Re: What have I gotten myself into??????

[Guest guest]

Hello -

I'm in the same boat as you. My surgery for lower and genio is set

for 15 December.

I'm absolutely terrified now that it's becoming real. physcologically

I'm really starting to suffer - so many things going round in my head

and no-one to talk to.

this probably isn't of much help to you but maybe it helps to know

you're not the only one going through this. Are you getting much

support from your family - I haven't!!

all the best

Greg

>

> Hi everyone,

> I have been in braces for about a year and a half. When I first

saw the orthodontist he told

> me I would need surgery so I knew this was coming but now that I

have a date set I am

> starting to get scared.

> I go on the table on December 22nd for upper jaw proceedure. They

are going to move

> the upper jaw forward. I have never had any surgery as big as this

so I am getting very

> nervous. Four years ago I had surgery for sleep apnea (tonsils,

adnoids, soft palate

> reshaping, uvula removed, deviated septum repaired) and that was

really hard on me.

> That proceedure left me unable to eat solid foods for about two

weeks. I thought that was

> miserable so I am very concerned about a proceedure that is more

involved.

> If anyone has recipes that they can send me please do at the e-mail

address below. Also

> can you take pills post-op? I would hate to go through this

process without my anti-

> depressants.

> Thanks,

>

> scottfly27atgmaildotcom

[Guest guest]

Hello -

I'm in the same boat as you. My surgery for lower and genio is set

for 15 December.

I'm absolutely terrified now that it's becoming real. physcologically

I'm really starting to suffer - so many things going round in my head

and no-one to talk to.

this probably isn't of much help to you but maybe it helps to know

you're not the only one going through this. Are you getting much

support from your family - I haven't!!

all the best

Greg

>

> Hi everyone,

> I have been in braces for about a year and a half. When I first

saw the orthodontist he told

> me I would need surgery so I knew this was coming but now that I

have a date set I am

> starting to get scared.

> I go on the table on December 22nd for upper jaw proceedure. They

are going to move

> the upper jaw forward. I have never had any surgery as big as this

so I am getting very

> nervous. Four years ago I had surgery for sleep apnea (tonsils,

adnoids, soft palate

> reshaping, uvula removed, deviated septum repaired) and that was

really hard on me.

> That proceedure left me unable to eat solid foods for about two

weeks. I thought that was

> miserable so I am very concerned about a proceedure that is more

involved.

> If anyone has recipes that they can send me please do at the e-mail

address below. Also

> can you take pills post-op? I would hate to go through this

process without my anti-

> depressants.

> Thanks,

>

> scottfly27atgmaildotcom

[Guest guest]

Calm yourself down, first of all.

I'd guess that if you'd been through that soft palate procedure,

(especially with all that other stuff) you will actually find this

easier.

Do you know whether you'll be wired, or tightly banded, or without

anything? That will make a huge difference.

I would recommend that you visit the Zip-N-Squeeze site. There is a

recipe book offered there, which has not only recipes but other

explanations of what is happening and how to deal with it. Also, I'd

suggest getting at least some ZipnSqueeze bags (if you're gonna be

wired or tightly banded, particularly) and the jaw wrap. (No. I do

not get a commission!)

I had success blending 's Chunky Soups. Friends kindly gave

me a stick blender, which was wonderful and made for easy clean up. I

just put the soup, and later, refried beans and Spanish rice, in a

Pyrex measuring cup, 2 cups or larger, stuck the blender in there,

liquefied it using broth or milk, and then zapped it in the

microwave. easy, easy, and felt good in the tummy, too.

Talk with whoever prescribed the anti-depressants and with your

surgeon about what to do. Some pills can be pulverized and dissolved

in liquids. Some can't -- especially if they're in time release

capsules. It may also be that you will need to substitute something

longer-lasting for something you've been using. Or it may be that

you'll be able to take pills. But do ask about all this. The only

thing that kept me from taking pills was that my throat was very,

very sore for a few days from the intubation. This was all better

within a week. But I was neither wired nor banded.

