Re: Torn on Decision

[Guest guest]

Congrats on making a tough decision. Once you get the band it really

does get easier (well after the first week or so). I think you'll be

pleased that you went ahead with it. Let us know how she does.

-christine

sydney 2 yrs starband grad

> > > >

> > > > I've had a very tough day. I visited the specialist at Hanger

> > today,

> > > who said that my daughter

> > > > 's assemetry was 15 mm. The Hanger specialist didn't want

> > to say

> > > severe or moderate,

> > > > just that she would qualify for a helmet. As I've been

> > visiting the

> > > site, someone said that

> > > > 15+mm was considered severe. However, before this appointment,

> > when

> > > I went to see the

> > > > referring physician, he acted like she was a non-issue and he

> > said

> > > she was considered a mild

> > > > case. Being someone that is wishy-washy, I am completely torn

> > about

> > > what to do. I don't

> > > > know whether to hold more weight to an actual physician, or a

> > helmet

> > > specialist. Who's

> > > > evaluation do I put more weight on? I feel like I'm getting

> > > conflicting information and it's very

> > > > frustrating! Is there anyone out there who did not band their

> > child

> > > and then regretted it, or

> > > > felt the decision was ok? I worry about little things, like her

> > > being able to wear a ponytail in

> > > > her hair and not feel awkward about it. I just want to make

> > the best

> > > decision for her now, and

> > > > don't know how big of an impact it will be on her later.

> > Thanks for

> > > letting me vent.

> > > >

> > >

> >

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