Wow, seriously, you really have some complicated stuff in your future! You sound like a very tough and brave lady, and I'm sure with your DH's love and support you will come through it all with flying colors!
Sorry to hear that you're still experiencing discomfort before your first adjustment. Won't hurt to stay on the pain meds so you can sleep -- very recuperative and will hopefully help with your healing so that your adjustment goes smoothly.
I'll be sending prayers and positive vibes your way!
My McStory to prepare for surgery!
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Hi there 
I don't get the chance to reply to these threads too often as I always seem to be super busy but your one caught my eye.
Sounds like you have a lot to go through but it will all be worth it. It's also great to know that there are other people out there who will be going under the knife as I'm scared stiff about it (despite the fact that my trip to the hospital is aaaages away)
Looks like you're off to a good start as you have lovely straight white teeth to begin with. Good luck with everything- I'll be following your story with interest!!!
I don't get the chance to reply to these threads too often as I always seem to be super busy but your one caught my eye.
Sounds like you have a lot to go through but it will all be worth it. It's also great to know that there are other people out there who will be going under the knife as I'm scared stiff about it (despite the fact that my trip to the hospital is aaaages away)
Looks like you're off to a good start as you have lovely straight white teeth to begin with. Good luck with everything- I'll be following your story with interest!!!
Fellow Sleep Apena Patient
Hello Seriously! 
I too have severe sleep apnea and will be having jaw surgery in a year (or so). My full metal braces just went on last week, but luckily I did not need any extractions. Your story is amazing and I wish you the best of luck in your journey!! 
I too have severe sleep apnea and will be having jaw surgery in a year (or so). My full metal braces just went on last week, but luckily I did not need any extractions. Your story is amazing and I wish you the best of luck in your journey!! 
Congrats!!
Hi Seriously!
Great news that you only need 1 jaw surgery.
You asked about my experiences and I was recently told I needed both upper & lower jaw surgeries, but only because of a crossbite and not the sleep apnea. I didn't like the numbness odds my 1st OS gave me (see my post Numbness & Age" under the surgery thread), so I have an appointment with another OS next week. I haven't started to blog, not really sure how to do that but I do have some info under this tread titled "Hello from Charlotte, NC". Oh and it looks like I may need 2 extractions along with the surgery.
Please keep us posted on your progress Seriously! I hope you are adjusting well.
Great news that you only need 1 jaw surgery.
You asked about my experiences and I was recently told I needed both upper & lower jaw surgeries, but only because of a crossbite and not the sleep apnea. I didn't like the numbness odds my 1st OS gave me (see my post Numbness & Age" under the surgery thread), so I have an appointment with another OS next week. I haven't started to blog, not really sure how to do that but I do have some info under this tread titled "Hello from Charlotte, NC". Oh and it looks like I may need 2 extractions along with the surgery.
Please keep us posted on your progress Seriously! I hope you are adjusting well.
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Looking great so far, seriously! Your photos look fabulous - you must be pleased with your progress.
I know what you mean about staining the rubber bands... I have ceramic uppers and usually get clear ligs, but I got so tired of them turning yellow and I missed eating curry! I went with bright pink for my first color one week ago today. Still haven't had curry yet, but it's on my list! Perhaps tonight's the night.
I can also relate to your lowers being crowded. I had all four first premolars (or bicuspids, whichever you prefer) extracted - upper and lower. My front teeth in my lower arch were incredibly crowded, and are now just finally straightening out. I thought it would happen faster because the bicuspids are out of their way, and I had those removed nearly three months before I had my braces put on! It's hard to describe how bad my bottom teeth were to begin with. My front four were crowded and overlapped one another, and the canines were practically perpendicular to the front ones -- the back sides of my lower canines faced each other. Now I look at my progress and think of how far I've come -- hopefully your lower arch will stop being stubborn, too! It feels so good when you really start to see those changes.
But your smile is gorgeous, I only wish my teeth were as straight as yours! Keep up the good work, and I'll make sure to come back in two weeks to hear about your next adjustment.
I know what you mean about staining the rubber bands... I have ceramic uppers and usually get clear ligs, but I got so tired of them turning yellow and I missed eating curry! I went with bright pink for my first color one week ago today. Still haven't had curry yet, but it's on my list! Perhaps tonight's the night.
I can also relate to your lowers being crowded. I had all four first premolars (or bicuspids, whichever you prefer) extracted - upper and lower. My front teeth in my lower arch were incredibly crowded, and are now just finally straightening out. I thought it would happen faster because the bicuspids are out of their way, and I had those removed nearly three months before I had my braces put on! It's hard to describe how bad my bottom teeth were to begin with. My front four were crowded and overlapped one another, and the canines were practically perpendicular to the front ones -- the back sides of my lower canines faced each other. Now I look at my progress and think of how far I've come -- hopefully your lower arch will stop being stubborn, too! It feels so good when you really start to see those changes.
But your smile is gorgeous, I only wish my teeth were as straight as yours! Keep up the good work, and I'll make sure to come back in two weeks to hear about your next adjustment.
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Looking fabulous, keep up the good work!
I was wondering what kind of brackets you've got - I noticed that the shape of them is unlike anything I've seen before. Do you happen to know the name of them?
to cwatt1: are you using a digital camera? If so, there's usually a setting for what's called 'macro' or 'digital macro', it allows for clear closeups like seriously has here! I've found I get the best results with such a setting.
I was wondering what kind of brackets you've got - I noticed that the shape of them is unlike anything I've seen before. Do you happen to know the name of them?
to cwatt1: are you using a digital camera? If so, there's usually a setting for what's called 'macro' or 'digital macro', it allows for clear closeups like seriously has here! I've found I get the best results with such a setting.
Thanks for the tip, Katherine! Yeah, actually I am using the "close-up" setting -- picture of a little flower on it. I can get pretty clear shots -- just can't get as close as some of you (e.g., seriously) without compromising quality. Maybe I need a higher megapixel camera...to cwatt1: are you using a digital camera? If so, there's usually a setting for what's called 'macro' or 'digital macro', it allows for clear closeups like seriously has here! I've found I get the best results with such a setting.
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