Guest guest Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 UGH. I'll cross my fingers for you. So far we have been really lucky with Drew. He has always had this sniff/cough/hack thing and the allergist has tested him 2 times for lung function (off the charts for a child and very high capacity for an adult!). It was an amazing thing when he had his adenoids removed last spring, not only is he sleeping better but that darn noise he was always making is all but gone! He had his tonsils out at the same time and has been a very healthy kid for the most part (unresponsive strep infection for six months tends to take a toll on the body). Anyhow I hope that you can keep out of the asthma category! Drew, 7.5 years, anaphylactic to peanuts, allergic to dogs, environmental allergies, severe eczema, outgrown dairy! Mattie, 5 years, no known allergies , 15 months, no known allergies but avoiding all nuts until she is much older! ----- Original Message ----- The allergist said that he will probably develop asthma. Last week he was wheezing to high heaven and the doctor said his allergies basically is causing that.\ Amy (4) no allergies, but has what the doctors called Preasthma (2) no allergies Gavin, Bermuda grass,Ryegrass, dog, wheat, peanut, soy, egg, milk, dust, feather mix (?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 Our allergist told us that there was an 85% chance that Drew will develop asthma due to the young age he started reacting to foods. But then again they told us that there was about a 2% chance that dairy was causing his eczema (and it was). I figure if he keeps beating the odds like this I'm going to have him start picking lottery numbers for me ;-) Drew, 7.5 years, anaphylactic to peanuts, allergic to dogs, environmental allergies, severe eczema, outgrown dairy! Mattie, 5 years, no known allergies , 15 months, no known allergies but avoiding all nuts until she is much older! ----- Original Message ----- Amy I sure hope you don't have to deal with that, but it seems to be pretty common with allergy kids. It sure has caused more problems than I would like with Sam. He was in the hospital twice last year just b/c his asthma flared and he couldn't fight anything off! We are hoping for a better year! As for the feather mix- I would guess that some of the feather pillows and such have feather mixes in them! I don't know what that mix is- other than like goose and turkey. So I'm no help! Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 They suggested that I wait until I'm pregnant to see if there's enough tissue there to actually put in a vaginal cerclage. But, I'm wondering if I shouldn't push to get the abdominal cerclage prior to fertility treatments? Wouldn't it be safer to do the abdominal cerclage prophylatically rather than as an emergent rescue? Anyone have any thoughts? Needless to say the thought of losing a baby during the second trimester scares me (with just the vaginal cerclage). Sigh. Advice? C I would push for some answers. I too have IC and due to a cervical biopsy at 17. I had lost a little boy at 18 weeks due to IC and then when dx with IC I had two vaginal cerclages placed at 16 weeks with twin girls and they failed and the drs rushed me to have a rescue ab cerclage (my sacs where already hourglassing into my cervical canal) and I lost my girls. I went through IVF in 2002 and had an ab cerclage placed at 12-13 weeks and have a lil boy and now pregnant again (30 weeks) and successfully carrying. Do your homework now. because you dont want to wait till later. I myself had failed with the vaginal cerclage. So really push drs opionions. How much cervix do you have? Why wont they consider the ab cerclage first since you have had so much done to your cervix? What is their experience with ab cerclages? I also would seek second opinions as well. Depending where you live (city,state) maybe one of our members can refer you to some drs. ask away we are here/ with love trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 I would push for the ab cerclage pre pregnancy just based on the success of women on the list in your situation. I would not want to risk the loss and try the vaginal. It is not worth the pain. Go for the ab cerclage and convince them that is best!! Love,Brayden Austin 06-02-03}Angel{ Trustin Cody 07-17-02}Angel{ Cheyenne 6-12-00 New Member Hi All,I'm new to this site and am so relieved that there are others of you out there. No one I know has even heard of the abdominal cerclage. I have never been pregnant - now I'm thinking it's due in part to the shortness of my cervix (after two leeps and a cone). Anyway - was going to start fertility treatments (IUI + Clomid) in about a month but was shocked to learn from a perinatology visit that it looks as though I have an incompetent cervix - no one ever spoke of this before.They suggested that I wait until I'm pregnant to see if there's enough tissue there to actually put in a vaginal cerclage. But, I'm wondering if I shouldn't push to get the abdominal cerclage prior to fertility treatments? Wouldn't it be safer