TOMORROW IS MY B-DAY!!! I'M SHAKIN' IN MY BOOTS.....
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TOMORROW IS MY B-DAY!!! I'M SHAKIN' IN MY BOOTS.....
Yes, the day has finally come. After deciding to do this in July, tomorrow I am officially a metal mouth, tin grin, brace face, hmmmm, what are some other names. Can't think of any off hand. I am nervous, excited, scared all at the same time. This forum has helped me so much though that I know that having support from you all will get me through. I am going to be posting my braces story soon, along with pictures. Thanks and I will let you know how it goes tomorrow. Lori
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discomom (love the name!), I got my braces on back in July, and the biggest shock for me was the feeling of the braces in my mouth. Not so much the soreness of my teeth, but actually talking or drinking through a straw. I did initially panic on that first day and thought I'd be consuming nothing but milkshakes for my entire 2 years in braces, but after a few days I learned that would not be the case, and within a few weeks was eating pretty much as usual. The only things I really avoid now are crunchy fruits and veggies, like apples and carrots, and anything like corn-on-the-cob. I happily eat salads, pizza, and most sandwiches and burgers without even cutting them up!
Hopefully that gives you some insight. Like you, I was (and still am) very grateful for this forum and all the great advice.
Let us know how it goes!
Hopefully that gives you some insight. Like you, I was (and still am) very grateful for this forum and all the great advice.
Let us know how it goes!
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Kirsten, Thanks so much for the encouragement. Drinking milkshakes for the next two years, now that is wrong why?......
I am glad to hear that you are able to eat salads. I am trying to lose weight through this as well and salads are a staple for me. Question about apples and carrots. If they are cut up or sliced into small pieces are they hard to eat then too? Just wondering. I had braces 30 years ago when I was 14 and I don't remember being restricted on anything. Although I probably was-- just didn't follow the rules back then...
I will definitely let you know how it goes tomorrow. I am scared but happy that I am doing this for myself. Thanks for the response. Lori
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I remember when I first got braces, my mom was making fun of me, because I looked like a blow fish. My braces looked weird and they felt weird. Later in the day, I couldn't eat, because they hurt!
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Good Luck!
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Hi Lori,
As you know, I'm getting braced tomorrow too. I think the feelings I have right now are the same as yours. I'm "shaking in my boots", and I'm excited all at the same time. Also, like you, I'm happy that I found this forum for all the support and friendship of people that are going through the same thing. I think I'm really going to need the support. Good luck to you and I'll be posting again tomorrow after my braces are on. Kathy
As you know, I'm getting braced tomorrow too. I think the feelings I have right now are the same as yours. I'm "shaking in my boots", and I'm excited all at the same time. Also, like you, I'm happy that I found this forum for all the support and friendship of people that are going through the same thing. I think I'm really going to need the support. Good luck to you and I'll be posting again tomorrow after my braces are on. Kathy
Kathy, I am so glad that you posted!!! I had forgotten that you were getting braced as well!! Isn't this awesome that we can share our journey together?
I will PM you and give you my email address. Since after all, we have the same B-DAY!!! What time are yours going on, is it 11:00 am? For some reason that sounds familiar. My appointment is at 1:30. I will be posting my braces story tomorrow with pictures too. Best of luck to you Kathy, I know that we will be ok!!
Take care, Lori
PS: be looking for a PM from me!!!
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PS: be looking for a PM from me!!!
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