Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 I didn't have an expander, but I understand completely the wish to have it all over and done with. Just remember that every one of these days brings you closer to the day when it will be all over. I think that the " I would/could never do what you're doing " people are trying to compliment you, but certainly I can understand it getting old. I love the idea of Fiddlesticks' " I look funny because I just had jaw surgery. What's your excuse? " t-shirt. Maybe you should get a t-shirt or button that says something like that, to wear on the rough days. Hang in there. It gets better...eventually. :-) > I've sometimes seen this board used as a forum for venting. I'm > hopful that everyone will allow me to do the same tonight. It's just > been 'one of those days' for me today. I feel like I want to rip > this expander out of my mouth. I want my two front teeth to go back > together again, right now. I feel like ... I'd rather live with the > migraine headaches and the jaw pain for the rest of my life than to > continue down this path of surgery and braces and a diet filled with > mush. I hate that when I speak I sound like I have an IQ of 5. I > can't stand watching people around me enjoying food when I can't. I > despise my reflection in the mirror and want to walk around with a > bag over my head. I'm sick and tired of explaining to every Tom, > Dick and Harry that I come across why I look the way I do, and what > that 'wierd thing' is inside my mouth, and having to say 'no I didn't > get into a fight and have a tooth knocked out' and waking up swollen > and being hungry and not being able to sing along with my favorite > songs when I'm driving in my car. I'm sure I'm not the only one who > has days like this. But right now, this very moment, I feel like the > only soul in the universe that is tortured and unhappy. The people > that I work with and come into contact with during my day praise my > courage and admire my dedication ... but always end with " I > could/would NEVER do what you're doing. " Those that love me, tell me > to hang in there that it will all be worth it. They say there is a > light at the end of the tunnel. All I see ... is an oncoming train. > If I could have one wish ... and believe me there are many things in > this world that I want/need/would like to have ... that one wish > would be for this all to be over. I just want it all to be over. > Anyway ... thank you for giving me a place to purge ... for humoring > my temporary insanity. I'll return you now, to your regularly > scheduled programming. > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 I didn't have an expander, but I understand completely the wish to have it all over and done with. Just remember that every one of these days brings you closer to the day when it will be all over. I think that the " I would/could never do what you're doing " people are trying to compliment you, but certainly I can understand it getting old. I love the idea of Fiddlesticks' " I look funny because I just had jaw surgery. What's your excuse? " t-shirt. Maybe you should get a t-shirt or button that says something like that, to wear on the rough days. Hang in there. It gets better...eventually. :-) > I've sometimes seen this board used as a forum for venting. I'm > hopful that everyone will allow me to do the same tonight. It's just > been 'one of those days' for me today. I feel like I want to rip > this expander out of my mouth. I want my two front teeth to go back > together again, right now. I feel like ... I'd rather live with the > migraine headaches and the jaw pain for the rest of my life than to > continue down this path of surgery and braces and a diet filled with > mush. I hate that when I speak I sound like I have an IQ of 5. I > can't stand watching people around me enjoying food when I can't. I > despise my reflection in the mirror and want to walk around with a > bag over my head. I'm sick and tired of explaining to every Tom, > Dick and Harry that I come across why I look the way I do, and what > that 'wierd thing' is inside my mouth, and having to say 'no I didn't > get into a fight and have a tooth knocked out' and waking up swollen > and being hungry and not being able to sing along with my favorite > songs when I'm driving in my car. I'm sure I'm not the only one who > has days like this. But right now, this very moment, I feel like the > only soul in the universe that is tortured and unhappy. The people > that I work with and come into contact with during my day praise my > courage and admire my dedication ... but always end with " I > could/would NEVER do what you're doing. " Those that love me, tell me > to hang in there that it will all be worth it. They say there is a > light at the end of the tunnel. All I see ... is an oncoming train. > If I could have one wish ... and believe me there are many things in > this world that I want/need/would like to have ... that one wish > would be for this all to be over. I just want it all to be over. > Anyway ... thank you for giving me a place to purge ... for humoring > my temporary insanity. I'll return you now, to your regularly > scheduled programming. > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 I didn't have an expander, but I understand completely the wish to have it all over and done with. Just remember that every one of these days brings you closer to the day when it will be all