Re: I've got the ball a rollin' -- jane

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Jane,

Hi! I'm not totally positive on what caused my relapse. I know

that when I had the surgery the first time, they put wire inside my

jaw. It just didn't hold. Slowly, my jaw slipped back...all the

way! Now, I have wire in my jaw, and because it moved, the wire is

bent in a position where even if I didnt need the surgery done again,

they would need to go in and remove the wire. This time, they will

be using plates/screws. I am really excited about the results this

time. The plates/screws just sound so much sturdier to me. Also, I

have an open bite and crossbite they will be fixing this time, which

they didn't even mention last time. Oh, and Yes, I did go with a

different OS this time. The one who did my first surgery has seemed

to have " lost " my records. Sounds a little fishy to me!?!

Carolyn

> >

> > Last friday, March 11, I finally got my braces on. I have only

> been

> > waiting for them since August of 04. I am paying for them out of

> my

> > own pocket, so I had to reschedule my appt. 2x. On top of that,

I

> am

> > getting divorced, and right now, I'm not sure I will even have

> > insurance when it is time to do my surgery. I have to have

bottom

> > and possibly top done. About 12 yrs ago, I wore braces for 3 yrs

> and

> > had my bottom done. Unfortunately, it relapsed completely. Does

> > anyone have any ideas about insurance for me? Has anyone else

> > started the process while going through a divorce? I guess I

will

> > just take it a day at a time right now and figure something out

> when

> > it gets closer.

> >

> > Carolyn