Re: Picking up band on Thurs, any insights?

[Guest guest]

Hi Lily,

will give you all the info you need in a handout regarding

cleaning, skin problems, etc. Be sure to get 91 or 99% isopropyl

alcohol (available at Long's and Rite Aid, and probably elsewhere).

He will put the band on and leave it for about 15 minutes and then

take it off for adjustments. Don't be surprised if it's left a

little long on his forehead...he will adjust it at future visits. By

the way, for your info, the office is not open on Mondays, so

adjustments will have to wait until Tuesday. Good luck and play it by

ear and see how long he can wear it at first. You will be told to

remove the band and check the skin every 4 to 6 hours for the first 2

days. I also took that opportunity to wipe my baby's sweaty head.

was fine with it while awake, but sleeping was a different

issue. After the first week or two, all of you will be quite used to

it! Good luck!!

Sue & (1/21/00)

Bakersfield, CA

> Hi All,

>

> I just found out that Drew's DOC band will be ready tomorrow,

> Thursday, so we will be going to pick it up tomorrow afternoon.

I'm

> sure this has probably been asked before, so I apologize if this is

> repetitious.

> Does anyone have any insights on what to ask the technician, and

what

> to expect at this appointment. I was told we would need to stay in

> the office for about 1 hr. to make sure there weren't any sensitive

> spots on Drew's head from the band. Also, are there any supplies I

> should get prior to getting the band (I'm going to pick up some

> rubbing alcohol and I've already bought some Loreal Kids shampoo).

> We are having Drew's band painted and it won't be ready until

Friday,

> so his first day in the band won't be until late Friday or

Saturday.

> Are there any signs we should look out for, that would signal the

> band isn't fitting and that we should remove the band? I'm a

little

> worried because we're starting on the weekend and won't be able to

> consult CT until Mon.

> Finally, I had originally thought the band goes on for 23 hrs/day

> from the start, but in reading through some previous messages, it

> looks like you build up to that time. Can anyone provide a

> recommended schedule or any guidance on how many hours/day to

expect

> wearing the band over the first week?

>

> Thanks again for your help.

>

> Regards,

> Lily

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Thanks for the thoughts. I'll definitely try to get the 99%

alcohol. Drew already sweats a lot from his head, so I can only

imagine how bad it will get with the band.

I didn't realize they were closed on Mondays, thanks for the heads

up. I'm a little nervous, but hopefully, all will go well.

Thanks again,

Lily

> > Hi All,

> >

> > I just found out that Drew's DOC band will be ready tomorrow,

> > Thursday, so we will be going to pick it up tomorrow afternoon.

> I'm

> > sure this has probably been asked before, so I apologize if this

is

> > repetitious.

> > Does anyone have any insights on what to ask the technician, and

> what

> > to expect at this appointment. I was told we would need to stay

in

> > the office for about 1 hr. to make sure there weren't any

sensitive

> > spots on Drew's head from the band. Also, are there any supplies

I

> > should get prior to getting the band (I'm going to pick up some

> > rubbing alcohol and I've already bought some Loreal Kids

shampoo).

> > We are having Drew's band painted and it won't be ready until

> Friday,

> > so his first day in the band won't be until late Friday or

> Saturday.

> > Are there any signs we should look out for, that would signal the

> > band isn't fitting and that we should remove the band? I'm a

> little

> > worried because we're starting on the weekend and won't be able

to

> > consult CT until Mon.

> > Finally, I had originally thought the band goes on for 23 hrs/day

> > from the start, but in reading through some previous messages, it

> > looks like you build up to that time. Can anyone provide a

> > recommended schedule or any guidance on how many hours/day to

> expect

> > wearing the band over the first week?

> >

> > Thanks again for your help.

> >

> > Regards,

> > Lily

[Guest guest]

Hi Kendra,

Thanks for the insights. The cotton ball idea is great, I'll make

sure to pick up some of those as well. The person who's painting

Drew's band has done this many times before (was referred by CT), so

I think she does varnish the band with several coats and provides

some touch up paint. But, I'll be sure to ask just in case. Thanks

for suggesting it. We'll see how he does this weekend. Hopefully

he'll adjust quickly. If things don't go well, I'm sure I'll be

turning to you folks for some expert advice. Thanks in advance.

Lily

>

> > Hi All,

> >

> > I just found out that Drew's DOC band will be ready tomorrow,

> > Thursday, so we will be going to pick it up tomorrow afternoon.

I'm

> > sure this has probably been asked before, so I apologize if this

is

> > repetitious.

> > Does anyone have any insights on what to ask the technician, and

what

> > to expect at this appointment. I was told we would need to stay

in

> > the office for about 1 hr. to make sure there weren't any

sensitive

> > spots on Drew's head from the band. Also, are there any supplies

I

> > should get prior to getting the band (I'm going to pick up some

> > rubbing alcohol and I've already bought some Loreal Kids shampoo).

> > We are having Drew's band painted and it won't be ready until

Friday,

> > so his first day in the band won't be until late Friday or

Saturday.

> > Are there any signs we should look out for, that would signal the

> > band isn't fitting and that we should remove the band? I'm a

little

> > worried because we're starting on the weekend and won't be able to

> > consult CT until Mon.

> > Finally, I had originally thought the band goes on for 23 hrs/day

> > from the start, but in reading through some previous messages, it

> > looks like you build up to that time. Can anyone provide a

> > recommended schedule or any guidance on how many hours/day to

expect

> > wearing the band over the first week?

> >

> > Thanks again for your help.

> >

> > Regards,

> > Lily

> >

> >

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