over. I think that the " I would/could never do what you're doing " people are trying to compliment you, but certainly I can understand it getting old. I love the idea of Fiddlesticks' " I look funny because I just had jaw surgery. What's your excuse? " t-shirt. Maybe you should get a t-shirt or button that says something like that, to wear on the rough days. Hang in there. It gets better...eventually. :-) > I've sometimes seen this board used as a forum for venting. I'm > hopful that everyone will allow me to do the same tonight. It's just > been 'one of those days' for me today. I feel like I want to rip > this expander out of my mouth. I want my two front teeth to go back > together again, right now. I feel like ... I'd rather live with the > migraine headaches and the jaw pain for the rest of my life than to > continue down this path of surgery and braces and a diet filled with > mush. I hate that when I speak I sound like I have an IQ of 5. I > can't stand watching people around me enjoying food when I can't. I > despise my reflection in the mirror and want to walk around with a > bag over my head. I'm sick and tired of explaining to every Tom, > Dick and Harry that I come across why I look the way I do, and what > that 'wierd thing' is inside my mouth, and having to say 'no I didn't > get into a fight and have a tooth knocked out' and waking up swollen > and being hungry and not being able to sing along with my favorite > songs when I'm driving in my car. I'm sure I'm not the only one who > has days like this. But right now, this very moment, I feel like the > only soul in the universe that is tortured and unhappy. The people > that I work with and come into contact with during my day praise my > courage and admire my dedication ... but always end with " I > could/would NEVER do what you're doing. " Those that love me, tell me > to hang in there that it will all be worth it. They say there is a > light at the end of the tunnel. All I see ... is an oncoming train. > If I could have one wish ... and believe me there are many things in > this world that I want/need/would like to have ... that one wish > would be for this all to be over. I just want it all to be over. > Anyway ... thank you for giving me a place to purge ... for humoring > my temporary insanity. I'll return you now, to your regularly > scheduled programming. > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Dear Carol! Gosh, I have felt the same way too! Tomorrow I will be 2 weeks already!!!!! I have a Dr's Appointment but I'm not expecting the splint or wires to be removed, that's ok because I have somehow adapted to talking through my teeth. It is so wierd because for awhile I wouldn't speak and now I'm right in there with the best of 'em, ha! Now you have got to know that your not alone in this and you are with people that have been there done that! Now you can help people that are thinking about the surgery and give that good ole' positive attitude, right! No I'm not going to " Eat shit and die " ha, that is what I have told some people when I was going through my mental thing. ha! Anyway, hang in there like all of us. My swelling is now completely gone and I feel fine. You will be too! Ronnie anxious_carol wrote: > I've sometimes seen this board used as a forum for venting. I'm > hopful that everyone will allow me to do the same tonight. It's just > been 'one of those days' for me today. I feel like I want to rip > this expander out of my mouth. I want my two front teeth to go back > together again, right now. I feel like ... I'd rather live with the > migraine headaches and the jaw pain for the rest of my life than to > continue down this path of surgery and braces and a diet filled with > mush. I hate that when I speak I sound like I have an IQ of 5. I > can't stand watching people around me enjoying food when I can't. I > despise my reflection in the mirror and want to walk around with a > bag over my head. I'm sick and tired of explaining to every Tom, > Dick and Harry that I come across why I look the way I do, and what > that 'wierd thing' is inside my mouth, and having to say 'no I didn't > get into a fight and have a tooth knocked out' and waking up swollen > and being hungry and not being able to sing along with my favorite > songs when I'm driving in my car. I'm sure I'm not the only one who > has days like this. But right now, this very moment, I feel like the > only soul in the universe that is tortured and unhappy. The people > that I work with and come into contact with during my day praise my > courage and admire my dedication ... but always end with " I > could/would NEVER do what you're doing. " Those that love me, tell me > to hang in there that it will all be worth it. They say there is a > light at the end of the tunnel. All I see ... is an oncoming train. > If I could have one wish ... and believe me there are many things in > this world that I want/need/would like to have ... that one wish > would be for this all to be over. I just want it all to be over. > Anyway ... thank you for giving me a place to purge ... for humoring > my temporary insanity. I'll return you now, to your regularly > scheduled programming. > Carol > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Dear Carol! Gosh, I have felt the same way too! Tomorrow I will be 2 weeks already!!!!! I have a Dr's Appointment but I'm not expecting the splint or wires to be removed, that's ok because I have somehow