to do the abdominal cerclage prophylatically rather than as an emergent rescue?Anyone have any thoughts? Needless to say the thought of losing a baby during the second trimester scares me (with just the vaginal cerclage).Sigh.Advice?C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 I would push for the ab cerclage pre pregnancy just based on the success of women on the list in your situation. I would not want to risk the loss and try the vaginal. It is not worth the pain. Go for the ab cerclage and convince them that is best!! Love,Brayden Austin 06-02-03}Angel{ Trustin Cody 07-17-02}Angel{ Cheyenne 6-12-00 New Member Hi All,I'm new to this site and am so relieved that there are others of you out there. No one I know has even heard of the abdominal cerclage. I have never been pregnant - now I'm thinking it's due in part to the shortness of my cervix (after two leeps and a cone). Anyway - was going to start fertility treatments (IUI + Clomid) in about a month but was shocked to learn from a perinatology visit that it looks as though I have an incompetent cervix - no one ever spoke of this before.They suggested that I wait until I'm pregnant to see if there's enough tissue there to actually put in a vaginal cerclage. But, I'm wondering if I shouldn't push to get the abdominal cerclage prior to fertility treatments? Wouldn't it be safer to do the abdominal cerclage prophylatically rather than as an emergent rescue?Anyone have any thoughts? Needless to say the thought of losing a baby during the second trimester scares me (with just the vaginal cerclage).Sigh.Advice?C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 Welcome to the group. I had 2 leaps done in 2001 that left me w no cx. I had a vaginal at 15 weeks then started to funnel and had a rescue placed at 22 weeks. I stayed in the hospital and delivered at 25 weeks due to ptl. I must say that the ab is the way to go. The vaginal is not an option. I wish I knew about the ab before hand. It could have saved my son. They is no great pain then losing a baby. I hope you never know what that feels like. I will pray that God will help you make a decision and to find a doc. I would get a doc lined up first before getting pg. I did this and it was great. When I did get pg the doc and my hd already had a game plan ready so their were no surprises. I knew ahead of time what I was getting getting into. I also checked out our insurance to make sure that all was covered. Good luck. God bless, Taryn New Member Hi All, I'm new to this site and am so relieved that there are others of you out there. No one I know has even heard of the abdominal cerclage. I have never been pregnant - now I'm thinking it's due in part to the shortness of my cervix (after two leeps and a cone). Anyway - was going to start fertility treatments (IUI + Clomid) in about a month but was shocked to learn from a perinatology visit that it looks as though I have an incompetent cervix - no one ever spoke of this before. They suggested that I wait until I'm pregnant to see if there's enough tissue there to actually put in a vaginal cerclage. But, I'm wondering if I shouldn't push to get the abdominal cerclage prior to fertility treatments? Wouldn't it be safer to do the abdominal cerclage prophylatically rather than as an emergent rescue? Anyone have any thoughts? Needless to say the thought of losing a baby during the second trimester scares me (with just the vaginal cerclage). Sigh. Advice? C Yahoo! Groups Links · To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Abbyloopers/ · Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Welcome, . I've never had tongue therapy (never even heard of it), but I'm sure there is someone on here who can help you. I, too, am 42 and I had upper and lower surgery on 30 Oct 2003. My recovery is going very well and I can assure you that, although the recovery is hard, the waiting for the surgery was the worst part. I was not scared about having the surgery...I actually looked forward to it. Anyway, I just wanted to welcome you to the group and to encourage you to ask, ask, ask questions. The more you know, the more prepared you will be. As hard as it may seem, try not to focus on the surgery 24/7. Do something to get your mind off of it sometimes and it will be easier to handle. I spent many, many hours a day on this site (I was addicted to it), but not every post was always about the surgery. We've talked about things from different foods, to family problems, to vacations and humorous experiences. I found the posts that were way off the subject to actually be very helpful to me in that it helped me to focus on things other than the surgery...sort of a good therapy. :-) You will find yourself laughing quite a bit from some of these posts and some will even make you cry. Feel free to post your own at any time. We'd love to hear from you. We're like a huge extended family. :-) Smooches New Member Hi everyone, I am new to the group (and to internet groups in general). I found this site a couple of months ago after my OS suggested I do an internet