Guest guest Posted March 12, 2001 Report Share Posted March 12, 2001 >Just to update everyone on my update -- Vicky from CT in Dallas called today. (She's covering the Paramus office) She said they put the closure on the DOC band on the side of the baby's head that's flat. She says the closure counts as a " " weakness " in the band and they don't want that happening on the side where they are flat and need the most support. Oh well. She also said to leave the band off till the red spot completely disappears. So that's what we'll do till we can see her on Wed. Debby and Zack >Hi Debby, > >My son got his DOC band on 2/23/01. His closes on the right >also. Although he was not diagnosed with tort, his flatness is on >his back right side. We are not experiencing problems (yet) by the >closure, but have had on and off problems with red spots that don't >fade after an hour on his forehead (even after 2 adjustments.) > >Debbie > > >> Hello Everybody --- >> >> Here's an update on Zack. >> >> >> He's been in the DOC band a little over a month....he was banded on >> 2/7. We see improvement already - which is very exciting!! His >> forehead bossing has gone away -- now his forehead looks totally >> normal from the top. And he is definitely rounding out in back!!! >> >> He's pretty much wearing it 22-23 hours a day -- it doesn't seem to >> bother him -- once in a while it shifts a little and falls down >over >> his eyes - but we just shift it back! >> >> The one problem? He still has a red spot by the closure. It stays >> there -- even after we've had the band off for an hour or two. We >> put some moleskin there >> last night -- and it made it worse!! So he has it off today -- we >> have an appointment on Wed. morning in Paramus! >> >> Here's a question? does the DOC band always close on the same >side? >> Because Zack's closes on his right -- the side he always turns to >> while he's sleeping because of his tort. I wish his band closed on >> his left. >> >> Anyway -- we'll keep working on it!!! >> AND --- our insurance is covering it!!!!! We have Medichoice. >> >> Debby and Zack 8/2/00 NJ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2001 Report Share Posted March 12, 2001 She said they put the closure on the DOC band on the side of the baby's head that's flat. She says the closure counts as a ""weakness" in the band and they don't want that happening on the side where they are flat and need the most support. I'm confused. Kendra in CanadaFor more plagio info, visitwww.plagiocephaly.org/support... ----- Original Message ----- From: Debby Wolf Plagiocephaly Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 10:35 AM Subject: Re: Re-Update on Zack >Just to update everyone on my update --Vicky from CT in Dallas called today. (She's covering the Paramus office)She said they put the closure on the DOC band on the side of the baby's head that's flat. She says the closure counts as a ""weakness" in the band and they don't want that happening on the side where they are flat and need the most support. Oh well. She also said to leave the band off till the red spot completely disappears. So that's what we'll do till we can see her on Wed.Debby and Zack>Hi Debby,>>My son got his DOC band on 2/23/01. His closes on the right>also. Although he was not diagnosed with tort, his flatness is on>his back right side. We are not experiencing problems (yet) by the>closure, but have had on and off problems with red spots that don't>fade after an hour on his forehead (even after 2 adjustments.)>>Debbie>>>> Hello Everybody --->>>> Here's an update on Zack.>>>>>> He's been in the DOC band a little over a month....he was banded on>> 2/7. We see improvement already - which is very exciting!! His>> forehead bossing has gone away -- now his forehead looks totally>> normal from the top. And he is definitely rounding out in back!!!>>>> He's pretty much wearing it 22-23 hours a day -- it doesn't seem to>> bother him -- once in a while it shifts a little and falls down>over>> his eyes - but we just shift it back!>>>> The one problem? He still has a red spot by the closure. It stays>> there -- even after we've had the band off for an hour or two. We>> put some moleskin there>> last night -- and it made it worse!! So he has it off today -- we>> have an appointment on Wed. morning in Paramus!>>>> Here's a question? does the DOC band always close on the same>side?>> Because Zack's closes on his right -- the side he always turns to>> while he's sleeping because of his tort. I wish his band closed on>> his left.