Thanks

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Well, I replied yesterday but don't see it in the postings. I can

never figure out if I reply straight from my email if it posts to the

group or just to you or doesn't go anywhere at all! Do you know?

Anyway, excuse this if it's a repeat. THANK YOU for the tips and

suggestions. We'll definitely be putting " casts " on Evan's favorite

stuffed puppy and will be bringing a goody bag to the casting

sessions. Some questions:

When you tried re-casting, how long did Emma wear each set?

Why did the re-casting fail for Emma?

Did she go back into the FAB after the re-casting?

I can't help wondering if we should just sign up for the ATTT and

save everyone a lot of grief. Yes, I'm weakening!

Sorry to keep pumping you for info., but Emma's case seems so similar

to Evan's.

Thanks!

and Evan (8-17-00, bcf)

> Hi ,

>

> I wouldn't recommend the anesthetic- unless it is for you! But

then Carole

> was very happy with it for Kris.

> Emma was 3 1/2 for when we tried casting and then 4 for the ATTT

surgery & 6

> weeks of casting. We talked to her a lot about it beforehand,

showing her

> feet and how they weren't straight enough, talking about how she

did trip

> alot and got hurt, all these things that the casting could make

better. You

> could say he'll be able to run better too. We put a barbie in

casts with

> Emma also saying that the barbie had to hold her legs still, and

that it

> didn't hurt but she'd have to get around in a stroller or on her

bum (some

> kids do walk in the casts). We had some left over casting gauze

but you can

> buy it at an art store or maybe pharmacy so if Evan has a plastic

doll of

> some kind you could try that.

>

> We also promised a lot of treats and fun things. We went to the

local

> Biodome a lot, and other indoor stroller-able things. Lots of sit

down

> crafts and games, lots of one on one time. We also drew all over

her casts,

> and so did her friends.

>

> The casting sessions were never easy. The first at 3 1/2 was better

than the

> second set (also at 3 1/2) but they made some mistakes that hurt

her which

> caused us to lose some credibility. Bring some small toys and/or

candies

> that he has never seen in a surprise bag for when they are doing the

> casting.

>

> I hope everything goes well for you and that this completely

corrects Evan's

> feet.

> HTH,

> -

>

>

> Re: being put under to get casted

>

>

> Carole, what a relief to have the first cast/OR thing behind you.

> Evan goes for his first re-cast on May 27. I think they'll need to

> give ME a general anesthetic if Evan responds negatively. Thank

> goodness we have some time to really talk it through with him so

> he'll know what to expect. Does anyone have words of advice on how

> to prepare older kids for casts?

>

>

>

>

> >Hi

> >

> > For some reason, Kris gets hyper with certain sedatives. It

seams

> >to have a reverse affect...(?) ( he bounces off the walls) So, to

> >make sure he was safe and that this could get done correctly, It

was

> >decided ( I let my hubby make the final decision) that he go the

> >hospital route.

> >Kris has always gotten hyper with many types of medicine that say's

> >it causes drowsiness...

> >But, thankfully it went well:)

> >

> >Thanks :

> >

> >Carole & Kris

> >

> >