Re: JOE--thinking about surgery

October 23, 2004

Hey Joe,

I'm . I had it a year ago (December) and I am almost fully

healed. I had the same problem. They moved my lower jaw forward and

extended my chin a bit.. there are so many things that are different

now, and it is such a great feeling. It was a serious operation, but

its not as bad as it sounds. If I had to do it over again, I would.

It was hard for me to eat and talk properly, I didn't like my

appearance, and I started getting headaches more and more. My doc.

told me I'd have more problems in the future, and I didn't want to go

through all this if it could be fixed. It is a really hard decision,

and it is expensive, but it is worth it, and insurance helps. It was

a frustrating battle, but I came out happier than ever. If you have

any questions, email me at princess_qtpie2005@... ! Good Luck.

~ G.

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>

> Hi my name is joe and I am considering having jaw surgery. My

> orthodontist has recommended that I have it because I have a

> overbite. What they propose doing is moving my lower jaw forward.

He

> said that I could live with what I have now but surgery would give

> much improvement. Has anyone ever gone through this and is it a

very

> serious operation.

>

> Thank you, Joe

October 23, 2004