That is great news, Lori! I also think the doc did a good job with not sugar coating things. I've seen my kids really muster themselves when told up front the truth. (My son had minor but painful foot surgery recently and it was really amazing to see him just buck up and deal; that doctor was very frank too.)

Hope your ds doesn't have to do the brace thing for too long!

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