2nd Band/DOC vs. Starband

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

I'm just wanting everyone to know what our new experience with a

second DOC Band will be like. I was floored today when the

Neurosurgeons office gave us an appt. this Friday. I thought half of

the battle would be getting in a timely fashion. So now I have a

question, Does anyone know if all County Hospitals offer a

Craniofacial clinic? It seems, if I would have taken the other route

which was 3 to 4 weeks for an appt. at another hospital, and then

getting to needed tests, test results, and general begging, we may

not have gotten the Band, until now. With time being such a huge

factor, that's a little hard to swallow!! Maybe this is only my

experience, but I would like some feedback from other members who

have visited a Craniofacial Clinic. Heck, they were in the yellow

pages!!!

Just Curious,

Sierra 07/99

11/97

Redford, MI

> Hi Everyone,

>

> As of today, I am seeking a prescription for a second DOC Band. The

> reason why I am choosing to travel to Chicago, instead of a Band

made

> by Starband, or anyone else is this...Cranial Technologies Jeanne

> Polmatto {or is it R. Littlefield?} developed a device that

> would prevent needless surgeries on children who did not need it.

> Cranial Technologies are pioneers in their research and

development.

> The orthotists who are employed by Cranial Tech. are specifically

> trained and continuously trained in their expertise. I believe they

> go the extra mile with educating the public, physicians, and

parents.

> The Chicago office with Kay, and Dina, are caring

professionals

> who will take the time to listen, talk about your situation, and

> offer help if needed. Without their articles on treating an older

> child, I would have never been able to convince my husband or

> Sierra's Neurologist that we still had time.

>

> With all that I have just said, you would think I was employed by

> them. I'm not. What I am basing this on is my own personal

> experience, and it is only my opinion. What is so important, is

that

> we communicate to the orthotists whom we so choose. No treatment is

> alike. It only pertains to your situation and the severity of each

> case, and chosen course of treatment. I love all the babies on this

> group, and we are in this for their health, and happiness.

>

> Sincerely,

>

>

> Sierra 07/99

> 11/97

> Redford, MI