It seems there are some > differing opinions. > > BUT, do we really want to take a chance with all of this? > > This is so tough.....> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 The head doctor at our old practice was well respected. He was, however, not very knowledgeable about plagio. He was adamant about not banding Dane even though he acknowledged the severity. He said he never recommends banding until at least a year. We all know the younger you start the better the correction! Gavin probably will see at least some natural correction, but you don't know how much that will be. It really sucks that there's only one shot to fix it. When we were deciding I kept thinking why aren't there " do overs " for kids?!! Basically we were being consumed with worry. For us it was worth banding because it put our mind at ease and they got great correction. Check out the Older Plagio group recommended. I see kids with it all the time. The little girl across the street's bike helmet is always tilting to the right because of her flat spot. She's 5.5 yo. My nephews (5 and 3) both have brachy. It has softened a little bit over time, but they still are quite flat. They have high head heigth and bulging foreheads too. I always wonder what they would have looked like if they didn't have brachy. Good luck with your decision Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (13 mo) DOC Grads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 The head doctor at our old practice was well respected. He was, however, not very knowledgeable about plagio. He was adamant about not banding Dane even though he acknowledged the severity. He said he never recommends banding until at least a year. We all know the younger you start the better the correction! Gavin probably will see at least some natural correction, but you don't know how much that will be. It really sucks that there's only one shot to fix it. When we were deciding I kept thinking why aren't there " do overs " for kids?!! Basically we were being consumed with worry. For us it was worth banding because it put our mind at ease and they got great correction. Check out the Older Plagio group recommended. I see kids with it all the time. The little girl across the street's bike helmet is always tilting to the right because of her flat spot. She's 5.5 yo. My nephews (5 and 3) both have brachy. It has softened a little bit over time, but they still are quite flat. They have high head heigth and bulging foreheads too. I always wonder what they would have looked like if they didn't have brachy. Good luck with your decision Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (13 mo) DOC Grads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 > > > The head doctor at our old practice LOL! I better clarify. He wasn't a head (cranial) doctor. He owned the practice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 > > > The head doctor at our old practice LOL! I better clarify. He wasn't a head (cranial) doctor. He owned the practice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Do I need to join the group to see these pictures. I am so curious. > > > > Well, like many of you, my husband and I are at the point of making > > a decision to band our son or not (sigh). I personally do not think > > his head shape looks that bad. I have a hard time even identifying > > where the flat spot it. My husband can see it better. I do see the > > facial asymmetry though. My mother in law is a RN who works with > > medically fragile babies and many MD specialists. She spoke with a > > pediatrician who she thinks very highly of and he said he was not a > > fan of CT because he feels that in most cases the heads are still > > growing and once the babies are up and moving, the heads will round > > out and the facial asymmetry will get better. So, we decided that > > we wanted to see some photos of children/teens/adults ho have had > > plagio, but were not banded. Does anyone know of a website that has > > such photos? We did find one discussion board where adults were > > saying they had plagio (sounded like severe cases), but were not > > banded, and were unhappy. They said their heads were severely > > uneven. > > > > We have also heard that a combo of tort stretches with Cranio Sacral > > Therapy could be a possibility??? > > > > I have posted photos of Gavin (the naked baby) and members have > > responded that they do see the misalignment. So we know there is an > > issue. What we are trying to figure out is if this will resolve on > > its own, or if banding is necessary. It seems there are some > > differing opinions. > > > > BUT, do we really want to take a chance with all of this? > > > > This is so tough..... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Do I need to join the group to see these pictures. I am so curious. > > > > Well, like many of you, my husband and I are at the point of making > > a decision to band our son or not (sigh). I personally do not think > > his head shape looks that bad. I have a hard time even identifying > > where the flat spot it. My husband can see it better. I do see the > > facial asymmetry though. My mother in law is a RN who works with > > medically fragile babies and many MD specialists. She spoke with a > > pediatrician who she thinks very highly of and he said he was not a > > fan of CT because he feels that in most cases the heads are still > > growing and once the babies are up and moving, the heads will round > > out and the facial asymmetry will get better. So, we decided that > > we wanted to see some photos of children/teens/adults ho have had > > plagio, but were not banded. Does anyone know of a website that has > > such photos? We did find one discussion board where adults were > > saying they had plagio (sounded like severe cases), but were not > > banded, and were unhappy. They said their heads were severely > > uneven. > > > > We have also heard that a combo of tort stretches with Cranio Sacral > > Therapy could be a possibility??? > > > > I have posted photos of Gavin (the naked baby) and members have > > responded that they do see the misalignment. So we know there is an > > issue. What we are trying to figure out is if this will resolve on > > its own, or if banding is necessary. It seems there are some > > differing opinions. > > > > BUT, do we really want to take a chance with all of this? > > > > This is so tough..... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Yes, you do. > > > > > > Well, like many of you, my husband and I are at the point of making > > > a decision to band our son or not (sigh). I personally do not think > > > his head shape looks that bad. I have a hard time even identifying > > > where the flat spot it. My husband can see it better. I do see the > > > facial asymmetry though. My mother in law is a RN who works with > > > medically fragile babies and many MD specialists. She spoke with a > > > pediatrician who she thinks very highly of and he said he was not a > > > fan of CT because he feels that in most cases the heads are still > > > growing and once the babies are up and moving, the heads will round > > > out and the facial asymmetry will get better. So, we decided that > > > we wanted to see some photos of children/teens/adults ho have had > > > plagio, but were not banded. Does anyone know of a website that has > > > such photos? We did find one discussion board where adults were > > > saying they had plagio (sounded like severe cases), but were not > > > banded, and were unhappy. They said their heads were severely > > > uneven. > > > > > > We have also heard that a combo of tort stretches with Cranio Sacral > > > Therapy could be a possibility??? > > > > > > I have posted photos of Gavin (the naked baby) and members have > > > responded that they do see the misalignment. So we know there is an > > > issue. What we are trying to figure out is if this will resolve on > > > its own, or if banding is necessary. It seems there are some > > > differing opinions. > > > > > > BUT, do we really want to take a chance with all of this? > > > > > > This is so tough..... