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Hi Paul, I had the exact same problem as you. My teeth appeared pretty "straight" but had compensated for my incorrect bite. I was technically ready for surgery after less than nine months but because of university ended up having it once I'd been in braces for 13 months. But I agree with ...

I also freaked out a little when I found out on the day of my surgery that I would have a catheter. Nobody had mentioned it to me beforehand so I assumed that I wouldn't. However, I don't remember a single thing about it... It was put in once I was already "asleep" and taken out either bef...

Well I'm back! Here's an update on the week... I felt pretty down and depressed on Monday and Tuesday (days 6&7 post-op). I was home by myself and felt isolated because I couldn't call anyone and didn't really want to go out in public by myself and have to try to communicate with people... But I...

Quick update: 1) Appetite is back :) Unfortunately I've been craving cookies... But those will come soon! 2) No prescription narcotics today. Took two doses of extra strength tylenol (2000mg total), one around lunch and one a couple hours ago. 3) Ventured out to the mall. It was pretty exhausting, b...

The pictures look great! Your swelling is really going down. I had surgery Tuesday and my nose is numb too along with my upper lips and the front of my cheeks. So annoying... especially for washing my face, it feels really weird. I know how you feel about not being able to brush properly.. It drives...

As soon as you start getting back to your normal diet, the weight should start sticking to you more. Keep in mind the basic calories-in/calories-out system. To gain weight, you need to eat more calories than you burn. If you burn 3,500 calories more than you eat, (500 calories per day over the cours...

I'll figure out how to post pictures later today... I can't seem to find the file where I saved my pre-op pictures so they'll probably just be to show the swelling and new profile emerging. I'm now four days post-op and feeling pretty good. I think I've been lucky overall. Yesterday I only had a few...

Thanks Meryaten! It is great to be "on the other side..." No more anticipation. The swelling isn't as bad as I thought it'd be. I look a bit like a Who from Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," with only a touch of cabbage patch kid. On Monday night I had a bout of over-t...

Hello everyone, Well... I'm now approaching 48 hours post op. I arrived at the hospital on Tuesday morning at 9:30. They gave me a bracelet, then I waited... I changed into a gown/overcoat to keep me covered, then waited... at around 11:30 they had me leave the second waiting room, but didn't have a...

Thanks Happysmiler :) I called the hospital and I'm being admitted at 9:30 am. Surgery is scheduled for 12:00 pm. Or is it 12:30? Haha I suppose it doesn't actually matter... I'm officially finished school now... And have no idea what to do with myself to keep busy. I have more silly questions (as u...

Well then... I will have to avoid the cold. At all costs. This is silly, but the reason I asked about the recovery room is because I'm worried about waking up alone or without familiar faces... Though at the time I'll hopefully be too groggy to know. I'm also worried about spending the night by myse...

Like everyone else has said, the time required in braces pre/post-surgery varies from person to person. Time in braces pre-surgery is usually not less than 6 months and it can be far, far longer... Post-surgery, the soonest you might get debraced is around 3 months post op, but it usually ranges fro...

If I'd thought ahead, I would have checked with my doctor about switching to the patch... It's a little late now, but if for some reason I can't swallow the pills I'll see about switching. I'm afraid I'm coming down with a cold... I've got a bit of a headache (took tylenol, not ibuprofen!), majorly ...

Hi, Sorry, I really should have been clearer! OCP=oral contraceptive pill. I'll have a splint, but don't know how it works exactly (I assume there's little space to fit pills.. though they are small!). Unfortunately I'm working on a final paper and marking for a class I TA this weekend, so there won...

Well... After a day of medical appointments I'm a bit more prepared... Maybe.The final word is that my upper jaw will be moved forward 3-4mm and a little bit down. The OS didn't give me an "official" name for the surgery... Im also guessing it's a Lefort 1 from what I've read in these foru...