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by Gina
Thu Oct 24, 2002 6:18 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: SO confused and TERRIFIED
Replies: 7
Views: 872

SO confused and TERRIFIED

<t>Hello - We have surgery (caps and bicep lenghthening) scheduled for Nov 12. And I just read the very lengthy messages about "experimental". I have always wondered about most of the points brought up, but I really wish I hadn't read it. Now, I am terrifed I will do something either unnecessary or ...
by Gina
Fri Oct 11, 2002 6:41 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Surgery November 12
Replies: 3
Views: 638

Surgery November 12

<t>Hello, My daughter (Mckenzie) age 2, is going to have bicep lenghthening and capsul. surgery on November 12, at TExas Childrens. We could use some encouragement and would also like to know if anyone else is going to be there. We are feeling very blue around our house, we thought she looked great ...
by Gina
Wed Jan 16, 2002 10:52 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: rash from splint
Replies: 2
Views: 1026

rash from splint

<t>Hello, I just changed McKenzie's dressing from her modquad (10 days ago) and she has a rash on her chest. She has never had diaper rash, but I guess this is what it looks like. So all you splint pros, what should I put on it? Just until tomorrow I put on some desitin, very lightly, and a onesie u...
by Gina
Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:09 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: mod quad splint
Replies: 4
Views: 2109

mod quad splint

<t>Hello, we just got back from Texas after the modquad. I have to say I am a little disappointed, things just didn't go the way I had pictured. Lots of trouble with the splint, they adjusted it 3 times but now we are backhome and it still isn't quite right. It tends to sit crooked on her, leaning t...
by Gina
Mon Nov 05, 2001 6:20 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: miami bp program
Replies: 2
Views: 1615

miami bp program

<t>Just wondering if anyone has been to Miami for a first or second opinion. We got back from TCH last week and they recommended the modquad, and I would like to get a second opinion, for peace of mind. When I called and talked to the coordinator she recommended some alternatvie treatments, such as ...