search to get more information. I've been reading your posts off and on since then. I'm 42 and scheduled for upper and lower surgery on January 16. I'm on this journey to address funtionality and to try and save my teeth. I had braces as a teenager, but relapsed because my tongue thrust and jaw alignment were never corrected. I have been in upper braces for about 2 years and lower for about 18 months. I have also been in therapy with an oral-facial myologist for about 2 years to learn how to swallow properly. Has anyone else been in " tongue " therapy? I am really nervous at this point. I want to thank everyone for their posts and support. You all have answered many of my questions. I am especially relieved to learn I am not the only adult having this type of surgery. As scared as I am, I really want to get to the other side. Regards, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 You spelled the t-t thing just right! I didn't have it, but have been told that a true one is hard to deal with. However, at least one patient here has been reported to have learned how to manage it successfully, post-op. As best I understand, it can be a real nuisance. I know that sharp and critical tongues can be powerful, but apparently kindly ones can also wield a real wallop on those teeth. Lots of us are on the second, or third! go round with orthodontia. Sometimes (as in my case) it even gets better as you come back for more. (I first had braces about 1956; they were awful, and the ones installed in 2002 were much, much easier to deal with.) And the surgery can indeed be a giant help. Hope it will for you. Ask away whatever you want. Cammie > Welcome, . > > I've never had tongue therapy (never even heard of it), but I'm sure there is someone on here who can help you. I, too, am 42 and I had upper and lower surgery on 30 Oct 2003. My recovery is going very well and I can assure you that, although the recovery is hard, the waiting for the surgery was the worst part. I was not scared about having the surgery...I actually looked forward to it. > > Anyway, I just wanted to welcome you to the group and to encourage you to ask, ask, ask questions. The more you know, the more prepared you will be. As hard as it may seem, try not to focus on the surgery 24/7. Do something to get your mind off of it sometimes and it will be easier to handle. > > I spent many, many hours a day on this site (I was addicted to it), but not every post was always about the surgery. We've talked about things from different foods, to family problems, to vacations and humorous experiences. I found the posts that were way off the subject to actually be very helpful to me in that it helped me to focus on things other than the surgery...sort of a good therapy. :-) > > You will find yourself laughing quite a bit from some of these posts and some will even make you cry. Feel free to post your own at any time. We'd love to hear from you. We're like a huge extended family. :-) > > Smooches > > New Member > > > Hi everyone, > > I am new to the group (and to internet groups in general). I found > this site a couple of months ago after my OS suggested I do an > internet search to get more information. I've been reading your > posts off and on since then. I'm 42 and scheduled for upper and > lower surgery on January 16. I'm on this journey to address > funtionality and to try and save my teeth. I had braces as a > teenager, but relapsed because my tongue thrust and jaw alignment > were never corrected. I have been in upper braces for about 2 years > and lower for about 18 months. I have also been in therapy with an > oral-facial myologist for about 2 years to learn how to swallow > properly. Has anyone else been in " tongue " therapy? I am really > nervous at this point. I want to thank everyone for their posts and > support. You all have answered many of my questions. I am > especially relieved to learn I am not the only adult having this > type of surgery. As scared as I am, I really want to get to the > other side. > > Regards, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 You spelled the t-t thing just right! I didn't have it, but have been told that a true one is hard to deal with. However, at least one patient here has been reported to have learned how to manage it successfully, post-op. As best I understand, it can be a real nuisance. I know that sharp and critical tongues can be powerful, but apparently kindly ones can also wield a real wallop on those teeth. Lots of us are on the second, or third! go round with orthodontia. Sometimes (as in my case) it even gets better as you come back for more. (I first had braces about 1956; they were awful, and the ones installed in 2002 were much, much easier to deal with.) And the surgery can indeed be a giant help. Hope it will for you. Ask away whatever you want. Cammie > Welcome, . > > I've never had tongue therapy (never even heard of it), but I'm sure there is someone on here who can help you. I, too, am 42 and I had upper and lower surgery on 30 Oct 2003. My recovery is going very well and I can