Would you... or wouldn't you.....

[Mayk]

Smith no worries.. I may have read it wrong.. just saying.. it's a sparkler, no light being blocked by the halo which is also a sparkler..it will blind you.

Thank you for asking about DD and the news is actually there's a lot going on. We went for our second opinion and that is what we got. We are now headed down a short path to rule out Non-idiopathic Scoliosis. The Orlando surgeron ordered an MRI because she has "pain" which is not common in Scoliosis unless it is brought on by "Syringomyelia". This disorder causes fluid to pocket in the spinal cord and then it causes Scoliosis. The key here.. is it's linked to "Positional Plagiocephaly" which DD had when she was about 5 months old. (Laymen's terms it's when the flat spot doesn't become not flat and as the brain grows the head will become mis-shapened if it's not corrected because the sutures are closing) She wore a helmet for 6 months to correct it. If the MRI is positive we take a totally different route for now, which is to see a Nerosurgeon and schedule a less invasive surgery and then wait to decide on the other surgery. For now our date is still 8/30 but the MRI could change our path. If it's negative, then 8/30 will be a go and we will move forward as planned.

DD is calm as a cucumber while her mother is calm one minute and manic the next. She is certain she wants the corrective surgery while I'm on the fence now where I was on her side prior to the second opnion. I hadn't started a thread yet because we don't really know.. but the bottom line is... PLEASE.. get a second opinion and a third if you need it.. it's so important to completely 100% understand your options and ALL the possibilities. I thought we would roll into the second doctor's office and hear the exact same thing we were hearing from doctor #1... this couldn't be farther from what we heard.

My peace of mind right now is knowing I am doing absolutely everything I can do for my daughter. This is not life or death and we have options. We are thinking through our options and learning as we go. Lots of friends are praying for us and DD is happy and healthy and having a great summer. She just spent three weeks at a summer camp, got her braces off and is excited about her 15th birthday. She's getting a beautiful pair of OEC studs from The Jewelry Whipserer (JbEG) and she is over the moon about the trip to Chicago and going to the Art Institute. In the whole scheme of things she's a normal teenager facing a few challenges that we can overcome!

 

[Rosebloom]

Smith no worries.. I may have read it wrong.. just saying.. it's a sparkler, no light being blocked by the halo which is also a sparkler..it will blind you.

Thank you for asking about DD and the news is actually there's a lot going on. We went for our second opinion and that is what we got. We are now headed down a short path to rule out Non-idiopathic Scoliosis. The Orlando surgeron ordered an MRI because she has "pain" which is not common in Scoliosis unless it is brought on by "Syringomyelia". This disorder causes fluid to pocket in the spinal cord and then it causes Scoliosis. The key here.. is it's linked to "Positional Plagiocephaly" which DD had when she was about 5 months old. (Laymen's terms it's when the flat spot doesn't become not flat and as the brain grows the head will become mis-shapened if it's not corrected because the sutures are closing) She wore a helmet for 6 months to correct it. If the MRI is positive we take a totally different route for now, which is to see a Nerosurgeon and schedule a less invasive surgery and then wait to decide on the other surgery. For now our date is still 8/30 but the MRI could change our path. If it's negative, then 8/30 will be a go and we will move forward as planned.

DD is calm as a cucumber while her mother is calm one minute and manic the next. She is certain she wants the corrective surgery while I'm on the fence now where I was on her side prior to the second opnion. I hadn't started a thread yet because we don't really know.. but the bottom line is... PLEASE.. get a second opinion and a third if you need it.. it's so important to completely 100% understand your options and ALL the possibilities. I thought we would roll into the second doctor's office and hear the exact same thing we were hearing from doctor #1... this couldn't be farther from what we heard.

My peace of mind right now is knowing I am doing absolutely everything I can do for my daughter. This is not life or death and we have options. We are thinking through our options and learning as we go. Lots of friends are praying for us and DD is happy and healthy and having a great summer. She just spent three weeks at a summer camp, got her braces off and is excited about her 15th birthday. She's getting a beautiful pair of OEC studs from The Jewelry Whipserer (JbEG) and she is over the moon about the trip to Chicago and going to the Art Institute. In the whole scheme of things she's a normal teenager facing a few challenges that we can overcome!

Oh, Mayk, I'm so sorry to hear this! I can only imagine how extremely hard this must be on you (probably harder that it is for your daughter even!). I will pray that the doctors are able to make an accurate diagnosis and that the treatment is successful. And that you all have a marvelous trip to my fair city of Chicago to distract everyone from the pending surgery!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Mary, I do find bling shopping or dreaming a good distraction when there are other stressful matters at hand. So consider this free therapy! I hope you will have peace with your final decision about what kind of treatment/surgery to pursue.

I think 1.8-2 cts is a wonderful size especially for a RB. I find my AVR to be a little less flashy with the broader facets so I can get away with the slightly larger size. But I wanted to tell you that while I was initially afraid about wearing the ring in some circumstances (like the day it came!), I haven't felt that way since. In fact, not a single person I know has even noticed the change in my ring! My sister noticed because she knew I was getting it, but none of my friends has noticed the change from 1.5 to 2.3 cts!

 

[justginger]

Mary, I do find bling shopping or dreaming a good distraction when there are other stressful matters at hand. So consider this free therapy! I hope you will have peace with your final decision about what kind of treatment/surgery to pursue.

I think 1.8-2 cts is a wonderful size especially for a RB. I find my AVR to be a little less flashy with the broader facets so I can get away with the slightly larger size. But I wanted to tell you that while I was initially afraid about wearing the ring in some circumstances (like the day it came!), I haven't felt that way since. In fact, not a single person I know has even noticed the change in my ring! My sister noticed because she knew I was getting it, but none of my friends has noticed the change from 1.5 to 2.3 cts!

This just shows what sort of crazy people we sane diamond lovers must interact with in real life!

 

[Smith1942]

Mayk, I'm glad that there are lots of treatment options for you daughter and that you are feeling positive. xxx

I agree with DS about retail therapy! Just wanted to say that you shouldn't let us all talk you into a solitaire if you love your other rings. We have all said go for it, but I hope you're not swayed into it by that!