Cammie

>

> Hi everyone,

> I have been in braces for about a year and a half. When I first

saw the orthodontist he told

> me I would need surgery so I knew this was coming but now that I

have a date set I am

> starting to get scared.

> I go on the table on December 22nd for upper jaw proceedure. They

are going to move

> the upper jaw forward. I have never had any surgery as big as this

so I am getting very

> nervous. Four years ago I had surgery for sleep apnea (tonsils,

adnoids, soft palate

> reshaping, uvula removed, deviated septum repaired) and that was

really hard on me.

> That proceedure left me unable to eat solid foods for about two

weeks. I thought that was

> miserable so I am very concerned about a proceedure that is more

involved.

> If anyone has recipes that they can send me please do at the e-mail

address below. Also

> can you take pills post-op? I would hate to go through this

process without my anti-

> depressants.

> Thanks,

>

> scottfly27atgmaildotcom

[Guest guest]

Calm yourself down, first of all.

I'd guess that if you'd been through that soft palate procedure,

(especially with all that other stuff) you will actually find this

easier.

Do you know whether you'll be wired, or tightly banded, or without

anything? That will make a huge difference.

I would recommend that you visit the Zip-N-Squeeze site. There is a

recipe book offered there, which has not only recipes but other

explanations of what is happening and how to deal with it. Also, I'd

suggest getting at least some ZipnSqueeze bags (if you're gonna be

wired or tightly banded, particularly) and the jaw wrap. (No. I do

not get a commission!)

I had success blending 's Chunky Soups. Friends kindly gave

me a stick blender, which was wonderful and made for easy clean up. I

just put the soup, and later, refried beans and Spanish rice, in a

Pyrex measuring cup, 2 cups or larger, stuck the blender in there,

liquefied it using broth or milk, and then zapped it in the

microwave. easy, easy, and felt good in the tummy, too.

Talk with whoever prescribed the anti-depressants and with your

surgeon about what to do. Some pills can be pulverized and dissolved

in liquids. Some can't -- especially if they're in time release

capsules. It may also be that you will need to substitute something

longer-lasting for something you've been using. Or it may be that

you'll be able to take pills. But do ask about all this. The only

thing that kept me from taking pills was that my throat was very,

very sore for a few days from the intubation. This was all better

within a week. But I was neither wired nor banded.

Cammie

>

> Hi everyone,

> I have been in braces for about a year and a half. When I first

saw the orthodontist he told

> me I would need surgery so I knew this was coming but now that I

have a date set I am

> starting to get scared.

> I go on the table on December 22nd for upper jaw proceedure. They

are going to move

> the upper jaw forward. I have never had any surgery as big as this

so I am getting very

> nervous. Four years ago I had surgery for sleep apnea (tonsils,

adnoids, soft palate

> reshaping, uvula removed, deviated septum repaired) and that was

really hard on me.

> That proceedure left me unable to eat solid foods for about two

weeks. I thought that was

> miserable so I am very concerned about a proceedure that is more

involved.

> If anyone has recipes that they can send me please do at the e-mail

address below. Also

> can you take pills post-op? I would hate to go through this

process without my anti-

> depressants.

> Thanks,

>

> scottfly27atgmaildotcom

[Guest guest]

Hey both of you guys. OK, i was right in your place.... TERIFIED..

i was freaking for days or maybe two weeks before, but definitely

not months before surgery. i will tell you this, for some unknown

reason, it all sort of goes away aobut 2 days before surgery. i

think you just get so used to the idea that this IS A CHOICE you are

making, you WILL make it through and SO MANY PEOPLE have had it

done, that all your freaking out energy has been spent! This board

really really helped me a lot. stay with us and ask anything you

need to. We were all frightened and it's amazing how time fades

memories. i am 4 months post op and those early days of liquid diet

and being swollen seem so long ago. keep in touch.