assure you that, although the recovery is hard, the waiting for the surgery was the worst part. I was not scared about having the surgery...I actually looked forward to it. > > Anyway, I just wanted to welcome you to the group and to encourage you to ask, ask, ask questions. The more you know, the more prepared you will be. As hard as it may seem, try not to focus on the surgery 24/7. Do something to get your mind off of it sometimes and it will be easier to handle. > > I spent many, many hours a day on this site (I was addicted to it), but not every post was always about the surgery. We've talked about things from different foods, to family problems, to vacations and humorous experiences. I found the posts that were way off the subject to actually be very helpful to me in that it helped me to focus on things other than the surgery...sort of a good therapy. :-) > > You will find yourself laughing quite a bit from some of these posts and some will even make you cry. Feel free to post your own at any time. We'd love to hear from you. We're like a huge extended family. :-) > > Smooches > > New Member > > > Hi everyone, > > I am new to the group (and to internet groups in general). I found > this site a couple of months ago after my OS suggested I do an > internet search to get more information. I've been reading your > posts off and on since then. I'm 42 and scheduled for upper and > lower surgery on January 16. I'm on this journey to address > funtionality and to try and save my teeth. I had braces as a > teenager, but relapsed because my tongue thrust and jaw alignment > were never corrected. I have been in upper braces for about 2 years > and lower for about 18 months. I have also been in therapy with an > oral-facial myologist for about 2 years to learn how to swallow > properly. Has anyone else been in " tongue " therapy? I am really > nervous at this point. I want to thank everyone for their posts and > support. You all have answered many of my questions. I am > especially relieved to learn I am not the only adult having this > type of surgery. As scared as I am, I really want to get to the > other side. > > Regards, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 You spelled the t-t thing just right! I didn't have it, but have been told that a true one is hard to deal with. However, at least one patient here has been reported to have learned how to manage it successfully, post-op. As best I understand, it can be a real nuisance. I know that sharp and critical tongues can be powerful, but apparently kindly ones can also wield a real wallop on those teeth. Lots of us are on the second, or third! go round with orthodontia. Sometimes (as in my case) it even gets better as you come back for more. (I first had braces about 1956; they were awful, and the ones installed in 2002 were much, much easier to deal with.) And the surgery can indeed be a giant help. Hope it will for you. Ask away whatever you want. Cammie > Welcome, . > > I've never had tongue therapy (never even heard of it), but I'm sure there is someone on here who can help you. I, too, am 42 and I had upper and lower surgery on 30 Oct 2003. My recovery is going very well and I can assure you that, although the recovery is hard, the waiting for the surgery was the worst part. I was not scared about having the surgery...I actually looked forward to it. > > Anyway, I just wanted to welcome you to the group and to encourage you to ask, ask, ask questions. The more you know, the more prepared you will be. As hard as it may seem, try not to focus on the surgery 24/7. Do something to get your mind off of it sometimes and it will be easier to handle. > > I spent many, many hours a day on this site (I was addicted to it), but not every post was always about the surgery. We've talked about things from different foods, to family problems, to vacations and humorous experiences. I found the posts that were way off the subject to actually be very helpful to me in that it helped me to focus on things other than the surgery...sort of a good therapy. :-) > > You will find yourself laughing quite a bit from some of these posts and some will even make you cry. Feel free to post your own at any time. We'd love to hear from you. We're like a huge extended family. :-) > > Smooches > > New Member > > > Hi everyone, > > I am new to the group (and to internet groups in general). I found > this site a couple of months ago after my OS suggested I do an > internet search to get more information. I've been reading your > posts off and on since then. I'm 42 and scheduled for upper and > lower surgery on January 16. I'm on this journey to address > funtionality and to try and save my teeth. I had braces as a > teenager, but relapsed because my tongue thrust and jaw alignment > were never corrected. I have been in upper braces for about 2 years > and lower for about 18 months. I have also been in therapy with an > oral-facial myologist for about 2 years to learn how to swallow > properly. Has anyone else been in " tongue " therapy? I am really > nervous at this point. I