>>>> Anyway -- we'll keep working on it!!!>> AND --- our insurance is covering it!!!!! We have Medichoice.>>>> Debby and Zack 8/2/00 NJ>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2001 Report Share Posted March 12, 2001 Kendra -- I has questioned Vicky about why they put the velco closure on the right side of Zack's band -- cause that's the way he turns his head when he sleeps and it's rubbing his head right where it closes. I thought it might make more sense to put the closure on his left. so when he sleeps - he would be leaning on the smooth side. See below!!! She said they put the closure on the DOC band on the side of the baby's head that's flat. She says the closure counts as a " " weakness " in the band and they don't want that happening on the side where they are flat and need the most support. I'm confused. Kendra in Canada For more plagio info, visit www.plagiocephaly.org/support .. .. .. ----- Original Message ----- From: Debby Wolf Plagiocephaly Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 10:35 AM Subject: Re: Re-Update on Zack >Just to update everyone on my update -- Vicky from CT in Dallas called today. (She's covering the Paramus office) She said they put the closure on the DOC band on the side of the baby's head that's flat. She says the closure counts as a " " weakness " in the band and they don't want that happening on the side where they are flat and need the most support. Oh well. She also said to leave the band off till the red spot completely disappears. So that's what we'll do till we can see her on Wed. Debby and Zack >Hi Debby, > >My son got his DOC band on 2/23/01. His closes on the right >also. Although he was not diagnosed with tort, his flatness is on >his back right side. We are not experiencing problems (yet) by the >closure, but have had on and off problems with red spots that don't >fade after an hour on his forehead (even after 2 adjustments.) > >Debbie > >--- In Plagiocephaly@y..., Debby Wolf <DebbyW@G...> wrote: >> Hello Everybody --- >> >> Here's an update on Zack. >> >> >> He's been in the DOC band a little over a month....he was banded on >> 2/7. We see improvement already - which is very exciting!! His >> forehead bossing has gone away -- now his forehead looks totally >> normal from the top. And he is definitely rounding out in back!!! >> >> He's pretty much wearing it 22-23 hours a day -- it doesn't seem to >> bother him -- once in a while it shifts a little and falls down >over >> his eyes - but we just shift it back! >> >> The one problem? He still has a red spot by the closure. It stays >> there -- even after we've had the band off for an hour or two. We >> put some moleskin there >> last night -- and it made it worse!! So he has it off today -- we >> have an appointment on Wed. morning in Paramus! >> >> Here's a question? does the DOC band always close on the same >side? >> Because Zack's closes on his right -- the side he always turns to >> while he's sleeping because of his tort. I wish his band closed on >> his left. >> >> Anyway -- we'll keep working on it!!! >> AND --- our insurance is covering it!!!!! We have Medichoice. >> >> Debby and Zack 8/2/00 NJ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2001 Report Share Posted March 12, 2001 >Sorry if I'm not making sense!!! The right side of Zack's helmet >is where the velco fastens -- so there is a gap wherethe band is >open. That's where he's getting his red spot. I guess the pressure >of the edge of the band there is bothering him. And since when he >sleeps he turns to that side, it presses there even more. But they >put the velcro fastener on the side of the band where the head is >flat - because the gap counts as a weakness in the band -- - and >they don't want that weakness on the bulging side - beacuse they >want to exert the most pressure there!!! Does that help? Debby and Zack > > >> >Just to update everyone on my update -- >> >> >> > She said they put the closure on the DOC band on the side of the >> baby's head that's flat. She says the closure counts as a >> " " weakness " in the band and they don't want that happening on the >> side where they are flat and need the most support> > > >That doesn't make sense at all. Those two sentences contradict >themselves. Any insight? > >Sue McA > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2001 Report Share Posted March 13, 2001 Debby: I understand what you're after, but I don't understand the explanation you were given. It doesn't make sense. Kendra