Rage has avoided jaw surgery…(Pix update 07/11/08)

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joney
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#121 Post by joney »

Wow Rage

Those one year photos side by side really do tell a story don't they. I love your crisscross ligs, very nice. Great that you're doing so well and congratulations on your new job.

Regards
Joney
2 Extractions 2nd November 2006
Brace On 10th November 2006
Top brace off 26 June 2008 (19 1/2 months)

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jennandtonic
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#122 Post by jennandtonic »

Wow rage, seeing your one year progress pics really show how your teeth have changed! That's so exciting!

Congrats on one year, and may it be your last 'year' anniversary!

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#123 Post by iBorg »

That's great news... Have fun playing!!! I understand the bit about your parents not being into sports. I don't think my father played catch with me more than 10 times in my life. The only sport I ever saw him play was ice skating. I do hope my children will have more memories of active activities of me.

Oh yeah, try to enjoy work.

Mike
I wore braces (this time) for 1294 days or 3 years, 6 months and 17 days.
But who's counting?
Jaw Surgery June 1, 2009
Thanks for praying for me and thinking happy thoughts.

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#124 Post by Jillianleab »

Congrats on making the team!!!

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:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

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~jlb~

Braced 5/19/06 - Full Metal Mouth!
Went topless 07/27/07!
Totally NAKED 08/30/07!

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#125 Post by juf_84 »

Congrats Rage, that's fantastic!! :P
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#126 Post by Laurie »

Has your ortho mentioned how much longer he thinks you'll be in headgear and if he thinks it's working so that you won't need surgery?

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#127 Post by Jillianleab »

Sorry to hear your teeth have been bothering you, Rage, hopefully your next appointment won't leave you with such tenderness!

Glad to hear you are back to playing hockey, and I'm sure you will be playing like normal in no time. Make your man rub your legs until they feel better! :) And maybe lie and say they hurt when they don't so he will do it longer... :lol:

The only advice I can give you on plane tickets to is check with the airlines directly. A lot of times you can get flights for a lot less if you book thru the airline than if you book on travelocity or another site. The sites I check however, are:
travelocity
cheaptickets
orbitz
kayak

Those are the only ones I can think of at the moment. Good luck!
~jlb~

Braced 5/19/06 - Full Metal Mouth!
Went topless 07/27/07!
Totally NAKED 08/30/07!

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Miss Smiley
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#128 Post by Miss Smiley »

Rage - I went hiking the other day after I had not been hiking in almost half a year. Boy do I know about being sore and feeling like a novice. I was slipping and sliding into trees and rocks, I wasn't even wearing skates! It was just a tough terrain and my legs are sore also. I just took a potassium supplement and went to the gym to stretch and exercise my muscles again. I feel much better! That'll have me think twice about missing my monthly hikes and climbs. :-88 Here's to us getting back into tip top shape for our sports!
Upper and lower 1st premolars extracted
Uppers braced 4/6/07 & Lowers braced 4/20/07
ceramic brackets and rectangular arch wires
Est. term: 30-36 months
De-banded: 3/04/09 w/ LBR and U&L Essix

Tin Indian
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#129 Post by Tin Indian »

:D Rage, funny thing about being in shape is just when you think you are in shape and take a break it seems like forever to get it back again. Did the same thing with weights- took two weeks off and its like I started all over again. I'm sure your body will come back stronger after your short break just like mine did.Skate on!!
Hope you have a great next ajustment and the S word is just a memory.
Try the G.R. Press online for deals. Sometimes they have a ton of them in the Sunday paper in the travel section. I'll keep my :yikes: eyes on the look out. And sometimes you can get a great deal by flying on stand-by.
Cheers.
Braces on 9/01/2006- Braces off 4/14/08

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#130 Post by Laurie »

Things always seem so much easier at work when you are enjoying what you are doing. I changed jobs in August last year and it's made such a difference in my life.
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#131 Post by Jillianleab »

Sounds like a great adjustment, Rage!

I agree it sounds like you might be getting a new wire next appointment; I guess it will be part of the mystery and waiting between now and then...

Any idea how much longer you will be in the headgear?
~jlb~

Braced 5/19/06 - Full Metal Mouth!
Went topless 07/27/07!
Totally NAKED 08/30/07!

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joney
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#132 Post by joney »

Hi Rage

Sounds like things are going really well for you both brace wise and generally. Good luck on Tuesday.

Regards
Joney
2 Extractions 2nd November 2006
Brace On 10th November 2006
Top brace off 26 June 2008 (19 1/2 months)

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Tin Indian
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#133 Post by Tin Indian »

Rage-Hope you had a good ajustment today. How did your HG turnout?
Did you find a good deal on tickets to the windy city? Are you coming up for the Coast Guard Festival in August too?
And how is Hockey coming. Are you in better shape now?
And what is a signal job if I can ask?
Cheers- T.I. :-88
Braces on 9/01/2006- Braces off 4/14/08

jennandtonic
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#134 Post by jennandtonic »

I second Tin Indian's post, rage.

Hope your adjustment went well today! Let us know about your HG and (hopefully now closer to Class I) bite.

Braceschris
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#135 Post by Braceschris »

Rage:

I hope that you had a good apt. yesterday and that you are doing well with the day off. I used to live in Gunnison and Grand Junction. Glad your new job is going well.

Chris

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