Re: Bad news for me today

[Guest guest]

Michele,

how terrible! I am so sorry to hear about all of the hell you have had

to go through. I can imagine that the thought of being wired shut for

two whole months, especially after all of the ordeal that you've just

been through can be very demoralizing. But think about it this way, at

least the debilitating pain that you are in right now and that you have

been experiencing in your joint will go away, or at least I hope so!

Given the problems that you've been having I'm guessing being wired

shut is probably your best and safest option to enabling a safe and

sturdy recovery for your jaw. At least this way it won't shift back. I

know it's tough, and I guess what ever I say won't make you feel any

better but try to hold on for just a little longer. You'll make it, I'm

sure of it! And we're always here for you.

Thinking of you,

Sara

> Bad day for me. I went to my DR today 2 week followup. Last week they

> took off the elastic's because of fulid in the joint. Ok, I have been

> watching my teeth move all week long. I have gone from an over bite to

> an open bite. I have a 7mm open bite. Today they took off the splint

> hope it was the cause of the open bite. They did that and then put

> elastic on. Within 30 minutes I was in so much pain my legs were

> buckling out from under me. Ok, back to the office and I had 4 DR

> looking at me They have never seen anything like this. They put in an

> IV and lots of sleepy drugs, so they could move my jaw into the

> correct posistion. It would go. So long store, I have to go back to

> surgery on thurs. They are taking out the plastic screws and the

> regular ones the really bad thing is I have to be wired for 2 months.

>

> I just wan to cry.

>

> Sad girl Michele

[Guest guest]

Michele

That is just horrible. I can't imagine having to go back in for

another surgery this soon. Try to look at it this way...at least you

are already laid up from the first surgery. I know that really

doesn't make you feel much better, but I would rather do this no

than get 6 weeks down the road, expecting them to take off the

wires, and then have them tell me I had to have a second surgery.

Try to remain positive. It is very important for your healing.

> Bad day for me. I went to my DR today 2 week followup. Last week

they

> took off the elastic's because of fulid in the joint. Ok, I have

been

> watching my teeth move all week long. I have gone from an over

bite to

> an open bite. I have a 7mm open bite. Today they took off the

splint

> hope it was the cause of the open bite. They did that and then put

> elastic on. Within 30 minutes I was in so much pain my legs were

> buckling out from under me. Ok, back to the office and I had 4 DR

> looking at me They have never seen anything like this. They put in

an

> IV and lots of sleepy drugs, so they could move my jaw into the

> correct posistion. It would go. So long store, I have to go back to

> surgery on thurs. They are taking out the plastic screws and the

> regular ones the really bad thing is I have to be wired for 2

months.

>

> I just wan to cry.

>

> Sad girl Michele

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

I am so sorry this is happening to you. I am glad you went back to

check with the DR though. Will be watching for your posts after the

next surgery on Thursday. Try to get your rest. Sending you best

wishes for a great surgery without complications this go round.

Hang in there. We will be here when you feel up to posting us.

Hugs,

Fran

> Bad day for me. I went to my DR today 2 week followup. Last week

they

> took off the elastic's because of fulid in the joint. Ok, I have

been

> watching my teeth move all week long. I have gone from an over

bite to

> an open bite. I have a 7mm open bite. Today they took off the

splint

> hope it was the cause of the open bite. They did that and then put

> elastic on. Within 30 minutes I was in so much pain my legs were

> buckling out from under me. Ok, back to the office and I had 4 DR

> looking at me They have never seen anything like this. They put in

an

> IV and lots of sleepy drugs, so they could move my jaw into the

> correct posistion. It would go. So long store, I have to go back to

> surgery on thurs. They are taking out the plastic screws and the

> regular ones the really bad thing is I have to be wired for 2

months.

>

> I just wan to cry.

>

> Sad girl Michele

[Guest guest]

Michele,

You sure do reinforce that all things are relative. We are each

dealing with our own pain and suffering both internal and external.

I'm so sorry to hear that yours has been so difficult for you. Keep

the faith that your doctor's will be able to help you and keep

positive that it will work itself out. I know that sounds lame - and

is much easier said than done - but, it's true.

We'll be thinking of you and sending you happy thoughts!

Take care and keep writing,

Carol

> Bad day for me. I went to my DR today 2 week followup. Last week they

> took off the elastic's because of fulid in the joint. Ok, I have been

> watching my teeth move all week long. I have gone from an over bite

to

> an open bite. I have a 7mm open bite. Today they took off the splint

> hope it was the cause of the open bite. They did that and then put

> elastic on. Within 30 minutes I was in so much pain my legs were

> buckling out from under me. Ok, back to the office and I had 4 DR

> looking at me They have never seen anything like this. They put in an

> IV and lots of sleepy drugs, so they could move my jaw into the

> correct posistion. It would go. So long store, I have to go back to

> surgery on thurs. They are taking out the plastic screws and the

> regular ones the really bad thing is I have to be wired for 2

months.

>

> I just wan to cry.

>

> Sad girl Michele