Hello to All

[Guest guest]

My name is , and I am going into surgery in 22 days on the

29th of this month. I've been reading a lot online and would love

get to know some of you. When I think about my surgery, I get a

little qeasy. I can't wait till its over, but I know the day of

surgery I'll probably be scared to death. I have had a terrible

underbite my entire life, and I'm having upper and lower jaw surgery

to correct it. Any advise for getting rid of the pre-op jitters? And

who is really the best person to be with you in the surgery room...

My mom is an even more nervous person than I am!

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am having surgery on July 8 for an underbite, upper will be moved

forward 5mm and lower moved back 3mm. I have my pre-op appointment

June 16 and I am starting to get nervous, the thing I have have found

best for this is to read as much as possible on these sites, site 2

has a lot less postings than this one I have made it a point to go

back to message 1 and read as many postings as I can, if you skip

over the ones that are chit chat and only read the ones with sugery

and recovery info it goes pretty fast. I have learned a lot this way

and it has also kind of de-sensitized me to the fear and nervousness

of the surgery. After reading so many cases I realize that this

surgery is not as unusual as I thought it was and most people have

come through saying it was not as bad as they thought.

Hope this helps, keep us posted on your progress.

I am going to have my mother with me as well, even though she is a

nervous person I can't imagine doing this with out her. I am 36 years

old but just the thought of my mother's presence comforts me.

Marsha

> My name is , and I am going into surgery in 22 days on the

> 29th of this month. I've been reading a lot online and would love

> get to know some of you. When I think about my surgery, I get a

> little qeasy. I can't wait till its over, but I know the day of

> surgery I'll probably be scared to death. I have had a terrible

> underbite my entire life, and I'm having upper and lower jaw

surgery

> to correct it. Any advise for getting rid of the pre-op jitters?

And

> who is really the best person to be with you in the surgery room...

> My mom is an even more nervous person than I am!

> -

[Guest guest]

,

I'm a week ahead of you on the surgery side. The thing that has

helped me avoid most of the pre-surgery jitters is planning. I've

kept track of what to expect as I've watched this board for the past

15 months. I've got plans in place for everything from how to get to

the hospital, to who is going to take care of the kids while I'm

recuperating. I've got my list (posted under the files section here)

of what to buy before, and what to expect after. Bottom line, is

I've got myself as informed, and busy, as possible. The two combined

help. Let me know if there's anything I or any of the other June

buddies can do to help!

Dammit

> My name is , and I am going into surgery in 22 days on the

> 29th of this month. I've been reading a lot online and would love

> get to know some of you. When I think about my surgery, I get a

> little qeasy. I can't wait till its over, but I know the day of

> surgery I'll probably be scared to death. I have had a terrible

> underbite my entire life, and I'm having upper and lower jaw

surgery

> to correct it. Any advise for getting rid of the pre-op jitters?

And

> who is really the best person to be with you in the surgery room...

> My mom is an even more nervous person than I am!

> -

[Guest guest]

hi, christina! i felt exactly as you did about the surgery. i am

nearly three months post-op now so its easy for me to say that there

is nothing to worry about. what are you most afraid of?

first of all, try not to think about it too hard. and when you start

getting anxious, just takes some deep breaths. breathe in deep and

let it out slowly. do this a few times and you will feel better.

try to focus on the positive... think about how much you will love

your new bite and getting rid of your underbite.

my dad was at the hospital with me... he is very good at handling

stuff like that and i was grateful to have him there. if you have

someone who is very level-headed, its best to bring them with you.

although, i'm sure you mum will want to be there for you too.

take care,

heather

> My name is , and I am going into surgery in 22 days on the

> 29th of this month. I've been reading a lot online and would love

> get to know some of you. When I think about my surgery, I get a

> little qeasy. I can't wait till its over, but I know the day of

> surgery I'll probably be scared to death. I have had a terrible

> underbite my entire life, and I'm having upper and lower jaw

surgery

> to correct it. Any advise for getting rid of the pre-op jitters?

And

> who is really the best person to be with you in the surgery room...

> My mom is an even more nervous person than I am!

> -

[Guest guest]

I am 33 years old and I just had my first consult with the surgeon. I

am so nervous. I too will have double jaw surgery. I have had braces

for two years. I would love to keep in touch with you to see how

things go for you.

I wish you the best!!!

Sharelle

> > My name is , and I am going into surgery in 22 days on

the

> > 29th of this month. I've been reading a lot online and would love

> > get to know some of you. When I think about my surgery, I get a

> > little qeasy. I can't wait till its over, but I know the day of

> > surgery I'll probably be scared to death. I have had a terrible

> > underbite my entire life, and I'm having upper and lower jaw

> surgery

> > to correct it. Any advise for getting rid of the pre-op jitters?

> And

> > who is really the best person to be with you in the surgery

room...

> > My mom is an even more nervous person than I am!

> > -