Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 great job tom! another success story. I guess kaiser has come a long way. never trusted them when i had them and would have been leary letting them do something this drastic but sounds like they hit a home run. how has your nose changed and was it positive? i've read it can cause deviated septum. it actually helped mine cuz it was deviated to the left slightly and now it's straight! it was also thin and now has a nice little flair. pain meds can be a drag. good to hear you don't need them. not to worry but the swelling should peak around day 3. keep up the ice and elevated sleeping and you'll be fine. let us know how you progress. eric > > Hay buddy, > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > time. > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 great job tom! another success story. I guess kaiser has come a long way. never trusted them when i had them and would have been leary letting them do something this drastic but sounds like they hit a home run. how has your nose changed and was it positive? i've read it can cause deviated septum. it actually helped mine cuz it was deviated to the left slightly and now it's straight! it was also thin and now has a nice little flair. pain meds can be a drag. good to hear you don't need them. not to worry but the swelling should peak around day 3. keep up the ice and elevated sleeping and you'll be fine. let us know how you progress. eric > > Hay buddy, > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > time. > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Congratulations, Tom! It sounds like everything went smoothly and you sound like you're doing great. I hope your recovery continues to be a smooth and happy ride. -- > > Hay buddy, > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > time. > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Congratulations, Tom! It sounds like everything went smoothly and you sound like you're doing great. I hope your recovery continues to be a smooth and happy ride. -- > > Hay buddy, > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > time. > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Hi Tom, I'm just curious how long have you had kaiser insurance??? I do have heathnet hmo right now and I don't think they will cover the surgery. So I'm thinking of changing it to Kaiser next year but I'm not sure if they will cover it right away? hanyvee (-: > > Hay buddy, > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > time. > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Hi Tom, I'm just curious how long have you had kaiser insurance??? I do have heathnet hmo right now and I don't think they will cover the surgery. So I'm thinking of changing it to Kaiser next year but I'm not sure if they will cover it right away? hanyvee (-: > > Hay buddy, > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > time. > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Yay Tom!! Glad to hear things went wella dn that you a) don't have any pain and don't have a splint! Isn't it great? I woke up fully expecting to have one-and since I was groggy and kinda numb, I remember feeling my front teeth wiht my finger to see if I could feel a splint-it was one of the first things I asked my surgeon about when he came to " release " me! I did the same re the nose-the water/hydrogen mix was great! I am 15 days post op today-met with my surgeon for a check in and he is very pleased-I get to " de-band " during the day as of tomorrow-only have to wear them at night for next week or so-then see hima gain in 2 weeks. I got new xrays done today and e looked at the before ones in comparison-amazing! My profile is totally different-even nose looks smaller!-and I have 4 plates and 27 screws in there holding little humpty dumpty together! ;0) I used ice constantly for a week, then moved on to warm compresses, worked great to ease the silght jaw ache and muscle ache from usage! Hope your recovery continues to go well...let me know if you have any questions...take care! Connie > > Hay buddy, > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > time. > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Yay Tom!! Glad to hear things went wella dn that you a) don't have any pain and don't have a splint! Isn't it great? I woke up fully expecting to have one-and since I was groggy and kinda numb, I remember feeling my front teeth wiht my finger to see if I could feel a splint-it was one of the first things I asked my surgeon about when he came to " release " me! I did the same re the nose-the water/hydrogen mix was great! I am 15 days post op today-met with my surgeon for a check in and he is very pleased-I get to " de-band " during the day as of tomorrow-only have to wear them at night for next week or so-then see hima gain in 2 weeks. I got new xrays done today and e looked at the before ones in comparison-amazing! My profile is totally different-even nose looks smaller!-and I have 4 plates and 27 screws in there holding little humpty dumpty together! ;0) I used ice constantly for a week, then moved on to warm compresses, worked great to ease the silght jaw ache and muscle ache from usage! Hope your recovery continues to go well...let me know if you have any questions...take care! Connie > > Hay buddy, > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > time. > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 God bless you Tom I am so happy for you! What a whirl you're on!!!!! I will catch up with you about my adventures, had a few, mostly I had bad sinus troubles that he fixed adn thas was something to overcome and then BAD INSOMNIA...now home for a week and feeling a- ok, just some sinus congestion and pressure, but nothing I can't handle... Congrats buddy I am so happy it was smooth sailing, good speed for a peaceful recovery and remember 2 words--as I am still " ensure shake- free " ----BLEND IT!! JO surgery and showed me what they had planned, upper forward 8mm > and bottom back 4mm. My big nose would change and I would have a > midline (cheeks!) again. Got something that tasted like bad Koolaid > for any nausea I might have after surgery and some pills to lower my > blood pressure and they said I was a bit excited. No duh! Went > into the OR and got on the table. Got hooked up to everything and > Dr's seemed to be in a very good mood! > > That's the last I remember until waking up in recovery. I started > working my mouth immediately to make sure I could talk. Didn't get > sick at all after surgery. My ice pack was my best friend and had > it with me through the night. Dr Poor came in and said a few things > and how everything went well. He said the fit wasn't excellent but > was very good. Had some apple juice