Heres My Story

[houseofcash]

[quote="LaLi01"]Hello houseofcash & everyone else,

This is my first-ever post. I can't believe it took me this long to come across this message board! Feels like I've found long-lost family.

Anyway, I won't get into my own story right now except to say that I'm exactly 3 weeks post-op with my lower jaw surgery and this is my second go-around with braces. I'm smack in the middle of all the eating-through-a-straw, waiting-for-the-numbness-to-go-away, can't-wait-for-the-swelling-to-be-gone, have-to-talk-through-clenched-teeth, am-I-ready-to-go-out-in-public nonsense.

But back to you, houseofcash -- I wanted to offer a suggestion regarding your fears of vomiting while not being able to open your mouth. I was very concerned about this, too, because it happened to me after my tonsillectomy a few years ago and again after my first jaw surgery a year and a half ago. Even though everyone will tell you to stay calm and that it's not dangerous, I still wanted to avoid this very unpleasant experience at all costs.

Turns out my anesthesiologist had a very simple yet brilliant solution: Just before my surgery, he placed a tiny anti-nausea patch behind my ear. He said to remove it no later than two days post-op (or it might start to have the opposite effect). And it totally worked!! I had no post-op nausea whatsoever! It was such a relief. So I would highly recommend asking your surgeon and/or anesthesiologist about this option.

Best of luck!
LaLi[/quote]


Hi LaLi,

Congrats on your surgery, its a huge step to take. you mentioned second surgery?

i will definately take your advice and inquire about this patch! i mean i am so afraid when the time comes and your wired shut that i would choke!

i have one question for you? my surgeon told me i should be able to go back to work after a week!! i find this hard to believe as i was off a week with just my wisdom extraction... so my question is to anyone who has gone through this how soon did you feel you were able to return to work?

Say Strong!
House

[houseofcash]

okay All,

now that im not a noob anymore i can post some pics, these are pics of my molds that i got done plus a pic of my first day with braces. i will post more close ups when i get a chance.

heres me day one.


Mold of my teeth


more


and more

[houseofcash]

okay heres my close ups, i hate these pics and would never show them to anyone. but only because all of you are going through the same thing i will share.

[houseofcash]

Hi All,

Im Still here

just thought i would give a little update, i have now been in braces almost 5 months!! its amazing how fast the time goes. i have noticed a huge change already (i will post updated pics below) my actual bite is getting worse, very hard to chew food. but this is expect as im teeth are getting ready for Surgery.

Adjustments are now a walk in the park, my teeth only get sore for a day after and thats it! thank god because the first 2 months were killer!! was only on soft food and wax like crazy. now no more wax and i am pretty much on solids. i have another adjustment on Oct, 4th where i am going to be asking for a update on how much longer till im going to book in for surgery.

to be honest i was so scared of going through with this (for the surgery) but now that im seeing such a huge transformation i am actually excited about getting the surgery done and over with!! i am getting compliments all over the place. i have recently got a promotion at work, due to my confident boost (i was really shy and queit intill i got my braces on) i feel like a diifferent person. look forward to hearing people comments on my progress!

Cheers
HouseofCash

[Minerva]

Thanks for the pictures. Your front teeth seem to have moved a lot in five

months. Congratulations

[houseofcash]

Hi Guys,

Its been awhile since my last post, things are going really well! what a transformation!!! i feel like a different person already with just my braces alone
I'm really excited to say, that after almost 2 years of braces... i have a surgery date!!! Yahoo!!! i will be going in on April,11th 2013. When i went for my first consult with my surgeon nearly 2 years ago, i was only going to be getting my lower jaw brought forward. But after my consult 2 weeks ago, and after much consideration, i will also be bringing my top jaw forward slightly. My surgeon left this decision with me, because my function would also work with only lower jaw. The top would only be more for appearance.

I'm attaching pictures of my side profile with lower law relaxed, and then another with my lower jaw pushed forward (what my profile will look like if only lower jaw) i know i have already made my decision. But im looking for advice looking at my side profile, would you go ahead with the upper? and further to this, im considering having my chin brought down.

Heres jaw relaxed



Heres Lower Jaw pushed forward





And ive also attached updated picture of molds of my teeth to date, and how my smile looks now.






Thanks for stopping by and hope to meet some april buddies

Cheers

[HelenUK]

Hi, and congratulations on getting a surgery date! I had an overbite too, with receded chin. I had double jaw surgery 8 weeks ago, and i'm really glad i didn't just have the lower surgery. I think having both done gives a much nicer result. It does take more time in surgery and recovery, but so worth it!
good luck!

[Changes]

Congrats amazing results so far. I have a pretty big overbite its v encouraging to see how well your teeth have moved and congrats on the promotion!

[katsface]

Congrats on your results and getting a surgery date! I think you made the right decision about doing both the upper and lower surgery. I think my surgeon said the angle where your nose joins your lip (your nasolabial angle) should be about 90°. If it's more than that (obtuse) it's a sign that the upper jaw is too far back. I think I'm getting that right. Anyway, I think your results are GREAT so far! And I'm excited to see your results!