Guest guest Posted October 22, 2003 Report Share Posted October 22, 2003 LOL... You don't know how relieved I am to know someone else is having trouble figuring out how many dress sizes they lost and how to go about shopping in the new size range. I started laughing when I read yours... but I think you definately have a clearer take on it than I do. Marla Open RNY sw 360 cw 239 02-12-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Don't make that " harder to heal " stuff a self-fulfilling prophecy. I had a really easy surgery. Mine was only lower, which I do think is a lot easier. But I've known people who've gone sailing through two- jaw stuff.. Best suggestions: A microwave oven, a pyrex 4-cup measuring cup and a stick blender and lots of soups. (As an Ivan survivor, with no kitchen at all, not even a light bulb, nor a sink, oh how I wish!!!) That's easy cleanup, (if you have a sink, which I hope you do!) and lots of good meals. If you're offended by the additives, salt, meat, etc., get a good protein supplement and fiddle with whatever smoothie, shake, protein blends work for you. Give your body what it needs for the healing, and move around as much as you are able. Rest when you need. but don't stay flat. Come here and vent if you want, and ask what you want. Probably someone will have had any problem you may develop (not that you'll have any) and be able to offer advice. Best advice, ever, though: Call your surgeon if something is worrying you. And nope. You're a ninfant -- even more than Fiddly. I was 56, nearly 57, when I had lower advancement. So you're young and strong and should do well! C. > I am 34 years old and having double jaw surgery in 14 days !!! > I can not believe after all the planning and saving and stressing that it almost here... > > I know the older you are the longer it takes to heal... There is a 16 year old that had same surgery and he was out playing with the dog 5 days post op > > I am nervous but Ready to get it over with.... > > My insurance does not cover the cost so I am paying out of my pocket... So, I want it BADLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! > > Sadie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Don't make that " harder to heal " stuff a self-fulfilling prophecy. I had a really easy surgery. Mine was only lower, which I do think is a lot easier. But I've known people who've gone sailing through two- jaw stuff.. Best suggestions: A microwave oven, a pyrex 4-cup measuring cup and a stick blender and lots of soups. (As an Ivan survivor, with no kitchen at all, not even a light bulb, nor a sink, oh how I wish!!!) That's easy cleanup, (if you have a sink, which I hope you do!) and lots of good meals. If you're offended by the additives, salt, meat, etc., get a good protein supplement and fiddle with whatever smoothie, shake, protein blends work for you. Give your body what it needs for the healing, and move around as much as you are able. Rest when you need. but don't stay flat. Come here and vent if you want, and ask what you want. Probably someone will have had any problem you may develop (not that you'll have any) and be able to offer advice. Best advice, ever, though: Call your surgeon if something is worrying you. And nope. You're a ninfant -- even more than Fiddly. I was 56, nearly 57, when I had lower advancement. So you're young and strong and should do well! C. > I am 34 years old and having double jaw surgery in 14 days !!! > I can not believe after all the planning and saving and stressing that it almost here... > > I know the older you are the longer it takes to heal... There is a 16 year old that had same surgery and he was out playing with the dog 5 days post op > > I am nervous but Ready to get it over with.... > > My insurance does not cover the cost so I am paying out of my pocket... So, I want it BADLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! > > Sadie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Sadie: Thanks for your reply...Sounds like fun..(haha) I am sure your surgery will be close to mine. I will let you know the date as soon as I get one..Maybe we can be surgery buddies!! Take Care, > > I have been in braces for almost 2 years, and my OD feels my teeth > are in positon for the surgery. I have a consultation meeting > scheduled with my surgeon tomorrow. What all is covered in the > consultation meeting? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Sadie: Thanks for your reply...Sounds like fun..(haha) I am sure your surgery will be close to mine. I will let you know the date as soon as I get one..Maybe we can be surgery buddies!! Take Care, > > I have been in braces for almost 2 years, and my OD feels my teeth > are in positon for the surgery. I have a consultation meeting > scheduled with my surgeon tomorrow. What all is covered in the > consultation meeting? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Hi Sadie: Glad to hear I have a buddy to help get me through this. Consultation appt. when okay on Friday. The OS stated that he is going to segment the upper jaw in 3 places to widen the upper palate, along with moving the upper jaw forward and down. He called all of this some long name, but I made him explain it to me in English... (haha) Anyway, he stated that the surgery could be as soon as 3 weeks after the OD gives his final go ahead. He stated that it sounds like the OD is planning on giving the okay at my December 6th appt. being that he is removing the upper archwire and replacing it with surgical wires. So if this is the case, I am looking at a January surgery. I will keep you posted as soon as I have an exact date. What type of surgery are you having? > > > > I have been in braces for almost 2 years, and my OD feels my teeth > > are in positon for the surgery. I have a consultation meeting > > scheduled with my surgeon tomorrow. What all is covered in the > > consultation meeting? