Re: I need some support --

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks so much for the kind words. I certainly do remember you from

before.

You're so right re: focusing on the day when I'm pain free.

I'm certainly looking forward to a good slice of pizza .

Thanks again.

Regards,

Jane

> > > I'm 1.5 weeks post op from having lower adv/BSSO. I'm wired

shut

> > > which is so frustrating. The doctor chose to wire me because

of

> TMJ

> > > problems that I have. I had TMJ arthroplasty surgery in

> July '02. I

> > > have a very high tolerance of pain, but when I move my gums, I

> get

> > > a shooting pain up the internal support wires which is

horrific -

> > > brings me to tears. The movement of the gums is not done on

> > > purpose. I could experience it while falling asleep. My teeth

> also

> > > hurt and are being pulled from being wired.

> > >

> > > I guess I'm just looking for some supportive words from those

of

> you

> > > that are post op. I can't talk because of the splint & being

> wired,

> > > and I'm frustrated being on the liquid diet.

> > >

> > > Thank goodness I only had lower surgery. Originally, I was

> scheduled

> > > to have both upper & lower.

> > >

> > > How can I make it through the next 2.5 - 3 weeks? My surgeon

is

> > > excellent and is very sensitive to what I'm going through, so

> he's

> > > shooting for cutting the wires in 2.5 weeks.

> > >

> > > Any supportive words would be appreciated.

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > > Jane