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Like you, I wasn't really nervous at all and after all the time spent working towards the surgery I just wanted to get on with it so that I would be on the 'home run' in terms of treatment. Once installed in my room at the hospital I kept myself occupied organising my kit (feeding syringes, Zn'S bag...

Sorry guys. I've done it again and done a multiple posting...

Dragonfang the Incompetent.

I finally had my BSSO and genioplasty on 19th May 2007. It was a nightmare getting there, with my orthodontist leaving town at the end of Feb after getting me ready for surgery and then in March being basically dumped by the Dental Hospital's surgeon. Hasty arrangements were then made to find a dece...

I finally had my BSSO and genioplasty on 19th May 2007. It was a nightmare getting there, with my orthodontist leaving town at the end of Feb after getting me ready for surgery and then in March being basically dumped by the Dental Hospital's surgeon. Hasty arrangements were then made to find a dece...

Thanks Dr Strassner, that is really helpful.

Dragonfang

Thanks guys. Sorry about my multiple posting - it didn't seem to be going through so I kept on merrily clicking away! The anaesthetist just rang me for a chat and to discuss any concerns I had. Can't imagine that happening with the rotten surgeon I had before! Fingers crossed - Will let you know if ...

Dear Dr Strassner, I am just about to undergo a BSSO and intend to switch my stainless steel brace for a lingual brace as soon as possible after the surgery. I know that this is not the most cost effective way of doing things but I want my old life back. The brace has had a significant effect upon m...

After some 20 months I am finally having my BSSO ( lower jaw advancement ) this Saturday. I will be so pleased that it is over with. The last 3 months have been an absolute nightmare. First my orthodontist left me to go and work in another town - he did confirm to his colleagues at the Dental Hospit...

After some 20 months I am finally having my BSSO ( lower jaw advancement ) this Saturday. I will be so pleased that it is over with. The last 3 months have been an absolute nightmare. First my orthodontist left me to go and work in another town - he did confirm to his colleagues at the Dental Hospit...

After some 20 months I am finally having my BSSO ( lower jaw advancement ) this Saturday. I will be so pleased that it is over with. The last 3 months have been an absolute nightmare. First my orthodontist left me to go and work in another town - he did confirm to his colleagues at the Dental Hospit...

After some 20 months I am finally having my BSSO ( lower jaw advancement ) this Saturday. I will be so pleased that it is over with. The last 3 months have been an absolute nightmare. First my orthodontist left me to go and work in another town - he did confirm to his colleagues at the Dental Hospit...

After some 20 months I am finally having my BSSO ( lower jaw advancement ) this Saturday. I will be so pleased that it is over with. The last 3 months have been an absolute nightmare. First my orthodontist left me to go and work in another town - he did confirm to his colleagues at the Dental Hospit...

After some 20 months I am finally having my BSSO ( lower jaw advancement ) this Saturday. I will be so pleased that it is over with. The last 3 months have been an absolute nightmare. First my orthodontist left me to go and work in another town - he did confirm to his colleagues at the Dental Hospit...

After some 20 months I am finally having my BSSO ( lower jaw advancement ) this Saturday. I will be so pleased that it is over with. The last 3 months have been an absolute nightmare. First my orthodontist left me to go and work in another town - he did confirm to his colleagues at the Dental Hospit...

Sorry guys, I have been on hols for a couple of weeks. Thanks Lucy, I will check it out. At the moment I'm stil mulling over it. Is it better to stay with the evil so and so that you know? That is a really difficult one. At least I know that he does at least one BSSO every week. How well is another ...