through the evening. Got up a > few times and went to the bathroom. Long night and didn't sleep > much. Typical hospital stay where nurses keep coming in to do > something. Oh yeah and did I mention no pain? > > Wednesday morning bright and early about 7 ish Dr Wong comes in and > says how good I look and sound. He said that I was difficult because > I have a deep mouth but that everything went well. He said because > everything looked so good together that Dr Poor decided not to even > put in any splint (more good news!). Still no pain, yeah! > > Nurse Katy from the class comes in a while later and is amazed at > how good I look and sound! She said that I am really talking well > and then gives me the lowdown about the release procedures. I get > my anti nausea meds before leaving . > > I get released about 10:30 and my wife takes me home, about a 2 hour > trip. Trip is fine and don't get sick at all, wearing my ice pack > the whole way. First thing I do is take a shower. Ah! > > I get to work clearing my nose with a solution of peroxide and water > with a bit of nose spray thrown in. This will be a part of my > routine the rest of the day. Put a new ice pack on and then go > downstairs to get my first smoothie. All I can say is thank god I > bought the zip and squeeze stuff! It works great for both water and > smoothies. Oh yeah and I bought two of the ice pack wraps through > them too. What a smart purchase as they work great. Buy at least > two or extra ice packs as the ice packs don't last long and while > one is freezing you wear the other ones. > > First night was uneventlful went to sleep on the recliner > downstairs. Woke up at midnight and put on a new ice pack, got a > drink of water, worked on my congested nose a bit more with peroxide > and nose spray and back to sleep. Did I say I am still pain free? > Went right back to sleep and woke up about 6 ish which is by normal > wake up time. New ice pack, more peroxide and nose spray and here I > am! > > Looking forward to next Thursday when I get unwired! > > > > > > Hay buddy, > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > time. > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 God bless you Tom I am so happy for you! What a whirl you're on!!!!! I will catch up with you about my adventures, had a few, mostly I had bad sinus troubles that he fixed adn thas was something to overcome and then BAD INSOMNIA...now home for a week and feeling a- ok, just some sinus congestion and pressure, but nothing I can't handle... Congrats buddy I am so happy it was smooth sailing, good speed for a peaceful recovery and remember 2 words--as I am still " ensure shake- free " ----BLEND IT!! JO surgery and showed me what they had planned, upper forward 8mm > and bottom back 4mm. My big nose would change and I would have a > midline (cheeks!) again. Got something that tasted like bad Koolaid > for any nausea I might have after surgery and some pills to lower my > blood pressure and they said I was a bit excited. No duh! Went > into the OR and got on the table. Got hooked up to everything and > Dr's seemed to be in a very good mood! > > That's the last I remember until waking up in recovery. I started > working my mouth immediately to make sure I could talk. Didn't get > sick at all after surgery. My ice pack was my best friend and had > it with me through the night. Dr Poor came in and said a few things > and how everything went well. He said the fit wasn't excellent but > was very good. Had some apple juice through the evening. Got up a > few times and went to the bathroom. Long night and didn't sleep > much. Typical hospital stay where nurses keep coming in to do > something. Oh yeah and did I mention no pain? > > Wednesday morning bright and early about 7 ish Dr Wong comes in and > says how good I look and sound. He said that I was difficult because > I have a deep mouth but that everything went well. He said because > everything looked so good together that Dr Poor decided not to even > put in any splint (more good news!). Still no pain, yeah! > > Nurse Katy from the class comes in a while later and is amazed at > how good I look and sound! She said that I am really talking well > and then gives me the lowdown about the release procedures. I get > my anti nausea meds before leaving . > > I get released about 10:30 and my wife takes me home, about a 2 hour > trip. Trip is fine and don't get sick at all, wearing my ice pack > the whole way. First thing I do is take a shower. Ah! > > I get to work clearing my nose with a solution of peroxide and water > with a bit of nose spray thrown in. This will be a part of my > routine the rest of the day. Put a new ice pack on and then go > downstairs to get my first smoothie. All I can say is thank god I > bought the zip and squeeze stuff! It works great for both water and > smoothies. Oh yeah and I bought two of the ice pack wraps through > them too. What a smart purchase as they work great. Buy at least > two or extra ice packs as the ice packs don't last long and while > one is freezing you wear the other ones. > > First night was uneventlful went to sleep on the recliner > downstairs. Woke up at midnight and put on a new ice pack, got a > drink of water, worked on my congested nose a bit more with peroxide > and nose spray and back to sleep. Did I say I am still pain free? > Went right back to sleep and woke up about 6 ish which is by normal > wake up time. New ice pack, more peroxide and nose spray and here I > am! > > Looking forward to next Thursday when I get unwired! > > > > > > Hay buddy, > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > time. > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Thanks Connie. As I have said in a couple of other posts today the worst is the congestion right now. Ugh! I hope it goes away soon. How long? Waking up splint free was a bonus. I get my post op x- rays on Tuesday and then go back to get unwired on Thursday. Looking forward to that let me tell you! > > > Hay buddy, > > > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > > time. > > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Thanks Connie. As I have said in a couple of other posts today the worst is the congestion right now. Ugh! I hope it goes away soon. How long? Waking up splint free was a bonus. I get my post op x- rays on Tuesday and then go back to get unwired on Thursday. Looking forward to that let me tell you! > > > Hay buddy, > > > > > > hope you're out there and ok...thinking of ya. > > > write when you can and we'll catch up. > > > > > > > > > meanwhile...stay calm and just get through the moment one at a > > time. > > > All the best JO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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