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- Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:04 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Skitters 3 days out LEFORT 1 & BSSO
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10440
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:58 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Cathaters, and stomache tubes?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1901
I had a tube put in after they knocked me out. It was removed before I woke up, in fact, if it weren't for my sore throat, I would not have known that I had one at all. No catheter was needed in my case because the surgery was less than two hours. But they do make sure you can urinate before you can...
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:45 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: The never ending story of Clo's braces
- Replies: 137
- Views: 111488
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:26 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Had My Lower Jaw Advancement/Chin Reduction Dec 31
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1160
What a way to ring in the new year Graceful! I'm glad to hear you're doing well and moving around. Muscle tightness seems to be common after surgery, but it will pass soon enough. I can relate to the smiling problem. It was difficult for me because of the stitches under my lip, so it looked and felt...
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:08 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: When Did U Go Back to Work???
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3521
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:05 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: I'm back with pics and glad this board is back too!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1980
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:59 pm
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: I'm Free!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1766
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:58 pm
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: Do retainers move teeth?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7485
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:52 pm
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: Was it all worth it?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4100
As an adult who has had to pay for braces and surgery myself, I'd have to say it was worth it. By correcting my bite I'm able to avoid dentures, bridges, or other costly dental work. Think of it this way; foot binding takes away the ability to walk functionally, while having braces gives you the abi...
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:41 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Impressions and thoughts on IVRO, recovery and being wired
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2151
That's a wonderfully detailed description. Thank you for sharing your experience. I can't believe you're working out already! I don't think I had the energy for that at two weeks. Having zero numbness has got to be the best part of IVRO. The last four weeks of being wired shut will fly by. After all...
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:33 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Finally Debanded!!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1985
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:31 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Numbness on roof and gums after LeForte I
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2255
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:49 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Skitters 3 days out LEFORT 1 & BSSO
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10440
Ah those photos take me back... Ice will feel good, even if it does nothing for swelling. Everyone is different, but i'll bet that your drooling will improve once your swelling goes down. Your poor lips look sore. I used comfrey root and leaves (found at health food stores) boiled in water and appli...
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:27 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: SARPE & MSDO on 2/4/09
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4463
- Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:22 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: OPEN BITERS - A Few Questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1667