adapted to talking through my teeth. It is so wierd because for awhile I wouldn't speak and now I'm right in there with the best of 'em, ha! Now you have got to know that your not alone in this and you are with people that have been there done that! Now you can help people that are thinking about the surgery and give that good ole' positive attitude, right! No I'm not going to " Eat shit and die " ha, that is what I have told some people when I was going through my mental thing. ha! Anyway, hang in there like all of us. My swelling is now completely gone and I feel fine. You will be too! Ronnie anxious_carol wrote: > I've sometimes seen this board used as a forum for venting. I'm > hopful that everyone will allow me to do the same tonight. It's just > been 'one of those days' for me today. I feel like I want to rip > this expander out of my mouth. I want my two front teeth to go back > together again, right now. I feel like ... I'd rather live with the > migraine headaches and the jaw pain for the rest of my life than to > continue down this path of surgery and braces and a diet filled with > mush. I hate that when I speak I sound like I have an IQ of 5. I > can't stand watching people around me enjoying food when I can't. I > despise my reflection in the mirror and want to walk around with a > bag over my head. I'm sick and tired of explaining to every Tom, > Dick and Harry that I come across why I look the way I do, and what > that 'wierd thing' is inside my mouth, and having to say 'no I didn't > get into a fight and have a tooth knocked out' and waking up swollen > and being hungry and not being able to sing along with my favorite > songs when I'm driving in my car. I'm sure I'm not the only one who > has days like this. But right now, this very moment, I feel like the > only soul in the universe that is tortured and unhappy. The people > that I work with and come into contact with during my day praise my > courage and admire my dedication ... but always end with " I > could/would NEVER do what you're doing. " Those that love me, tell me > to hang in there that it will all be worth it. They say there is a > light at the end of the tunnel. All I see ... is an oncoming train. > If I could have one wish ... and believe me there are many things in > this world that I want/need/would like to have ... that one wish > would be for this all to be over. I just want it all to be over. > Anyway ... thank you for giving me a place to purge ... for humoring > my temporary insanity. I'll return you now, to your regularly > scheduled programming. > Carol > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Dear Carol! Gosh, I have felt the same way too! Tomorrow I will be 2 weeks already!!!!! I have a Dr's Appointment but I'm not expecting the splint or wires to be removed, that's ok because I have somehow adapted to talking through my teeth. It is so wierd because for awhile I wouldn't speak and now I'm right in there with the best of 'em, ha! Now you have got to know that your not alone in this and you are with people that have been there done that! Now you can help people that are thinking about the surgery and give that good ole' positive attitude, right! No I'm not going to " Eat shit and die " ha, that is what I have told some people when I was going through my mental thing. ha! Anyway, hang in there like all of us. My swelling is now completely gone and I feel fine. You will be too! Ronnie anxious_carol wrote: > I've sometimes seen this board used as a forum for venting. I'm > hopful that everyone will allow me to do the same tonight. It's just > been 'one of those days' for me today. I feel like I want to rip > this expander out of my mouth. I want my two front teeth to go back > together again, right now. I feel like ... I'd rather live with the > migraine headaches and the jaw pain for the rest of my life than to > continue down this path of surgery and braces and a diet filled with > mush. I hate that when I speak I sound like I have an IQ of 5. I > can't stand watching people around me enjoying food when I can't. I > despise my reflection in the mirror and want to walk around with a > bag over my head. I'm sick and tired of explaining to every Tom, > Dick and Harry that I come across why I look the way I do, and what > that 'wierd thing' is inside my mouth, and having to say 'no I didn't > get into a fight and have a tooth knocked out' and waking up swollen > and being hungry and not being able to sing along with my favorite > songs when I'm driving in my car. I'm sure I'm not the only one who > has days like this. But right now, this very moment, I feel like the > only soul in the universe that is tortured and unhappy. The people > that I work with and come into contact with during my day praise my > courage and admire my dedication ... but always end with " I > could/would NEVER do what you're doing. " Those that love me, tell me > to hang in there that it will all be worth it. They say there is a > light at the end of the tunnel. All I see ... is an oncoming train. > If I could have one wish ... and believe me there are many things in > this world that I want/need/would like to have ... that one wish > would be for this all to be over. I just want it all to be over. > Anyway ... thank you for giving me a place to purge ... for humoring > my temporary insanity. I'll return you now, to your regularly > scheduled programming. > Carol > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Carol, You