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Posted: **Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:53 pm**

BE WARNED - I AM FEELING VERY SORRY FOR MYSELF IN THIS POST!!!

I was so excited about starting my journey but I have had spacers for 3 days now and I really wish the pain would go away.

Sorry to everyone looking forward to getting spacers because it is the beginning - I didn't want to be the person who is a bit of a downer! It is just a constant ache in all your teeth.

I need a break now thanks, just pop them out for a few hours so I can eat properly and then they can go back in (not!)

I really do hope this is as bad as it gets because I am so sore, I am hungry (if it doesn't "moosh" then I can't eat it) and I am feeling sorry for myself

And I have had lots of people tell me horror stories about their braces and say "You think this is bad? Just you wait hehehe" all cynical - it really annoys me!!

Only 4 more days then BRACES

but maybe I'll be more

Posted: **Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:08 pm**

Spacers are NO ONE'S FRIEND!!! I was miserable when I had mine, so I know what you are going through. Hang in there, it will be over soon! The braces are a pain too, but in a different way, so don't worry yourself too much!

Posted: **Sun Dec 10, 2006 4:13 pm**

I was just about to say SPACERS ARE NO-ONE'S FRIEND, but then I realised Jilleanleab had taken the words out of my mouth.

In short: they suck.

But it does get better, promise.

Posted: **Sun Dec 10, 2006 5:19 pm**

Oh Thumbellina!!! I sooooooo sympathize with you!!! I tried so hard not to rant or complain on here or anywhere for that matter. I had to vent just a little, tho. A few days ago, at the height of my pain, I thought I was going to lose my mind. I kept telling myself I was crazy for putting myself through this and what was I thinking!!! And I too then began to feel VERY sorry for myself and pathetic...lol.

I get my braces on Tuesday and I am praying that these spacers are as bad as it gets. I too am hungry and have been for a week!!! A person can only eat so many things the consistency of baby food. Needless to say it did not agree with my stomach. I got so frustrated with eating that I just lost the desire to for a couple days because it was so taxing. It's hard to be a good sport about it all sometimes...LOL

But just 4 more days to go for you!!! And 2 for me!!! WE CAN DO IT!!! HANG IN THERE!!!

Keep us posted on how things go. Good luck and I hope your pain gets better these next few days...

Posted: **Sun Dec 10, 2006 5:37 pm**

turrrtlelove22 wrote:

But just 4 more days to go for you!!! And 2 for me!!! WE CAN DO IT!!! HANG IN THERE!!!

Keep us posted on how things go. Good luck and I hope your pain gets better these next few days...

2 Days and counting DANG Getting so close there turrrtlelove22 I remember I Was so excited that I was coming close to my b-day and now I'm 3 months and going strong in braces!

SDFD TSchott

Posted: **Sun Dec 10, 2006 5:38 pm**

Hi Thumbellina,

I am so sorry that you're having such a difficult time with the spacers. To be honest with you, I haven't had any problems with the spacers, braces, elastics and just had a sore tongue for about a month from my expander. Still, I haven't had to take any pain relievers due to my ortho. treatment. I think it's great that in 4 days that will take the spacers out which I'm sure will be a relief. You might want to take some Advil to relieve some of the pain/pressure from the spacers. I hope you feel better soon and I hope you have a great appt. when they place your braces this week.

Keep us posted.

ssfw

Posted: **Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:20 pm**

I'm 3 months and going strong in braces!

Can't wait until I reach the 3 month mark!!! I am excited about my B-day...I'm going to get there super early...LOL

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