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[quote=SLG70 post_id=502728 time=1529003416 user_id=32039] dogbert, how are you? I am feeling just like you. I am 9 weeks post-op (double jaw surgery to correct a crossbite and underbite). I am 47 and was told recovery would be harder as I'm older than the average patient, apparently (rude :lol:) bu...

I had SARPE surgery on May 17, 2017; I had to turn the appliance for 14 days two times a day, then wear the appliance for 4 months. After I was done turning my dentist put in a fake tooth where my gap was held in by braces. I am now with just braces on top teeth, the dentist is bringing in my teeth ...

I got mine on at 48.

Hi, I had my SARPE on May 17, 2017, still have the expander in , and it is a terrible thing to deal with, I agree. Do you still have yours in? I hope your August 30th surgery went well for you.

I was wondering if anyone out there has had the SARPE surgery and how long they had to wear the expander? I have had mine in for 4 months and I have to say, I hate it! Hopefully soon it will be coming out. If anyone already had there expander removed, how was that? Was it painful? I feel like mine i...

I am thinking about having SARPE surgery, I am 48 and I am scared I am too old for this much. Is there anyone my age who went though this have any words of encouragement or caution?