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> > I have been in braces for about a year and a half. When I first

> saw the orthodontist he told

> > me I would need surgery so I knew this was coming but now that I

> have a date set I am

> > starting to get scared.

> > I go on the table on December 22nd for upper jaw proceedure.

They

> are going to move

> > the upper jaw forward. I have never had any surgery as big as

this

> so I am getting very

> > nervous. Four years ago I had surgery for sleep apnea (tonsils,

> adnoids, soft palate

> > reshaping, uvula removed, deviated septum repaired) and that was

> really hard on me.

> > That proceedure left me unable to eat solid foods for about two

> weeks. I thought that was

> > miserable so I am very concerned about a proceedure that is more

> involved.

> > If anyone has recipes that they can send me please do at the e-

mail

> address below. Also

> > can you take pills post-op? I would hate to go through this

> process without my anti-

> > depressants.

> > Thanks,

> >

> > scottfly27atgmaildotcom

[Guest guest]

Hey both of you guys. OK, i was right in your place.... TERIFIED..

i was freaking for days or maybe two weeks before, but definitely

not months before surgery. i will tell you this, for some unknown

reason, it all sort of goes away aobut 2 days before surgery. i

think you just get so used to the idea that this IS A CHOICE you are

making, you WILL make it through and SO MANY PEOPLE have had it

done, that all your freaking out energy has been spent! This board

really really helped me a lot. stay with us and ask anything you

need to. We were all frightened and it's amazing how time fades

memories. i am 4 months post op and those early days of liquid diet

and being swollen seem so long ago. keep in touch.

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> > I have been in braces for about a year and a half. When I first

> saw the orthodontist he told

> > me I would need surgery so I knew this was coming but now that I

> have a date set I am

> > starting to get scared.

> > I go on the table on December 22nd for upper jaw proceedure.

They

> are going to move

> > the upper jaw forward. I have never had any surgery as big as

this

> so I am getting very

> > nervous. Four years ago I had surgery for sleep apnea (tonsils,

> adnoids, soft palate

> > reshaping, uvula removed, deviated septum repaired) and that was

> really hard on me.

> > That proceedure left me unable to eat solid foods for about two

> weeks. I thought that was

> > miserable so I am very concerned about a proceedure that is more

> involved.

> > If anyone has recipes that they can send me please do at the e-

mail

> address below. Also

> > can you take pills post-op? I would hate to go through this

> process without my anti-

> > depressants.

> > Thanks,

> >

> > scottfly27atgmaildotcom

[Guest guest]

is right. I think we all went through that " freakin out " stage.

Before my surgery I had a panic attack so bad I had to pull off the

parkway and calm myslef down so I could continue to drive home. I was

a wreck. It is easier t osay than to do but try to calm yourself

down. You will be amazed at how easy the actual surgery is, the

recovery is hard but bearable. You will make it through. In the mean

time stay as busy as possible. I spent a lot of time making lists of

things I would need and getting my house ready I made a lot of cream

soups and pureed meals and froze them so they would just need heated.

Try to stay busy and calm, and remeber there are a lot of people here

who have been through the same thing as you if you need to talk.

Marsha

> > >

> > > Hi everyone,

> > > I have been in braces for about a year and a half. When I

first

> > saw the orthodontist he told

> > > me I would need surgery so I knew this was coming but now that

I

> > have a date set I am

> > > starting to get scared.

> > > I go on the table on December 22nd for upper jaw proceedure.

> They

> > are going to move

> > > the upper jaw forward. I have never had any surgery as big as

> this

> > so I am getting very

> > > nervous. Four years ago I had surgery for sleep apnea

(tonsils,

> > adnoids, soft palate

> > > reshaping, uvula removed, deviated septum repaired) and that

was

> > really hard on me.

> > > That proceedure left me unable to eat solid foods for about two

> > weeks. I thought that was

> > > miserable so I am very concerned about a proceedure that is

more

> > involved.