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Yes, you do. > > > > > > Well, like many of you, my husband and I are at the point of making > > > a decision to band our son or not (sigh). I personally do not think > > > his head shape looks that bad. I have a hard time even identifying > > > where the flat spot it. My husband can see it better. I do see the > > > facial asymmetry though. My mother in law is a RN who works with > > > medically fragile babies and many MD specialists. She spoke with a > > > pediatrician who she thinks very highly of and he said he was not a > > > fan of CT because he feels that in most cases the heads are still > > > growing and once the babies are up and moving, the heads will round > > > out and the facial asymmetry will get better. So, we decided that > > > we wanted to see some photos of children/teens/adults ho have had > > > plagio, but were not banded. Does anyone know of a website that has > > > such photos? We did find one discussion board where adults were > > > saying they had plagio (sounded like severe cases), but were not > > > banded, and were unhappy. They said their heads were severely > > > uneven. > > > > > > We have also heard that a combo of tort stretches with Cranio Sacral > > > Therapy could be a possibility??? > > > > > > I have posted photos of Gavin (the naked baby) and members have > > > responded that they do see the misalignment. So we know there is an > > > issue. What we are trying to figure out is if this will resolve on > > > its own, or if banding is necessary. It seems there are some > > > differing opinions. > > > > > > BUT, do we really want to take a chance with all of this? > > > > > > This is so tough..... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Hello. OK... here is my opinion on this for you... you can take it for what it's worth. There is no guarantee that his head (or asymmetries) will get better over time without a band. The way I like to look at it is this... if YOU are not happy with how his head (or face) looks NOW, then I would recommend banding him. You can't see what the future will hold and if his head or face NEVER improved, would you regret not banding him? If the answer is yes, then you should probably get the ball rolling and look into banding him while you still have that option. At least with the band you can know that you did what you could for him and his head and facial asymm will improve. Good luck with your decision. I know it can be hard. Let us know what you decide. Jen (18 mo), tort resolved, Hanger Band Grad (4 years) > > Well, like many of you, my husband and I are at the point of making > a decision to band our son or not (sigh). I personally do not think > his head shape looks that bad. I have a hard time even identifying > where the flat spot it. My husband can see it better. I do see the > facial asymmetry though. My mother in law is a RN who works with > medically fragile babies and many MD specialists. She spoke with a > pediatrician who she thinks very highly of and he said he was not a > fan of CT because he feels that in most cases the heads are still > growing and once the babies are up and moving, the heads will round > out and the facial asymmetry will get better. So, we decided that > we wanted to see some photos of children/teens/adults ho have had > plagio, but were not banded. Does anyone know of a website that has > such photos? We did find one discussion board where adults were > saying they had plagio (sounded like severe cases), but were not > banded, and were unhappy. They said their heads were severely > uneven. > > We have also heard that a combo of tort stretches with Cranio Sacral > Therapy could be a possibility??? > > I have posted photos of Gavin (the naked baby) and members have > responded that they do see the misalignment. So we know there is an > issue. What we are trying to figure out is if this will resolve on > its own, or if banding is necessary. It seems there are some > differing opinions. > > BUT, do we really want to take a chance with all of this? > > This is so tough..... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Hello. OK... here is my opinion on this for you... you can take it for what it's worth. There is no guarantee that his head (or asymmetries) will get better over time without a band. The way I like to look at it is this... if YOU are not happy with how his head (or face) looks NOW, then I would recommend banding him. You can't see what the future will hold and if his head or face NEVER improved, would you regret not banding him? If the answer is yes, then you should probably get the ball rolling and look into banding him while you still have that option. At least with the band you can know that you did what you could for him and his head and facial asymm will improve. Good luck with your decision. I know it can be hard. Let us know what you decide. Jen (18 mo), tort resolved, Hanger Band Grad (4 years) > > Well, like many of you, my husband and I are at the point of making > a decision to band our son or not (sigh). I personally do not think > his head shape looks that bad. I have a hard time even identifying > where the flat spot it. My husband can see it better. I do see the > facial asymmetry though. My mother in law is a RN who works with > medically fragile babies and many MD specialists. She spoke with a > pediatrician who she thinks very highly of and he said he was not a > fan of CT because he feels that in most cases the heads are still > growing and once the babies are up and moving, the heads will round > out and the facial asymmetry will get better. So, we decided that > we wanted to see some photos of children/teens/adults ho have had > plagio, but were not banded. Does anyone know of a website that has > such photos? We did find one discussion board where adults were > saying they had plagio (sounded like severe cases), but were not > banded, and were unhappy. They said their heads were severely > uneven. > > We have also heard that a combo of tort stretches with Cranio Sacral > Therapy could be a possibility??? > > I have posted photos of Gavin (the naked baby) and members have > responded that they do see the misalignment. So we know there is an > issue. What we are trying to figure out is if this will resolve on > its own, or if banding is necessary. It seems there are some > differing opinions. > > BUT, do we really want to take a chance with all of this? > > This is so tough..... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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