go girl!!! Keep believing in yourself and those supporters around you and ignore the ignorant. I believe life is a 10/90 proposition. Simply put, life is 10% the stuff that happens, and 90% how you react to it. You can't control the 10%, so work on the 90%. In this case you are choosing to vent, and that's GREAT. We're here for you, and we support you and your decision. Isn't venting GREAT???!!! :-D Dammit > I've sometimes seen this board used as a forum for venting. I'm > hopful that everyone will allow me to do the same tonight. It's just > been 'one of those days' for me today. I feel like I want to rip > this expander out of my mouth. I want my two front teeth to go back > together again, right now. I feel like ... I'd rather live with the > migraine headaches and the jaw pain for the rest of my life than to > continue down this path of surgery and braces and a diet filled with > mush. I hate that when I speak I sound like I have an IQ of 5. I > can't stand watching people around me enjoying food when I can't. I > despise my reflection in the mirror and want to walk around with a > bag over my head. I'm sick and tired of explaining to every Tom, > Dick and Harry that I come across why I look the way I do, and what > that 'wierd thing' is inside my mouth, and having to say 'no I didn't > get into a fight and have a tooth knocked out' and waking up swollen > and being hungry and not being able to sing along with my favorite > songs when I'm driving in my car. I'm sure I'm not the only one who > has days like this. But right now, this very moment, I feel like the > only soul in the universe that is tortured and unhappy. The people > that I work with and come into contact with during my day praise my > courage and admire my dedication ... but always end with " I > could/would NEVER do what you're doing. " Those that love me, tell me > to hang in there that it will all be worth it. They say there is a > light at the end of the tunnel. All I see ... is an oncoming train. > If I could have one wish ... and believe me there are many things in > this world that I want/need/would like to have ... that one wish > would be for this all to be over. I just want it all to be over. > Anyway ... thank you for giving me a place to purge ... for humoring > my temporary insanity. I'll return you now, to your regularly > scheduled programming. > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Carol, You go girl!!! Keep believing in yourself and those supporters around you and ignore the ignorant. I believe life is a 10/90 proposition. Simply put, life is 10% the stuff that happens, and 90% how you react to it. You can't control the 10%, so work on the 90%. In this case you are choosing to vent, and that's GREAT. We're here for you, and we support you and your decision. Isn't venting GREAT???!!! :-D Dammit > I've sometimes seen this board used as a forum for venting. I'm > hopful that everyone will allow me to do the same tonight. It's just > been 'one of those days' for me today. I feel like I want to rip > this expander out of my mouth. I want my two front teeth to go back > together again, right now. I feel like ... I'd rather live with the > migraine headaches and the jaw pain for the rest of my life than to > continue down this path of surgery and braces and a diet filled with > mush. I hate that when I speak I sound like I have an IQ of 5. I > can't stand watching people around me enjoying food when I can't. I > despise my reflection in the mirror and want to walk around with a > bag over my head. I'm sick and tired of explaining to every Tom, > Dick and Harry that I come across why I look the way I do, and what > that 'wierd thing' is inside my mouth, and having to say 'no I didn't > get into a fight and have a tooth knocked out' and waking up swollen > and being hungry and not being able to sing along with my favorite > songs when I'm driving in my car. I'm sure I'm not the only one who > has days like this. But right now, this very moment, I feel like the > only soul in the universe that is tortured and unhappy. The people > that I work with and come into contact with during my day praise my > courage and admire my dedication ... but always end with " I > could/would NEVER do what you're doing. " Those that love me, tell me > to hang in there that it will all be worth it. They say there is a > light at the end of the tunnel. All I see ... is an oncoming train. > If I could have one wish ... and believe me there are many things in > this world that I want/need/would like to have ... that one wish > would be for this all to be over. I just want it all to be over. > Anyway ... thank you for giving me a place to purge ... for humoring > my temporary insanity. I'll return you now, to your regularly > scheduled programming. > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Carol, You go girl!!! Keep believing in yourself and those supporters around you and ignore the ignorant. I believe life is a 10/90 proposition. Simply put, life is 10% the stuff that happens, and 90% how you react to it. You can't control the 10%, so work on the 90%. In this case you are choosing to vent, and that's GREAT. We're here for you, and we support you and your decision. Isn't venting GREAT???!!! :-D Dammit > I've sometimes seen this board used as a forum for venting. I'm > hopful that everyone will allow me to do the same tonight. It's just > been 'one of those days' for