Metal Mouth Message Board

Hello everyone! Firstly I just wanted to say how much I love reading through everyone's posts. It's so lovely to know that there's so many people out there that understand what you're going through! I thought I would post a question in this thread opposed to starting a new one. My question is this: ...

Had my surgery yesterday and all went well! Time is going so slowly - I feel like I've slept hours and wake up and it's only been 10 minutes. Can't wait to be seen by the surgeon this morning and go home! Can't stand having to be escorted to the bathroom to do my business.. No pain yet really. Every...

Thanks daycard!

I've just had the appliance installed today! So far, not so bad. Although I do keep gagging and dry retching. I guess I'm just learning how to swallow properly?

I'm talking as much as I can in hopes it will help me adjust faster!

Surgery in three sleeps - counting down!

Thanks for your advice, Jaime. I'm relieved to hear your experience wasn't bad! Perhaps I'm just remembering the bad stories I've heard! That's a great point too, I'm sure I'll notice much more than anyone else! Fingers crossed that I adjust quickly but either way I'm excited to start the journey :)

Hey there! I've been reading through a few posts and thought I would make my own to hopefully put my mind at ease about my upcoming surgery. I'm only just starting my journey, and have my SARPE surgery coming up this Thursday. I am not so much worried about having the surgery, but I'm terribly anxio...