> > > If anyone has recipes that they can send me please do at the e-

> mail

> > address below. Also

> > > can you take pills post-op? I would hate to go through this

> > process without my anti-

> > > depressants.

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > scottfly27atgmaildotcom

[Guest guest]

is right. I think we all went through that " freakin out " stage.

Before my surgery I had a panic attack so bad I had to pull off the

parkway and calm myslef down so I could continue to drive home. I was

a wreck. It is easier t osay than to do but try to calm yourself

down. You will be amazed at how easy the actual surgery is, the

recovery is hard but bearable. You will make it through. In the mean

time stay as busy as possible. I spent a lot of time making lists of

things I would need and getting my house ready I made a lot of cream

soups and pureed meals and froze them so they would just need heated.

Try to stay busy and calm, and remeber there are a lot of people here

who have been through the same thing as you if you need to talk.

Marsha

> > >

> > > Hi everyone,

> > > I have been in braces for about a year and a half. When I

first

> > saw the orthodontist he told

> > > me I would need surgery so I knew this was coming but now that

I

> > have a date set I am

> > > starting to get scared.

> > > I go on the table on December 22nd for upper jaw proceedure.

> They

> > are going to move

> > > the upper jaw forward. I have never had any surgery as big as

> this

> > so I am getting very

> > > nervous. Four years ago I had surgery for sleep apnea

(tonsils,

> > adnoids, soft palate

> > > reshaping, uvula removed, deviated septum repaired) and that

was

> > really hard on me.

> > > That proceedure left me unable to eat solid foods for about two

> > weeks. I thought that was

> > > miserable so I am very concerned about a proceedure that is

more

> > involved.

> > > If anyone has recipes that they can send me please do at the e-

> mail

> > address below. Also

> > > can you take pills post-op? I would hate to go through this

> > process without my anti-

> > > depressants.

> > > Thanks,

> > >

> > > scottfly27atgmaildotcom

[Guest guest]

It's sort of " the calm before the storm. " And it does happen with

many, if not most, people.

One other thought to hold onto: This is one surgery where you're

going for improvement, rather than fighting a killer disease. I agree

that the element of choice is crucial, but when I considered what a

friend who had serious cancer surgery was going through, it made my

decision seem far less cataclismic. (P.S.: The friend did well, too!

Hallelujah!)

Cammie

>

> Hey both of you guys. OK, i was right in your place....

TERIFIED..

> i was freaking for days or maybe two weeks before, but definitely

> not months before surgery. i will tell you this, for some unknown

> reason, it all sort of goes away aobut 2 days before surgery. i

> think you just get so used to the idea that this IS A CHOICE you

are

> making, you WILL make it through and SO MANY PEOPLE have had it

> done, that all your freaking out energy has been spent! This board

> really really helped me a lot. stay with us and ask anything you

> need to. We were all frightened and it's amazing how time fades

> memories. i am 4 months post op and those early days of liquid diet

> and being swollen seem so long ago. keep in touch.

[Guest guest]

It's sort of " the calm before the storm. " And it does happen with

many, if not most, people.

One other thought to hold onto: This is one surgery where you're

going for improvement, rather than fighting a killer disease. I agree

that the element of choice is crucial, but when I considered what a

friend who had serious cancer surgery was going through, it made my

decision seem far less cataclismic. (P.S.: The friend did well, too!

Hallelujah!)

Cammie

>

> Hey both of you guys. OK, i was right in your place....

TERIFIED..

> i was freaking for days or maybe two weeks before, but definitely

> not months before surgery. i will tell you this, for some unknown

> reason, it all sort of goes away aobut 2 days before surgery. i

> think you just get so used to the idea that this IS A CHOICE you

are

> making, you WILL make it through and SO MANY PEOPLE have had it

> done, that all your freaking out energy has been spent! This board

> really really helped me a lot. stay with us and ask anything you

> need to. We were all frightened and it's amazing how time fades

> memories. i am 4 months post op and those early days of liquid diet

> and being swollen seem so long ago. keep in touch.