me today. I feel like I want to rip > this expander out of my mouth. I want my two front teeth to go back > together again, right now. I feel like ... I'd rather live with the > migraine headaches and the jaw pain for the rest of my life than to > continue down this path of surgery and braces and a diet filled with > mush. I hate that when I speak I sound like I have an IQ of 5. I > can't stand watching people around me enjoying food when I can't. I > despise my reflection in the mirror and want to walk around with a > bag over my head. I'm sick and tired of explaining to every Tom, > Dick and Harry that I come across why I look the way I do, and what > that 'wierd thing' is inside my mouth, and having to say 'no I didn't > get into a fight and have a tooth knocked out' and waking up swollen > and being hungry and not being able to sing along with my favorite > songs when I'm driving in my car. I'm sure I'm not the only one who > has days like this. But right now, this very moment, I feel like the > only soul in the universe that is tortured and unhappy. The people > that I work with and come into contact with during my day praise my > courage and admire my dedication ... but always end with " I > could/would NEVER do what you're doing. " Those that love me, tell me > to hang in there that it will all be worth it. They say there is a > light at the end of the tunnel. All I see ... is an oncoming train. > If I could have one wish ... and believe me there are many things in > this world that I want/need/would like to have ... that one wish > would be for this all to be over. I just want it all to be over. > Anyway ... thank you for giving me a place to purge ... for humoring > my temporary insanity. I'll return you now, to your regularly > scheduled programming. > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Hi Carol, I'm a little late with my reply, sorry. Hang in there. Every day you are getting closer to your goal. Yes, you can stop now and ask them to put things back the way they were, but I'm sure you really don't want that. I have embraced the light at the end of the orthognathic tunnel, and it's well worth the journey. No headaches (I had daily ones, didn't relate them to my condition), no muscular pains in the face, no popping or clicking, teeth that finally, finally meet evenly on both sides, being able to chew normally, close my lips without effort, breathe easily through my nose - I could go on and on and on. Yes, add a bit of cosmetic improvement too (fringe benefit). I'll bet if you made a list of the pros and cons of having this surgery (you probably have mentally, but try writing it down), you would see that there are more potential benefits for you down the road. When you find things going rough, have a look at that list and think farther into the future rather than the present. Those Tour de France bikers burning their thighs on the roads are doing the same sort of thing. It's a tough challenge, but you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Hi Carol, I'm a little late with my reply, sorry. Hang in there. Every day you are getting closer to your goal. Yes, you can stop now and ask them to put things back the way they were, but I'm sure you really don't want that. I have embraced the light at the end of the orthognathic tunnel, and it's well worth the journey. No headaches (I had daily ones, didn't relate them to my condition), no muscular pains in the face, no popping or clicking, teeth that finally, finally meet evenly on both sides, being able to chew normally, close my lips without effort, breathe easily through my nose - I could go on and on and on. Yes, add a bit of cosmetic improvement too (fringe benefit). I'll bet if you made a list of the pros and cons of having this surgery (you probably have mentally, but try writing it down), you would see that there are more potential benefits for you down the road. When you find things going rough, have a look at that list and think farther into the future rather than the present. Those Tour de France bikers burning their thighs on the roads are doing the same sort of thing. It's a tough challenge, but you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2003 Report Share Posted July 24, 2003 Hi Carol, I'm a little late with my reply, sorry. Hang in there. Every day you are getting closer to your goal. Yes, you can stop now and ask them to put things back the way they were, but I'm sure you really don't want that. I have embraced the light at the end of the orthognathic tunnel, and it's well worth the journey. No headaches (I had daily ones, didn't relate them to my condition), no muscular pains in the face, no popping or clicking, teeth that finally, finally meet evenly on both sides, being able to chew normally, close my lips without effort, breathe easily through my nose - I could go on and on and on. Yes, add a bit of cosmetic improvement too (fringe benefit). I'll bet if you made a list of the pros and cons of having this surgery (you probably have mentally, but try writing it down), you would see that there are more potential benefits for you down the road. When you find things going rough, have a look at that list and think farther into the future rather than the present. Those Tour de France bikers burning their thighs on the roads are doing the same sort of thing. It's a tough challenge, but you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Thank you for your kind and