Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 5:13 pm
Thanks again for all your encouragement!
KK, I used the dental wax overnight my first night, but I accidentally had forgotten to bring it with me to work. Needless to say, I haven't made that mistake again!
Also, thanks for the soft food suggestions. I haven't been eating as well as I normally do, but I think I'm eating better than the average joe does. Although I believe this is the first time I have eaten Kraft Dinner since university (the KD Spirals are great since you don't have to chew them, and adding tuna gave it some extra protein). I haven't been getting my share of veggies though, which I'll need to remedy this weekend.
As far as coworkers comments go, yes, everything has been positive. Kind of a "Wow, that's pretty amazing, being able to go through this as an adult. Good for you!". Heh. Most people have a hard time understanding why I'm putting myself through this, though.
Anyways, life is getting easier. No pain killers today, and I was able to chew on something! Okay, it was only cooked apple slices which are pretty soft, but it's better than yesterday! So I think I may eventually adapt to these things, at least pain wise.
Unfortunately, I am still frustrated with my speech, and also with my appearance since my lips still don't know where to go. I'm really hoping this goes away soon, since it's beginning to really impact my confidence at work.
Okay, that's an update after 3.5 days in braces!
KK, I used the dental wax overnight my first night, but I accidentally had forgotten to bring it with me to work. Needless to say, I haven't made that mistake again!
Also, thanks for the soft food suggestions. I haven't been eating as well as I normally do, but I think I'm eating better than the average joe does. Although I believe this is the first time I have eaten Kraft Dinner since university (the KD Spirals are great since you don't have to chew them, and adding tuna gave it some extra protein). I haven't been getting my share of veggies though, which I'll need to remedy this weekend.
As far as coworkers comments go, yes, everything has been positive. Kind of a "Wow, that's pretty amazing, being able to go through this as an adult. Good for you!". Heh. Most people have a hard time understanding why I'm putting myself through this, though.
Anyways, life is getting easier. No pain killers today, and I was able to chew on something! Okay, it was only cooked apple slices which are pretty soft, but it's better than yesterday! So I think I may eventually adapt to these things, at least pain wise.
Unfortunately, I am still frustrated with my speech, and also with my appearance since my lips still don't know where to go. I'm really hoping this goes away soon, since it's beginning to really impact my confidence at work.
Okay, that's an update after 3.5 days in braces!