Re: Few questions from a newcomer

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Look at the Zip N Squeeze site referenced above.

Beaudette is a registered nurse who invented the zippie bags,

and wrote the book of advice/recipes, etc. She's worked with jaw

surgery patients for a long time, and really produces these things

more out of concern for helping the patients than as a money making

project, I believe. (Nope. I'm not her partner, don't get a kick

back, have no vested interest in zippies. I just believe that they're

good products if you're gonna be wired shut, particularly.)

Actually, I didn't need the zippies, as I was neither wired nor

banded, but there's a lot of useful info in the book. And the jaw

wraps were wonderful! No drip. No having to hold them in place. Soft,

stayed put, and could be used for hot or cold. (I was told ice for

the first 48 hours, then heat.)

can't help about Perth; sorry. I do know that folks on these sites

have had plastic surgeons as well as oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

I think it's a matter of your own confidence level with the surgeon,

and how well you get on with him or her.

Best,

Cammie

P.S. Suspicions confirmed about the Silva book...

>

> Hi all,

> I'm new to this site and I'm scheduled to have my braces on in 2

> weeks then lower jaw advancement in 10 months. I am from Western

> Australia and I was wondering if anyone else on this site has had

> this done in Perth and what surgeon did they go to? Also I've been

> refered to a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgoen not an OC - does

> anyone know any disadvantages/advantages to not seeing a surgeon

who

> just does one type of op? Also how long do the bands usually stay

on

> for post op? Has anyone come across some good sites or books? (I

> was a sucker for buying Sach Silva's book and it was a lot of

crock!

> Did anyone have any probs yawning, coughing etc with bands/wires?

> What were most people scared of before the surgery and what were

the

> most probs people had after the surgery?

>

> Scared!

> Lorraine