want to thank everyone for their posts and > support. You all have answered many of my questions. I am > especially relieved to learn I am not the only adult having this > type of surgery. As scared as I am, I really want to get to the > other side. > > Regards, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Thank you for responding to my post! I agree that the braces I have on now are MUCH better than the ones I had in the early '70s. I very much hope I don't have to do it again and that between the ortho and the upcoming surgery, my mouth will be in better shape. I work full time and have some extended family issues going on right now, so my plate is pretty full. I don't have a lot of time to be on the computer, and I mostly only worry when there is not something else needing attention I have my pre-op appointment later this week, cleaning and surgical hooks scheduled for early next week. I'm scared and excited all at the same time. I am ready to get the surgery (and anticipation) over with. , I was very interested in what your OS had to say. I, too, have a very narrow upper palate which will be widened during surgery. My therapist keeps telling me once everything gets lined up, chewing and swallowing will be easier. I sure hope so. I'm tired of biting my cheeks and tongue when I eat. I'm interested to see how it works out for you with the SARPE. My ortho told me she would not agree to take my case on unless I agreed to go through the tongue therapy. I had never heard of it either before then - but I knew I wanted my mouth fixed and was willing to do whatever she wanted. After reading the posts about difficulty swallowing, I am hopeful that my months of exercises and practice will be helpful. I'm feeling pretty good about my team, they are all working together and communicating with each other - makes it easier on me! Again, thank you all for your encouragement. My husband and family are great, but it sure is nice to communicate with people who are taking a similar journey. > > Welcome, . > > > > I've never had tongue therapy (never even heard of it), but I'm > sure there is someone on here who can help you. I, too, am 42 and I > had upper and lower surgery on 30 Oct 2003. My recovery is going > very well and I can assure you that, although the recovery is hard, > the waiting for the surgery was the worst part. I was not scared > about having the surgery...I actually looked forward to it. > > > > Anyway, I just wanted to welcome you to the group and to > encourage you to ask, ask, ask questions. The more you know, the > more prepared you will be. As hard as it may seem, try not to focus > on the surgery 24/7. Do something to get your mind off of it > sometimes and it will be easier to handle. > > > > I spent many, many hours a day on this site (I was addicted to > it), but not every post was always about the surgery. We've talked > about things from different foods, to family problems, to vacations > and humorous experiences. I found the posts that were way off the > subject to actually be very helpful to me in that it helped me to > focus on things other than the surgery...sort of a good therapy. :- ) > > > > You will find yourself laughing quite a bit from some of these > posts and some will even make you cry. Feel free to post your own at > any time. We'd love to hear from you. We're like a huge extended > family. :-) > > > > Smooches > > > > New Member > > > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > I am new to the group (and to internet groups in general). I > found > > this site a couple of months ago after my OS suggested I do an > > internet search to get more information. I've been reading > your > > posts off and on since then. I'm 42 and scheduled for upper > and > > lower surgery on January 16. I'm on this journey to address > > funtionality and to try and save my teeth. I had braces as a > > teenager, but relapsed because my tongue thrust and jaw > alignment > > were never corrected. I have been in upper braces for about 2 > years > > and lower for about 18 months. I have also been in therapy > with an > > oral-facial myologist for about 2 years to learn how to swallow > > properly. Has anyone else been in " tongue " therapy? I am > really > > nervous at this point. I want to thank everyone for their > posts and > > support. You all have answered many of my questions. I am > > especially relieved to learn I am not the only adult having > this > > type of surgery. As scared as I am, I really want to get to > the > > other side. > > > > Regards, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hey Krystal...I too am going for upper & lower surgery, but much sooner than you...March 8th is my date. I share the same concerns, have all the same questions, etc...but definitely do not freak out from all these stories. Truth is, everyone reacts differently to surgery and heals/recovers in different ways, speeds, etc. Keep in mind how many people have posted messages on this board, so there's bound to be some horror stories...but mostly everyone is extremely thrilled with the