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by JuicyB
Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:41 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: what should i pack to take to the hospital
Replies: 30
Views: 5048

'what to take

I just had surgery two weeks ago. Most of the things you need they will give you. If you want you can take a gown with buttons or pajamas that are easy to put on, a hair brush, a ball that u can squeeze to work out your hand and distract you from the pain(not that you will have bad pain but maybe m...
by JuicyB
Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:13 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Surgery in 9days!
Replies: 10
Views: 1729

Thanks

Thanks Sandra This is my assesment A: Maxillarry hyperplasia, Mandibular hypoplasia Tx: Lefort 1, 3 piece retraction of anterior segment BSSO advancement mandible Both jaws and I might be wired shut My surfery is not in 3days! Wish me luck guys and I will post post-op pics as soon as I can Take care...
by JuicyB
Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:16 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: delete
Replies: 60
Views: 10060

aww

You look like you were in a boxing match but it looks really good Your going to look great once the swelling goes down. Sorry that you had to be so bored and hopefully I will have something to entertain me when I get mines done. Hope all went well through the surgery and I love the foam party pic lo...
by JuicyB
Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Surgery in 9days!
Replies: 10
Views: 1729

0Thanks

Thanks..the main thing I am concerned about is weight I have 9days to gain some kind of weight. I am 5'3 and at 111lbs What do you think would be good to consume? Also what are the most important things that I will need for recovery? So far I just have a blender, pillows, ice packs, jaw strap, and b...
by JuicyB
Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Surgery in 9days!
Replies: 10
Views: 1729

Surgery in 9days!

Ok so I get surgery done on Sept 7. It's a three piece maxila and it's for both upper and lower jaw. I see my surgeons tomorrow to talk about the extra details but that is all I know for now. I might have to have my jaws wired shut but I'm hoping that I won't have to. I will post post-op pics as so...
by JuicyB
Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:32 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Sliding genio pre & post-op PICS
Replies: 15
Views: 6975

yay

It looks really good, you look great
Congrats. I am to have upper and lower jaw surgery in September.
I can't wait, I've never been more excited for anything ever. Put up some new pics when you can
by JuicyB
Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Eating with tooth extractons?
Replies: 1
Views: 993

Hey there, I had 8 teeth taking out within one day and I ate the same day. I ate mashed potatoes, yogurt, milkshakes, jello, and soup. you should be able to eat within 8 days depending on how you cure. Don't sit around, try to stay active and I've had the extractions done about a year ago. My lower...
by JuicyB
Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:09 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Weight Loss
Replies: 10
Views: 1796

Thanks Everyone



Thanks to everyone for your replies. They really helped me out a lot.
My surgery was supposed to be next month, august 07 but it has been pushed back to either september or october. : ( I can't wait any longer.
I'll put pre-op and post-op pics once it happens. Take care everyone
by JuicyB
Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:53 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: I made it to the other side!
Replies: 13
Views: 3272

congrats

Congrats on your surgery and I hope your recovery keeps going well
Have u lost any weight? I get surgery in august. I will put up pictures
Take care :D
by JuicyB
Fri May 25, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Maryjays STORY - 11 Wks Post Op - *BRACES ARE OFF!!!* PICS
Replies: 57
Views: 16737

Yay

It looks so good, Congrats :D
by JuicyB
Fri May 25, 2007 2:25 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Weight Loss
Replies: 10
Views: 1796

Weight Loss

I'm getting orthognathic surgery within three months and I am worried about weight loss. I am 5'3, 110lbs. I do not want to lose any more weight and am trying to gain weight if anything. Can anyone tell me how much wait they approximately loss