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Well, countdown to tomorrow---I'm going to be a "big girl" and try not to be too nervous Will let you know on Saturday, Larkin, how things go since it seems you are facing the same ordeal!

Thanks again to everyone for the good thoughts

Thank you to everyone who replied--I took one round of antibiotics and the swelling and pain subsided. Saw my OS on Friday and he says that I still have swelling and the dark areas at the base of the screws are still there. I'm scheduled to have the screws taken out this Friday--Ugh! :cry: He told m...

I am 9 weeks out from lower jaw surgery and genio and still pretty swollen on the right side. During the last couple of days I've had pain on that side with more swelling. (I am finally getting some feeling back) Saw my OS this morning and in the xray saw some inflamation at the base of all three sc...

Well, today is 11 days since surgery and feeling pretty good. :D Still very numb, bruised and very swollen but all in all, doing well. Surgery day was pretty much a blur :shock: ---I had a little set back--I was given penicillin to take at home after surgery. My surgery was on Wed, the 17th---by the...

I will definitely check out the little baggies as I will be on a "no chew" diet for a while! :( Thank you for all of your advise and good wishes---I was nervous as a cat all weekend and sick to my stomach--anyone else feel this way before surgery?? :shock: I finally took a xanax and I calm...

Thanks for your reply--yes, I have a blender ready and waiting. As for the bruising, my surgeon has already explained that I will have substantial bruising from about mid neck down onto my chest area :( . Good idea about the Dermablend :wink: ---I will definitely go shopping on Monday! Thanks again ...

Hi, everyone! :D I am a 52 year old female, been braced since Jan 9th of 2006 and finally having surgery this week--AND I"M NERVOUS!! :shock: Though I have read many postings on this site concerning post-op, I guess I still need a little reassurance--First off, I know that my surgeon is the BES...

Thanks to all who posted replies ---my problem is resolved now and this is what happened...I called my ortho and he prescribed anitibiotics for me to take until I could see him on Monday. The more I looked at the gum, I realized that my wisdom tooth on top was biting into my gum and literally "...

Has anyone had problems with crownwork and braces? I have a mouth full of crownwork and in my 9th month of braces. I just noticed today that a molar crown, lower right side has come loose. :shock: The "hook" is on this tooth and I just started my elastics 3 weeks ago. It looks like the pre...

Three days ago I got my elastics, hooking from the inside top to the outside bottoms. (Having lowere jaw surgery in Jan) I have been wearing them just as the doc told me to...today my last molar (with bands) is pushing into my gum behind the tooth and I am experiencing horrible pain. The gum is swol...

latichas , good luck tomorow getting braced! 8) I have had mine for nearly 2 weeks now and finally getting used to them. :D Eating is still a challenge but I'm not thinking about them all of the time anymore. Good luck on your journey to a new you---it sounds like we are pretty much on the same tim...

Latichas, good to hear from another Arkansan!
Surgery in a year --do you have your braces yet?

oops, Lionlinthelake, thanks for the reply but I realize now, you are not from Arkansas!!

Hi, Lioninthelake-Nice to hear from another Arkansas who is starting the same journey! I got my braces Monday, Jan 9th and still adjusting to the feel of the "grill", but feeling much better about it. Surgery expected next January. Do you have your braces now?

It looks like I'm in good company! Three of us on the same day! :D Thank you all for your tips on how to deal with these first few day! I figure we may as well laugh about it :lol: --After all, I am doing this willingly-no one twisting my arm! What I find odd is that when I tell some people I am hav...