Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Hello! I'm happy to announce that my feared SARPE surgery is done successfully! I'm now exactly 2 weeks post op and so glad to have that behind me! A million thanks to everyone who answered my questions and eased my worries prior to the Big Day! Thanks to you good people I was well prepared and knew what kind of questions to ask my OS. I think I got him a little off guard with all my educated questions and comments really LOL! To anyone who will have this procedure done, please do not worry as much as I did It really IS not as bad as it _sounds_. I had very little pain after the surgery. I would rather call it discomfort. The OS prescribed me two kinds of painkillers: strong ones (ibuprofen) and stronger ones. I didn't need the stronger ones at all, and not even the less strong ones after 4 or 5 days. I also took antibiotics for a week to prevent any chance of infection. The stiches were the most irritating part to me, and those I had removed today - YIPPEE! The procedure took about an hour (including removal of one wisdom tooth while they were at it. It was done under general anesthesia at the OS's operation room. I was back home two hours from the end of the surgery feeling more OK than I really expected. Well, I'd say I felt like I had been hit in the mouth :/ but it was tolerable. I now have an obvious gap between my front teeth from the daily cranking of the expander. That thing will stay in my mouth for the next couple of months, I'm afraid. I do hate it from the bottom of my heart, but luckily it's all temporary. I'd be happy to ask any questions if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Hello! I'm happy to announce that my feared SARPE surgery is done successfully! I'm now exactly 2 weeks post op and so glad to have that behind me! A million thanks to everyone who answered my questions and eased my worries prior to the Big Day! Thanks to you good people I was well prepared and knew what kind of questions to ask my OS. I think I got him a little off guard with all my educated questions and comments really LOL! To anyone who will have this procedure done, please do not worry as much as I did It really IS not as bad as it _sounds_. I had very little pain after the surgery. I would rather call it discomfort. The OS prescribed me two kinds of painkillers: strong ones (ibuprofen) and stronger ones. I didn't need the stronger ones at all, and not even the less strong ones after 4 or 5 days. I also took antibiotics for a week to prevent any chance of infection. The stiches were the most irritating part to me, and those I had removed today - YIPPEE! The procedure took about an hour (including removal of one wisdom tooth while they were at it. It was done under general anesthesia at the OS's operation room. I was back home two hours from the end of the surgery feeling more OK than I really expected. Well, I'd say I felt like I had been hit in the mouth :/ but it was tolerable. I now have an obvious gap between my front teeth from the daily cranking of the expander. That thing will stay in my mouth for the next couple of months, I'm afraid. I do hate it from the bottom of my heart, but luckily it's all temporary. I'd be happy to ask any questions if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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