results and their choice to proceed with the surgery. Its very difficult for people not in our situation to understand what it's like to NOT have a comfortable bite and/or associated pain. So, as my date approaches I'll be sure to share what info I have with you and and everyone else. Best of luck... > hello everyone my name is krystal im 18 and a college student and im > going for the upper and lower surgey to correct my underbite on june > 8(after spring semester). im very excited but all these stories are > freaking me out. i understand theres going to be pain and swelling, > but is it going to be unbearable? and the eating afterwards, exactly > how does that work? soup and juice for a few months? i have a lot of > questions because i havent gone for my evaluation (its feb.20) but i > want to be a little aware when i go. id appreciate the support from > you all. thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Krystal, , I'm 10 weeks post-op (almost) and I can tell you from my own experience and from reading posts from others that the pain after the surgery is not bad at all. Most have had little or no pain at all. The worst part is waiting for the surgery. T here is a lot of discomfort after surgery, but it's not unbearable. The swelling is also different from person to person. It ranges from none at all to being a balloon head...I, unfortunately, was the balloon head - I looked like Professor Klump. However, now, I'm almost back to normal. Most people don't even notice my swelling. Eating is a different story. It depends on your doctor. Some have been put on liquid diets with variable time limits - I was on liquids for 6 weeks. Some have been put on a soft-chew/non-chew diet from day one. Chewing will be difficult because your bite will be different so you have to re-learn how to chew all over again. Any more questions, feel free to ask. Check out some of the past posts. There is so much information in them and different experiences that will help you. Smooches new member hello everyone my name is krystal im 18 and a college student and im going for the upper and lower surgey to correct my underbite on june 8(after spring semester). im very excited but all these stories are freaking me out. i understand theres going to be pain and swelling, but is it going to be unbearable? and the eating afterwards, exactly how does that work? soup and juice for a few months? i have a lot of questions because i havent gone for my evaluation (its feb.20) but i want to be a little aware when i go. id appreciate the support from you all. thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 42 years old...had upper and lower surgery in oct.... blue cross of california did not pay ( only about 2700) ..yet i went out of network and out of state.... so maybe you would have a chance. Many of these posts lists all positive things....from my experience,,, my teeth are straight..no crossbite or overbite..... breathing is better...dont love the cosmetic change.... and Theere so much altered sensation in my mouth numbness, on upper palate...dont feel comfortable with hot foods.... and novacaine type feeling on lower lip.... ..i went to a very reputable nyc surgeon---- but let me tell you this is a very tough surgery...and despite what everyone says..you really should think long and hard about this... my conclusion....dont do it unless your teeth are in such bad shape they are going to fall out.... just my thoughts..... you will survive.... if you do it.... but your face just might never feel the same.. many on this board would disagree with me....these are just my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 Always, it is best to consider all experiences -- the good ones and the bad ones. I am so sorry that yours was unsatisfactory, and hope that there is still a possibility of improvement. Time since october is relatively short, yet, believe it or not. As my doc told me, no matter what the overall averages are, that doesn't help, if you're the one who is the one in a hundred, or a thousand, or even a million. I will hope fervently that you find your changes agree with you more as time passes. And I thank you for posting. Best, Cammie > 42 years old...had upper and lower surgery in oct.... blue cross of > california did not pay ( only about 2700) ..yet i went out of network and out of > state.... so maybe you would have a chance. Many of these posts lists all > positive things....from my experience,,, my teeth are straight..no crossbite or > overbite..... breathing is better...dont love the cosmetic change.... and Theere so > much altered sensation in my mouth numbness, on upper palate...dont feel > comfortable with hot foods.... and novacaine type feeling on lower lip.... ..i > went to a very reputable nyc surgeon---- but let me tell you this is a very > tough surgery...and despite what everyone says..you really should think long and > hard about this... my conclusion....dont do it unless your teeth are in such > bad shape they are going to fall out.... just my thoughts..... you will > survive.... if you do