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Hi Sadie: Glad to hear I have a buddy to help get me through this. Consultation appt. when okay on Friday. The OS stated that he is going to segment the upper jaw in 3 places to widen the upper palate, along with moving the upper jaw forward and down. He called all of this some long name, but I made him explain it to me in English... (haha) Anyway, he stated that the surgery could be as soon as 3 weeks after the OD gives his final go ahead. He stated that it sounds like the OD is planning on giving the okay at my December 6th appt. being that he is removing the upper archwire and replacing it with surgical wires. So if this is the case, I am looking at a January surgery. I will keep you posted as soon as I have an exact date. What type of surgery are you having? > > > > I have been in braces for almost 2 years, and my OD feels my teeth > > are in positon for the surgery. I have a consultation meeting > > scheduled with my surgeon tomorrow. What all is covered in the > > consultation meeting? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 > > > > > > > > I have been in braces for almost 2 years, and my OD feels my > > teeth > > > > are in positon for the surgery. I have a consultation meeting > > > > scheduled with my surgeon tomorrow. What all is covered in the > > > > consultation meeting? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 > > > > > > > > I have been in braces for almost 2 years, and my OD feels my > > teeth > > > > are in positon for the surgery. I have a consultation meeting > > > > scheduled with my surgeon tomorrow. What all is covered in the > > > > consultation meeting? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 I will see my OD on 11/29 so hopefully he can tell me more... I hope you have a Happy Turkey day....:#) Take care Sadie --- georgek042003 wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > I have been in braces for almost 2 years, > and my OD feels my > > > teeth > > > > > are in positon for the surgery. I have a > consultation > meeting > > > > > scheduled with my surgeon tomorrow. What > all is covered in > the > > > > > consultation meeting? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 I will see my OD on 11/29 so hopefully he can tell me more... I hope you have a Happy Turkey day....:#) Take care Sadie --- georgek042003 wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > I have been in braces for almost 2 years, > and my OD feels my > > > teeth > > > > > are in positon for the surgery. I have a > consultation > meeting > > > > > scheduled with my surgeon tomorrow. What > all is covered in > the > > > > > consultation meeting? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Hi Sadie, No, I haven't prepared at all for the surgery (except for asking for time off work). Luckily, my parents are in the area, so they will help out. My husband will be useless, because he works a lot (and will be working nights when I have the surgery). I also have a 2 year old to take care of, but the babysitter should be around for that. I hope I will be able to handle most discomforts by myself. I just want this whole thing to be over with. I'm in CT, and my surgery will be in Hartford Hospital. Irene. > Irene, > We are so simliar... :#) ... I am ready to get it done and over !! > What state are u in? > I am in Texas and my surgery will be at Baylor Hospital... > > Have you purchased any Zip and squeeze bags yet? > I have purchased a few things ... humidifer,pillows, bed rest, nasal strips,receipe book for creative liquid food, Zip and squeeze bags, lots of movies, :#), case of this protein powder that I drink now.., two cases of soup, a case of bluberries, a case of peaches, and a comfortable robe... > I am trying to be prepared... I will limited care when I get home so trying to put everything in place.. > > Sadie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Hi Sadie, No, I haven't prepared at all for the surgery (except for asking for time off work). Luckily, my parents are in the area, so they will help out. My husband will be useless, because he works a lot (and will be working nights when I have the surgery). I also have a 2 year old to take care of, but the babysitter should be around for that. I hope I will be able to handle most discomforts by myself. I just want this whole thing to be over with. I'm in CT, and my surgery will be in Hartford Hospital. Irene. > Irene, > We are so simliar... :#) ... I am ready to get it done and over !! > What state are u in? > I am in Texas and my surgery will be at Baylor Hospital... > > Have you purchased any Zip and squeeze bags yet? > I have purchased a few things ... humidifer,pillows, bed rest, nasal strips,receipe book for creative liquid food, Zip and squeeze bags, lots of movies, :#), case of this protein powder that I drink now.., two cases of soup, a case of bluberries, a case of peaches, and a comfortable robe... > I am trying to be prepared... I will limited care when I get home so trying to put everything in place.. > > Sadie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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