How to help my child accept the idea of hardware inside her body??
As my family and I prepare for VBS for my daughter I am sure I will have many questions to post to this wonderful experienced group.
Here's the first: My daughter is concerned about having the staples inside her body. Since I have no hardware myself, it's difficult for me to imagine.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks!
Resilience
treated w Milwaukee Brace FT for 3 yrs
currently 46 with 35 LL and 40 RT curves
8 yr old diagnosed w Scoli 8/10 with 27 LL and 27 RT
11/10 TLSO Full Time
4/11 22 LL and 24 RT on waiting list for VBS at Shriners Phila
12/11 curves still in the 20s but now has some rib cage changes from the brace
VBS 4/25/12 with Dr. Samdani. Pre Op: 29 RT and 25 LL Post Op: 17 RT and 9 LL
10/13: 15 RT and 10 LL