Good morning everyone! I'm going in for the surgical portion of my Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (SARPE) today.
Anyway, I'm excited, but nervous. But, thanks to these boards, I'm feeling confidant in my decision. So, a big 'Thank You' to all of you, past and present, who take the time to write about your experiences. It's been, and will continue to be, very helpful.
Wish me luck!
*I also posted this in the general braces forum, because it's a more active than the surgery forum.
P.S. Why is it that I hardly ever want breakfast unless I know I'm not supposed to eat it? I could really go for some eggs right now... Oh well.
Surgery Today! Wish me luck :)
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Surgery Today! Wish me luck :)
Treatment-
- Braces: In-Ovation L (lingual) on top, and In-Ovation R (metal) on bottom
- SARPE
- BSSO advancement
- estimated 18-22 months
- Expander installed Jan 14th 2013
- Surgery Feb 18th 2013
- Turn 26 days to 13mm. Gap between teeth maxed out at 12-13mm.
- Gap down to 7mm Apr 18
- Gap Closed Aug 6
- Expander out Sep 19
- Insurance approved, surgery scheduled for Dec 18!
Re: Surgery Today! Wish me luck :)
Good luck! I had SARPE about three years ago. At the time I remember being so self-conscious with my speech, and the way I looked with the dreaded gap. But, truth be told, the time actually went by decently fast and now it's just a distant memory, especially now that my braces are off and both surgeries are done! I wish you a speedy recovery!
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Re: Surgery Today! Wish me luck :)
Hope it went well!