Surgery in Michigan

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Hi everyone,

I've been lurking for a couple of months, and everyone's posts and

stories have been really helpful. I got braces in February 2001

(just before i turned 20), and lost some time because I moved from

California to Michigan. Also, there was some ambiguity in how to

treat my case.

On March 2nd, I'll be getting a mandibular advancement and

genioplasty with Dr. Norman Betts. (Anybody else have him?) My

orthodontist is Macnamara; I like him a lot. I was very, very

nervous initially; I had a lot of doubts as to whether to do this

surgery or not. once i decided to go ahead and do it, my anxiety

lifted.

Dr. Betts seems really optimistic about when i'll be able to return

to school. (I am in law school). If i'm not too self-conscious

about my appearance, he anticipates that i'll be able to return to

school in as little as two days. fortunately, surgery is in the

middle of my spring break so i won't need to do that.

Anyhow, I had a few questions for y'all--

1. Awhile ago, somebody posted the top 20 or so things you need

after surgery. zip-n-squeeze bags, incline pillows, whiteboard,

etc. Does anybody have that handy, and if so, would you mind e-

mailing it to me?

2. Not too long ago, somebody sent out a request for vegetarian

recipes that could be blenderized. If you wouldn't mind (anybody on

the board) sharing a vegetarian recipe with me, I would greatly

appreciate it.

3. How long did it take for you to be able to work out again? What

sort of workouts did you do to begin with? I work out about 5-6

days per week, and i've been eating really healthy and cutting down

the booze and sugar and other bad habits in the hopes of getting

super healthy and experiencing a quick recovery. I think i'll feel

a lot better if i can get to the gym sooner rather than later in the

process.

Thanks in advance for your help. This board is pretty amazing, and

I'm so impressed with the way everyone here helps each other out.

Anybody else getting surgery around March 2nd, and looking for a

surgery buddy?

Also, indian food blends really well. my mom has passed on some

indian recipes to me (she's such a great cook!) and i'm happy to

pass some blendable recipes on to anybody who asks...

Take care, and good luck everyone! sorry for such a long post!

Pamela