Mostly because things were sort of coasting along as far as the scoliosis and the brace, but also because we have been buried under snow and our routine has been challenged time after time with snow days and rescheduling!
Recently though, Dancer Girl had been complaining of her brace not fitting correctly and things just not feeling right. We made an appointment to hopefully get things adjusted to relieve the discomfort.We are looking at the real possibility of being brace-free by June so obviously didn't want to hear that she needs a new brace.
The news was not what we hoped...
Dancer Girl has grown about another inch, despite us all thinking she had stopped. Her brace clearly doesn't fit properly anymore and can no longer be worn effectively. The brace guy said he would recommend a new brace to her back doctor.
Sigh.
We set up an appointment for two weeks out to let things sort out with getting the doctor's order, insurance coverage, etc.
Dancer Girls wasn't happy. So, we went out for frozen yogurt and did some shopping - seemed to help us both just a little bit!!When we got home there was a message from the brace guy - he had talked to her back doctor who seemed to think that there really wasn't any point in getting a new brace since she was to be out of it by June. By the time we got the brace fitted properly she'd practically be done with it!
So...basically she is done! He said that IF she can wear it at all between now & our June appointment to go ahead...
Right. Like that's going to happen!
She is thrilled! No more brace!!
I am happy for her but also wary - what if, when we get to the June appointment, her doctor says that the last three months brace free weren't good for her back, it was too soon, and she does in fact need a new one? That will be devastating. We will deal with that if it happens, (and will be praying that it doesn't) but for now Dancer Girl is looking forward to sleeping well again!
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