In a message dated 96-04-15 16:26:48 EDT, you write: >- > >Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 16:04:26 -0400 >From: "Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: frenulum requiring frenuloplasty > >I have recently had a baby in my practice who required a frenuloplasty rather >than a frenotomy. This little guy had a frenulum that was placed properly >but was extremely tight and short, almost to the point of being absent. I would >never have picked up a tongue tie without Alison's ATLFF, the tongue looked >perfect, but he 'failed' every function test, and as a result was unable to >breastfeed. >It took the mom awhile to see me, she tried feeding via eyedropper for >a few weeks first on her own. It took longer to schedule the surgery, since it >had to be done under anesthesia. The surgeon recommended that the Catherine, What Next!? What did the surgeon reccomend? I am dying to know! Please finish the story! :) Jay