it.... but your face just might never feel the same.. many on > this board would disagree with me....these are just my thoughts > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 It's scary, I know. I had braces as a child, and thought I was well done with all this stuff. At age 56 I discovered that my bite was destroying my teeth. So, after much reluctance, I headed for an ortho recommended by my periodontist, only to hear that not only did I need a mouthful of brackets and wires, but that I also needed surgery on the lower jaw, if we were to fix the true problem with any hope of retention. Many tears, many fears later, I learned that these procedures were not only possible, but really nowhere near as fearsome as I'd thought. First thing to do, I think, is find out just what is being suggested. Are they talking one jaw or two? Are they talking an expansion of the upper palate through surgery, as well as changes in the alignment of the jaws? What's recommended? Your ortho can probably give you a pretty good idea, but that idea may change as you go through the process. I'd also want an appointment with the surgeon (and perhaps with more than one, although I only had one consult) to see what's suggested. You want an ortho and a surgeon who work well together, but you also want both of them to be people who have dealt with these troubles many times, done many operations of this nature, and in short, know what they're doing. And especially, you want them to be people you can work with. There are some who have good " bedside manners " and others who are cold and aloof. All can be excellent docs and give you good results. (there are also some lousy apples in the crate, and you for sure don't want one of them.) Figure out what your risks and benefits are, and how you want to go at it. Ask your ortho and your surgeon whether they can enlighten you about insurance -- both of mine knew that while the braces are only partially (minimally, actually) covered, the surgery was completely so, under my major MEDICAL, not dental, policy. And no. I was neither wired nor banded (elastic bands to hold the jaws together) immediately post op. I had work on lower jaw only. at age 56. Good wishes, Cammie > Hi! > > I was just told a few days ago that I needed orthognathic surgery. > I'm 41 years old and didn't even know that I had a problem(I have a > deep overbite and also a crossbite) until my new dentist advised that > I see an orthodontist. I saw three different orthodontists and was > told that braces alone wouldn't be enough. The one that I've chosen > to work with flat out refuses to put the braces on unless I consent > to having the surgery also. > > This is all so new to me and I don't know quite what to think of it. > At this point I don't even know if my insurance (Blue Cross) will > cover the surgery or not. I've also read online that not everyone > has to have their jaws wired shut after the surgery. > > I would love to talk to someone who's been through all of this > already! > > Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 Wow, sounds like you had a rough time of it. I tend to be a little hesitant about this also because I can't help wondering why no one has noticed that I have a problem before now? I know that my mouth has always been a little awkward and I slur my words sometimes but I've had plenty of dental work and no one's said anything so I just assumed that I was worrying about nothing. I've been told that my treatment will take at least 3 years and the braces alone will be almost $7,000 (I have no orthodontic coverage). I have to admit that the idea of having my mouth wired shut doesn't thrill me much either. But for once in my life I would like to have an attractive smile. My teeth are relatively straight but the top ones curve in and my molars don't meet at all on the left side. I've also developed alot of clicking in my jaws and " popping " in my right ear (kind of like what your ears do at high altitudes. Has anyone else experienced this?). I'm worried that if I don't have the surgery that I'm going to end up with TMJ. Gotta go now. Thanks for listening! Sue > 42 years old...had upper and lower surgery in oct.... blue cross of > california did not pay ( only about 2700) ..yet i went out of network and out of > state.... so maybe you would have a chance. Many of these posts lists all > positive things....from my experience,,, my teeth are straight..no crossbite or > overbite..... breathing is better...dont love the cosmetic change.... and Theere so > much altered sensation in my mouth numbness, on upper palate...dont feel > comfortable with hot foods.... and novacaine type feeling on lower lip.... ..i > went to a very reputable nyc surgeon---- but let me tell you this is a very > tough surgery...and despite what everyone says..you really should think long and > hard about this... my conclusion....dont do it unless your teeth are in such > bad shape they are going to fall out.... just my thoughts..... you will > survive.... if you do it.... but your face just might never feel the same.. many