in CanadaFor more plagio info, visitwww.plagiocephaly.org/support... ----- Original Message ----- From: Debby Wolf Plagiocephaly Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 1:39 PM Subject: Re: Re-Update on Zack Kendra -- I has questioned Vicky about why they put the velco closure on the right side of Zack's band -- cause that's the way he turns his head when he sleeps and it's rubbing his head right where it closes. I thought it might make more sense to put the closure on his left. so when he sleeps - he would be leaning on the smooth side. See below!!! She said they put the closure on the DOC band on the side of thebaby's head that's flat. She says the closure counts as a""weakness" in the band and they don't want that happening on theside where they are flat and need the most support. I'm confused. Kendra in CanadaFor more plagio info, visitwww.plagiocephaly.org/support... ----- Original Message ----- From: Debby Wolf Plagiocephaly Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 10:35 AM Subject: Re: Re-Update on Zack >Just to update everyone on my update --Vicky from CT in Dallas called today. (She's covering the Paramus office)She said they put the closure on the DOC band on the side of thebaby's head that's flat. She says the closure counts as a""weakness" in the band and they don't want that happening on theside where they are flat and need the most support. Oh well. Shealso said to leave the band off till the red spot completelydisappears. So that's what we'll do till we can see her on Wed.Debby and Zack>Hi Debby,>>My son got his DOC band on 2/23/01. His closes on the right>also. Although he was not diagnosed with tort, his flatness is on>his back right side. We are not experiencing problems (yet) by the>closure, but have had on and off problems with red spots that don't>fade after an hour on his forehead (even after 2 adjustments.)>>Debbie>>>> Hello Everybody --->>>> Here's an update on Zack.>>>>>> He's been in the DOC band a little over a month....he was banded on>> 2/7. We see improvement already - which is very exciting!! His>> forehead bossing has gone away -- now his forehead looks totally>> normal from the top. And he is definitely rounding out in back!!!>>>> He's pretty much wearing it 22-23 hours a day -- it doesn't seem to>> bother him -- once in a while it shifts a little and falls down>over>> his eyes - but we just shift it back!>>>> The one problem? He still has a red spot by the closure. It stays>> there -- even after we've had the band off for an hour or two. We>> put some moleskin there>> last night -- and it made it worse!! So he has it off today -- we>> have an appointment on Wed. morning in Paramus!>>>> Here's a question? does the DOC band always close on the same>side?>> Because Zack's closes on his right -- the side he always turns to>> while he's sleeping because of his tort. I wish his band closed on>> his left.>>>> Anyway -- we'll keep working on it!!!>> AND --- our insurance is covering it!!!!! We have Medichoice.>>>> Debby and Zack 8/2/00 NJ>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2001 Report Share Posted March 13, 2001 You're starting to make more sense now, Debbie! ) Kendra in CanadaFor more plagio info, visitwww.plagiocephaly.org/support... ----- Original Message ----- From: Debby Wolf Plagiocephaly Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 1:45 PM Subject: Re: Re-Update on Zack >Sorry if I'm not making sense!!! The right side of Zack's helmet >is where the velco fastens -- so there is a gap wherethe band is >open. That's where he's getting his red spot. I guess the pressure >of the edge of the band there is bothering him. And since when he >sleeps he turns to that side, it presses there even more. But they >put the velcro fastener on the side of the band where the head is >flat - because the gap counts as a weakness in the band -- - and >they don't want that weakness on the bulging side - beacuse they >want to exert the most pressure there!!!Does that help?Debby and Zack>>>> >Just to update everyone on my update -->>>>>> > She said they put the closure on the DOC band on the side of the>> baby's head that's flat. She says the closure counts as a>> ""weakness" in the band and they don't want that happening on the>> side where they are flat and need the most support>>>>That doesn't make sense at all. Those two sentences contradict>themselves. Any insight?>>Sue McA>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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