Surgery on Saturday

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dragonfang
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Surgery on Saturday

#1 Post by dragonfang »

After some 20 months I am finally having my BSSO ( lower jaw advancement ) this Saturday. I will be so pleased that it is over with.

The last 3 months have been an absolute nightmare. First my orthodontist left me to go and work in another town - he did confirm to his colleagues at the Dental Hospital before he went that I was ready for surgery. Then the surgeon at the Dental hospital where I have been treated like **** from the outset anounced that he had basically changed his mind and no longer thought that my surgery was worth doing. My 6mm overjet did not justify surgery - though it did when I saw him 2 years ago and not much has changed...

As a result I have had a very stressful time getting second opinions from other surgeons and having to waste a lot of time. Fortunately I have been able to find a decent surgeon who does a few of these ops every week and has been highly recommended. It is so nice to eventually have a surgeon that I feel I can trust.

I'm now having the op on Saturday morning. What a way to spend a weekend... Thought I might as well go the whole hog and have a small genio at the same time. It is still just 1 night in hospital.

I have planned my recovery like a military campaign, with everything from feeding syringes to Zip n' Squeeze bags to ice packs and arnica. My fridge is full of soups yoghurts and rice puddings. My very nice surgeon says that champagne is Ok ( in moderation) so I have stocked up on that to raise my spirits as and when necessary. I suppose I can always load it into my Zip n' Squeeze bag!

Thanks to lots of you on this site for your tips over the last year or so. I have been taking copious notes!

Will let you know how it goes.


Dragonfang, a natural born coward.
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anabel
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#2 Post by anabel »

So glad you like and trust your surgeon. Sounds like you're really prepared. Good luck and keep us posted!
Braces on July 2005
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angelgarcia
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#3 Post by angelgarcia »

good luck! :)
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Mart
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#4 Post by Mart »

i hope your days leading up to the surgery are worry free, because they should be you have absolutely nothing to worry about, as you said these guys do it loads of times a week, you're in good hands. see you on the other side! 8)
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dragonfang
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surgery on Saturday

#5 Post by dragonfang »

Thanks guys.

Sorry about my multiple posting - it didn't seem to be going through so I kept on merrily clicking away!

The anaesthetist just rang me for a chat and to discuss any concerns I had. Can't imagine that happening with the rotten surgeon I had before!

Fingers crossed - Will let you know if I survive...
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#6 Post by iBorg »

Can't be there to say in person but will on line.


GOOD LUCK!

mike
I wore braces (this time) for 1294 days or 3 years, 6 months and 17 days.
But who's counting?
Jaw Surgery June 1, 2009
Thanks for praying for me and thinking happy thoughts.

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HighandLo
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#7 Post by HighandLo »

Dragonfang,

Good luck to you! I am sure it will be over sooner than you think and you'll be in recovery and so glad you had the courage to do this.

We're pulling for you! (not a dentist joke :wink: )

Lo
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