on > this board would disagree with me....these are just my thoughts > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 Sue, I'm 42 and almost 15 weeks post-op. I was not wired. Feel free to email me anytime with any questions. Smooches chicmyers@... New member Hi! I was just told a few days ago that I needed orthognathic surgery. I'm 41 years old and didn't even know that I had a problem(I have a deep overbite and also a crossbite) until my new dentist advised that I see an orthodontist. I saw three different orthodontists and was told that braces alone wouldn't be enough. The one that I've chosen to work with flat out refuses to put the braces on unless I consent to having the surgery also. This is all so new to me and I don't know quite what to think of it. At this point I don't even know if my insurance (Blue Cross) will cover the surgery or not. I've also read online that not everyone has to have their jaws wired shut after the surgery. I would love to talk to someone who's been through all of this already! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Hi Sandy, Welcome to the group! Shane can't have eggs either, and I'd love to exchange egg-free recipes with you. Always looking to add to Shane's variety of food. DonnaShane - asthma - allergic to dairy, eggs, pickles, and olives. Minnesota New Member Hello! My name is Sandy and I just joined this group....thanks to "sarasmommy"! My son, , is almost 4 years old and has allergies to peanuts, eggs, dust mites and cats.I look forward to exchanging emails with all of you!Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Hi Sandy, Welcome to the group! Shane can't have eggs either, and I'd love to exchange egg-free recipes with you. Always looking to add to Shane's variety of food. DonnaShane - asthma - allergic to dairy, eggs, pickles, and olives. Minnesota New Member Hello! My name is Sandy and I just joined this group....thanks to "sarasmommy"! My son, , is almost 4 years old and has allergies to peanuts, eggs, dust mites and cats.I look forward to exchanging emails with all of you!Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Welcome Sandy! Glad you made it here!! This is an excellent group! : ) Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish ("saras mommy") ; ) New Member Hello! My name is Sandy and I just joined this group....thanks to "sarasmommy"! My son, , is almost 4 years old and has allergies to peanuts, eggs, dust mites and cats.I look forward to exchanging emails with all of you!Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Welcome Sandy! Glad you made it here!! This is an excellent group! : ) Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish ("saras mommy") ; ) New Member Hello! My name is Sandy and I just joined this group....thanks to "sarasmommy"! My son, , is almost 4 years old and has allergies to peanuts, eggs, dust mites and cats.I look forward to exchanging emails with all of you!Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Welcome Sandy! Glad you made it here!! This is an excellent group! : ) Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish ("saras mommy") ; ) New Member Hello! My name is Sandy and I just joined this group....thanks to "sarasmommy"! My son, , is almost 4 years old and has allergies to peanuts, eggs, dust mites and cats.I look forward to exchanging emails with all of you!Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 hi craig. welcome! where does your work take you? i like to travel a bit. at the end of july, i'm making my first trip out of north america since being diagnosed last year, to china. rach > Thought I would stop and introduce myself and say thanks for the > invite. My name is Craig and I am a 36 year old bachelor who was > diagnosed with type 1 diabtes 24 years ago. I started using an > insulin pump about a year ago. Being that I travel with my job (and > am often on the go), it has been a very positive experience. I think > the idea of a forum like this one is a great way to share > experiences and ask questions. > Thanks for having me, > Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2004 Report Share Posted June 20, 2004 Hey , I travel just within the US, and mostly in the midwest, but it all depends sometimes. China, huh? Well that's quite a trip! I don't travel much out of the country, but I have been to Australia. I take cruises, but that's usually to Mexico or places warm, and it doesn't even seem like places that are much different from here. Craig > > Thought I would stop and introduce myself and say thanks for the > > invite. My name is Craig and I am a 36 year old bachelor who was > > diagnosed with type 1 diabtes 24 years ago. I started using an > > insulin pump about a year ago. Being that I travel with my job > (and > > am often on the go), it has been a very positive experience. I > think > > the idea of a forum like this one is a great way to share > > experiences and ask questions. > > Thanks for having me, > > Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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