supportive words. I think some of the folks that say " I would never do that " are saying it because they think I'm insane for putting myself through this. But, I never looked at it from the other side ... so thank you for pointing that out. I'm not sure I could get away with that t-shirt at the office ... but perhaps somewhere else. It'd be good for a chuckle, I'm sure. Thanks again! Carol > I didn't have an expander, but I understand completely the wish to > have it all over and done with. Just remember that every one of > these days brings you closer to the day when it will be all over. > > I think that the " I would/could never do what you're doing " people > are trying to compliment you, but certainly I can understand it > getting old. > > I love the idea of Fiddlesticks' " I look funny because I just > had jaw surgery. What's your excuse? " t-shirt. Maybe you should get > a t-shirt or button that says something like that, to wear on the > rough days. > > Hang in there. It gets better...eventually. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Thank you for your kind and supportive words. I think some of the folks that say " I would never do that " are saying it because they think I'm insane for putting myself through this. But, I never looked at it from the other side ... so thank you for pointing that out. I'm not sure I could get away with that t-shirt at the office ... but perhaps somewhere else. It'd be good for a chuckle, I'm sure. Thanks again! Carol > I didn't have an expander, but I understand completely the wish to > have it all over and done with. Just remember that every one of > these days brings you closer to the day when it will be all over. > > I think that the " I would/could never do what you're doing " people > are trying to compliment you, but certainly I can understand it > getting old. > > I love the idea of Fiddlesticks' " I look funny because I just > had jaw surgery. What's your excuse? " t-shirt. Maybe you should get > a t-shirt or button that says something like that, to wear on the > rough days. > > Hang in there. It gets better...eventually. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Thank you for your kind and supportive words. I think some of the folks that say " I would never do that " are saying it because they think I'm insane for putting myself through this. But, I never looked at it from the other side ... so thank you for pointing that out. I'm not sure I could get away with that t-shirt at the office ... but perhaps somewhere else. It'd be good for a chuckle, I'm sure. Thanks again! Carol > I didn't have an expander, but I understand completely the wish to > have it all over and done with. Just remember that every one of > these days brings you closer to the day when it will be all over. > > I think that the " I would/could never do what you're doing " people > are trying to compliment you, but certainly I can understand it > getting old. > > I love the idea of Fiddlesticks' " I look funny because I just > had jaw surgery. What's your excuse? " t-shirt. Maybe you should get > a t-shirt or button that says something like that, to wear on the > rough days. > > Hang in there. It gets better...eventually. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Ronnie, I'm four weeks post-op today. Some days are good ... some, not so much. It helps to know I'm not alone. Thank you for your reassuring words. And for making me laugh, too. Carol > Dear Carol! > > Gosh, I have felt the same way too! Tomorrow I will be 2 weeks > already!!!!! I have a Dr's Appointment but I'm not expecting the splint > or wires to be removed, that's ok because I have somehow adapted to > talking through my teeth. It is so wierd because for awhile I wouldn't > speak and now I'm right in there with the best of 'em, ha! Now you have > got to know that your not alone in this and you are with people that > have been there done that! Now you can help people that are thinking > about the surgery and give that good ole' positive attitude, right! No > I'm not going to " Eat shit and die " ha, that is what I have told some > people when I was going through my mental thing. ha! > > Anyway, hang in there like all of us. My swelling is now completely > gone and I feel fine. You will be too! > > Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Ronnie, I'm four weeks post-op today. Some days are good ... some, not so much. It helps to know I'm not alone. Thank you for your reassuring words. And for making me laugh, too. Carol > Dear Carol! > > Gosh, I have felt the same way too! Tomorrow I will be 2 weeks > already!!!!! I have a Dr's Appointment but I'm not expecting the splint > or wires to be removed, that's ok because I have somehow adapted to > talking through my teeth. It is so wierd because for awhile I wouldn't > speak and now I'm right in there with the best of 'em, ha! Now you have > got to know that your not alone in this and you are with people that > have been there done that! Now you can help people that are thinking > about the surgery and give that good ole' positive attitude, right! No > I'm not going to " Eat shit and die " ha, that is what I have told some > people when I was going through my mental thing. ha! > > Anyway, hang in there like all of us. My swelling is now completely > gone and I feel fine. You will be too! > > Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Ronnie, I'm four weeks post-op today. Some days are good ... some, not