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glad everything went well Sue and I can't wait to see your video :) @Changes my surgery is Wednesday and I am also eating all my favs, we are calling it Foodapalooza lol. I bought a sippy cup but you have to really suck on it to get anything out, like a nipple. I feel like I should get those ones wi...

Hey SueHeck! How did it go?

I've never heard of anyone not having braces first, that is crazy.

I am scheduled for the 21st for double jaw surgery with Dr. Gunson in SB. So excited/nervous and very happy to have buddies now too!

I am having surgery with Dr. Gunson in August. I know Dr. Arnett has been around longer than Gunson but Arnett is less available due to teaching etc. BUT both doctors will be at the surgery and they both do measurements and work together on the plan...so it really doesn't matter who you get because ...

Hi Metal Mouth Friends, I am having double jaw surgery with Drs. Arnett and Gunson on August 21st. I know it is still a few months out but I was wondering if anyone else is scheduled in August and if anyone else is going with Arnett and Gunson? Oddly enough I live in Santa Barbara so I am very lucky...

my ins told me there are no drs in the area and said the local dr i choose can do some type of referral. but that doesnt necessarily mean they will cover much.

I don't know if the allowable is the same or not. During my consult Natasha told me that my EPO wouldn't cover anything b/c they are not EPO doctors. But I told her I talked to my ins and they said if there are no drs in your area that are covered under the ins (closet one is in LA) then the dr can ...

I finally received my Anthem allowable. They are willing to pay $645 of the surgery with Dr. Gunson after my deductible is met. This is a joke. Has anyone had any experience with appealing an allowable amount? I should probably start this as thread... OMG!!!! Do you have an EPO or PPO? I have Anthe...

Thanks for the support guys! She is not part of my treatment plan, financially or recovery (although I should hit her up for some funds). But her opinion matters b/c shes my older sister and is just looking out for me. Her point was that I wont die if I don't get the surgery. I know its my decision ...

I am considering getting double jaw surgery and was talking to my sister about it (who has had her jaw broken so maybe that's why) and she referred to my surgery as cosmetic and a lot to go through financially and physically. I do need the surgery for sleep apnea and my joints. How do u guys respond...

Thanks drg so this is six lol

someone sent me a pm, when I click to read it it says "You are not authorised to read private messages." Does anyone know what i should do to become "authorised" (haha its spelled the English way) They FAQ section on here didnt really help. or you can just email me at angsauve @ ...

Just got back from the consult. WOW :shock: that was a lot more intense than I was expecting. Dr. Gunson was amazing though. So I need upper and lower jaw surgery. My airway is very small and my joints are pretty messed up. I asked him how severe my case was and he said for him its moderate but for ...

Thanks for the advice guys. My appointment is this Friday, I am very excited and nervous to hear what they have to say. And yeah I am aware of the $550 consult fee (hence why I have waited over a year to consult). Does anyone have any suggestions about questions I should ask during the insurance por...