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Woooohoooooooo!!!!! Check it out!!!

(with wrap around retainers in)

Woooohoooooooo!!!!! Check it out!!!

(with wrap around retainers in)

I put up some updated pics on my surgery blog--check 'em out!

thanks Melissa! I've gone through a lot of ups and downs, but I think I'm finally starting to get used to my new face now that the swelling has mostly subsided.

Your smile looks great! Can't wait to join the naked club myself next week!

No I am not dead!

I know it's been a while, but I do have some good news: I have my debond date!

Next Wednesday! (June 17th)

I've updated my surgery blog, so check out the new pics! I will post some brace-free pics soon!

Stay tuned!

It's almost been 3 weeks and I am so glad that I'm halfway there! I had my 2 wk follow up and it went fine. The swelling on my right side is still noticeable and I'm hoping it evens out soon. 3 more weeks and I'll be able to move my jaw! I just want to talk---it's been really difficult trying to com...

Just now checking out your progress---very nice!!! Good for you for trying to get perfection--after all, what's one more month? Can't wait to see those babies brace-free!

Yes, I too am very surprised at the lack of bruising. I suspect I may see some in the upcoming days. I have my first follow up apointment today at 2, good thing too because I am completely out of liquid Motrin and I need it. I had to use the Oxycodone early this morning and it helped but I would rat...

Check out my Blogspot for pics!
http://rebelda-smilelikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com/

You are an inspiration to me right now...i am just 3 days post op, so the swelling is at its worst. I just want to hit that fast forward button!

No matter how much you think you are ready, there is no preparation for what this feels like. I am 2 days out of the hospital and man, am I swollen! I am wired shut with a splint in.....and...I had a lingual frenectomy. I have a lot of stuff going on--so many wires going in and out of my teeth and j...

No matter how much you think you are ready, there is no preparation for what this feels like. I am 2 days out of the hospital and man, am I swollen! I am wired shut with a splint in.....and...I had a lingual frenectomy. I have a lot of stuff going on--so many wires going in and out of my teeth and j...

Thanks people! Yes I was hoping that all of the February dates can use this thread to communicate. I have a friend who has already been through surgery about a month ago so I have her to give me some advice. I also know a coworker who is having his surgery on the 27th of this month. Granted, they do...

Brand new year, brand new face:

I got my surgery date!!!!!!
February 3rd!!!!

I am ecstatic! I got my hooks and everything else good to go!

TPA is out and I feel fantastic! The hooks and wires hurt initially, but I'm much better now. The countdown begins!