so much. It helps to know I'm not alone. Thank you for your reassuring words. And for making me laugh, too. Carol > Dear Carol! > > Gosh, I have felt the same way too! Tomorrow I will be 2 weeks > already!!!!! I have a Dr's Appointment but I'm not expecting the splint > or wires to be removed, that's ok because I have somehow adapted to > talking through my teeth. It is so wierd because for awhile I wouldn't > speak and now I'm right in there with the best of 'em, ha! Now you have > got to know that your not alone in this and you are with people that > have been there done that! Now you can help people that are thinking > about the surgery and give that good ole' positive attitude, right! No > I'm not going to " Eat shit and die " ha, that is what I have told some > people when I was going through my mental thing. ha! > > Anyway, hang in there like all of us. My swelling is now completely > gone and I feel fine. You will be too! > > Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Dammit, My Mom is one of my best supporters. She lets me vent, too. But somehow ... it's just different venting here to people that I know REALLY understand me. I'm so glad to have this site be a part of my Orthognathic path. I love your philosophy. And I agree 100%! (pardon the pun) Ignorance is one of my biggest pet peeves. I guess I need to remind myself that not everyone who asks a zillion questions really needs to have the whole picture spelled out for them and defended. Thanks for your support. It really does help! Carol > Carol, > > You go girl!!! Keep believing in yourself and those supporters around > you and ignore the ignorant. I believe life is a 10/90 proposition. > Simply put, life is 10% the stuff that happens, and 90% how you react > to it. You can't control the 10%, so work on the 90%. In this case > you are choosing to vent, and that's GREAT. We're here for you, and > we support you and your decision. Isn't venting GREAT???!!! :-D > > Dammit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Dammit, My Mom is one of my best supporters. She lets me vent, too. But somehow ... it's just different venting here to people that I know REALLY understand me. I'm so glad to have this site be a part of my Orthognathic path. I love your philosophy. And I agree 100%! (pardon the pun) Ignorance is one of my biggest pet peeves. I guess I need to remind myself that not everyone who asks a zillion questions really needs to have the whole picture spelled out for them and defended. Thanks for your support. It really does help! Carol > Carol, > > You go girl!!! Keep believing in yourself and those supporters around > you and ignore the ignorant. I believe life is a 10/90 proposition. > Simply put, life is 10% the stuff that happens, and 90% how you react > to it. You can't control the 10%, so work on the 90%. In this case > you are choosing to vent, and that's GREAT. We're here for you, and > we support you and your decision. Isn't venting GREAT???!!! :-D > > Dammit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Dammit, My Mom is one of my best supporters. She lets me vent, too. But somehow ... it's just different venting here to people that I know REALLY understand me. I'm so glad to have this site be a part of my Orthognathic path. I love your philosophy. And I agree 100%! (pardon the pun) Ignorance is one of my biggest pet peeves. I guess I need to remind myself that not everyone who asks a zillion questions really needs to have the whole picture spelled out for them and defended. Thanks for your support. It really does help! Carol > Carol, > > You go girl!!! Keep believing in yourself and those supporters around > you and ignore the ignorant. I believe life is a 10/90 proposition. > Simply put, life is 10% the stuff that happens, and 90% how you react > to it. You can't control the 10%, so work on the 90%. In this case > you are choosing to vent, and that's GREAT. We're here for you, and > we support you and your decision. Isn't venting GREAT???!!! :-D > > Dammit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 , Your reply is most appreciated ... whenever. I know you are right. Today is better than yesterday. I'm hopeful that I'll be in a positive mood more often than not. But, I'm prepared for the bumps in the road ... I think. Your encouragement makes me smile. And the way everyone seems to assume faith in each other here ... well ... it's very heartwarming. I feel comfy here. Thank you again! Carol > Hi Carol, > > I'm a little late with my reply, sorry. > > Hang in there. Every day you are getting closer to your goal. Yes, > you can stop now and ask them to put things back the way they were, > but I'm sure you really don't want that. I have embraced the light at > the end of the orthognathic tunnel, and it's well worth the journey. > No headaches (I had daily ones, didn't relate them to my condition), > no muscular pains in the face, no popping or clicking, teeth that > finally, finally meet evenly on both sides, being able to chew > normally, close my lips without effort, breathe easily through my > nose - I could go on and on and on. Yes, add a bit of cosmetic > improvement too (fringe benefit). > > I'll bet if you made a list of the pros and cons of having this > surgery (you probably have mentally, but try writing it down), you > would see that there are more potential benefits for you down the > road. When you find things going rough, have a look at that list and > think farther into the future rather than the present. Those Tour de > France bikers burning their thighs on the roads are doing the same > sort of thing. It's a tough challenge, but you can do it! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Carol! Your 2 weeks ahead of me! I went to the Doc today, 2 more weeks of being wired and splinted! Gosh I hate that but I trust him 100% and don't want to do anything to mess it up. He's such a good Dr. He told me today was his birthday and that he was having a hard time turning 50. It was funny because my Attorneys office is down the street and I stopped by there to see all of them and told them I was going to see him for my appointment and the girls new who he was and told me that they thought he was a " hottie " so I told him and it seemed to brighten his day a little, ha! I like a Dr that is down to earth and not afraid to be human. We all laugh a little and cry and little and that's ok! Ronnie anxious_carol wrote: > Ronnie, > I'm four weeks post-op today. Some days are good ... some, not so > much. It helps to know I'm not alone. Thank you for your reassuring > words. And for making me laugh, too. > Carol > > > > Dear Carol! > > > > Gosh, I have felt the same way too! Tomorrow I will be 2 weeks > > already!!!!! I have a Dr's Appointment but I'm not expecting the > splint > > or wires to be removed, that's ok because I have somehow adapted to > > talking through my teeth. It is so wierd because for awhile I > wouldn't > > speak and now I'm right in there with the best of 'em, ha! Now you > have > > got to know that your not alone in this and you are with people that > > > have been there done that! Now you can help people that are > thinking > > about the surgery and give that good ole' positive attitude, > right! No > > I'm not going to " Eat shit and die " ha, that is what I have told > some > > people when I was going through my mental thing. ha! > > > > Anyway, hang in there like all of us. My swelling is now completely > > > gone and I feel fine. You will be too! > > > > Ronnie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Carol, I hope today you are feeling better. I just went threw a very similar emotional ride and I was really hostile. Not a nice person that I was for a few days. Just remember what brought you to this place and know soon you will have the results you so wanted. I know you will be feeling better soon and you will look back and be glad that you had the surgery. Hang in there. This board is a great place for those episodes. Great that everyone understands. Good thing we all go threw it at different times. It will be ok and look how far you have come. I am still waiting for my OS to call with a date for surgery and I am climbing the walls with anxiety plus just got my FRIEND (pleasant way to put it) which is a week early, and my head and jaw hurt bad. I hate taking these percocets just wish my pain level would get better. Stay well and hope today is better for you, Bella one of those days I've sometimes seen this board used as a forum for venting. I'm hopful that everyone will allow me to do the same tonight. It's just been 'one of those days' for me today. I feel like I want to rip this expander out of my mouth. I want my two front teeth to go back together again, right now. I feel like ... I'd rather live with the migraine headaches and the jaw pain for the rest of my life than to continue down this path of surgery and braces and a diet filled with mush. I hate that when I speak I sound like I have an IQ of 5. I can't stand watching people around me enjoying food when I can't. I despise my reflection in the mirror and want to walk around with a bag over my head. I'm sick and tired of explaining to every Tom, Dick and Harry that I come across why I look the way I do, and what that 'wierd thing' is inside my mouth, and having to say 'no I didn't get into a fight and have a tooth knocked out' and waking up swollen and being hungry and not being able to sing along with my favorite songs when I'm driving in my car. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has days like this. But right now, this very moment, I feel like the only soul in the universe that is tortured and unhappy. The people that I work with and come into contact with during my day praise my courage and admire my dedication ... but always end with " I could/would NEVER do what you're doing. " Those that love me, tell me to hang in there that it will all be worth it. They say there is a light at the end of the tunnel. All I see ... is an oncoming train. If I could have one wish ... and believe me there are many things in this world that I want/need/would like to have ... that one wish would be for this all to be over. I just want it all to be over. Anyway ... thank you for giving me a place to purge ... for humoring my temporary insanity. I'll return you now, to your regularly scheduled programming. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2003 Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 , I used to thrive on chaos. But now that I'm about to cross over past the 30 mark ... boring doesn't necessarily sound terrible. But ... I hear you ... thank you. Take care, Carol > Hey Carol, > > Everyone has bumps in the roads. They're usually temporary. Heck, if > everything was perfect, we'd be bored, wouldn't we? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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