Re: Home from the hospital - I survived!

[Guest guest]

Tarryn,

Wow! That sounds like quite the experience. Funny after the

fact ... but I'd probably have been a little freaked out while it was

happening.

Thanks for sharing ... and for your well wishes!

Take care,

Carol

> > > > Tarryn,

> > > > Yeah, I guess these folks are busybusybusy. At least it

gives

> us

> > > a

> > > > chance to read the latest magazines or stare blankly at a

> really

> > > cool

> > > > fish tank, or something.

> > > > It's no fun when things are left out. I think I have a great

> set

> > > of

> > > > doctors ... but there were still things that they neglected

to

> > > > mention. I dunno ... maybe because they do this all day

every

> > > day -

> > > > sometimes they think they have told us and they haven't.

> > > Thankfully,

> > > > there are places like this to ask questions and share

> experiences

> > > and

> > > > vent!

> > > > So, do you have the Skeletal Wires that will be removed too?

> Any

> > > > idea when they will come out? I'd love to have someone to

> share

> > > that

> > > > experience with 'cause I'm quite anxious about it.

> > > > I'm doing ok, two weeks post-op. I'm starting back to work

> today

> > > > from 10-2. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time.

> > > > As 's Law would have it, I woke up this morning with

> this

> > > > shooting pain in my chin. I hadn't felt pain there before.

> So,

> > > it

> > > > seems that I'll have this brand new issue to deal with on my

> > first

> > > > day back. Oh, well. At least my boyfriend found me this

> great

> > > > liquid pain medicine at CVS last night. I had been taking

the

> > > > children's stuff (Motrin) ... but it tasted gross and really

> > > wasn't

> > > > strong enough. He found me some adult strength stuff

> (Tylenol),

> > > so

> > > > I'm hopeful that will get me through the day.

> > > > How are things in your world? You're just a couple of days

> away

> > > from

> > > > 2 weeks post-op, right?

> > > > Happy thoughts,

> > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Carol,

I have a question for you: do your skeletal wires ever hurt? Because

when I woke up this morning mine were so sore, I could barely move

my mouth. And now (at night) it's really sore again...

I went shopping with my aunt this morning. I didn't really feel like

going at first, because of the pain, but then I thought of you, back

at work fulltime this week! so I decided to stop feeling sorry for

myself and get out of bed. So, you inspired me!

Have a good day tomorrow

Tarryn

> > > > > Tarryn,

> > > > > Yeah, I guess these folks are busybusybusy. At least it

> gives

> > us

> > > > a

> > > > > chance to read the latest magazines or stare blankly at a

> > really

> > > > cool

> > > > > fish tank, or something.

> > > > > It's no fun when things are left out. I think I have a

great

> > set

> > > > of

> > > > > doctors ... but there were still things that they

neglected

> to

> > > > > mention. I dunno ... maybe because they do this all day

> every

> > > > day -

> > > > > sometimes they think they have told us and they haven't.

> > > > Thankfully,

> > > > > there are places like this to ask questions and share

> > experiences

> > > > and

> > > > > vent!

> > > > > So, do you have the Skeletal Wires that will be removed

too?

> > Any

> > > > > idea when they will come out? I'd love to have someone to

> > share

> > > > that

> > > > > experience with 'cause I'm quite anxious about it.

> > > > > I'm doing ok, two weeks post-op. I'm starting back to

work

> > today

> > > > > from 10-2. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time.

> > > > > As 's Law would have it, I woke up this morning with

> > this

> > > > > shooting pain in my chin. I hadn't felt pain there

before.

> > So,

> > > > it

> > > > > seems that I'll have this brand new issue to deal with on

my

> > > first

> > > > > day back. Oh, well. At least my boyfriend found me

this

> > great

> > > > > liquid pain medicine at CVS last night. I had been taking

> the

> > > > > children's stuff (Motrin) ... but it tasted gross and

really

> > > > wasn't

> > > > > strong enough. He found me some adult strength stuff

> > (Tylenol),

> > > > so

> > > > > I'm hopeful that will get me through the day.

> > > > > How are things in your world? You're just a couple of

days

> > away

> > > > from

> > > > > 2 weeks post-op, right?

> > > > > Happy thoughts,

> > > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Tarryn,

From post-op day 3 until post up day 6 (give or take) the one on the

right side of my chin was painful - but only if touched. If the

slightest pressure was put on it I would scream. It hasn't bothered

me since.

For one day, about 15 days post-op the one on the left side of my

chin hurt all day. It hasn't bothered me since.

I don't know what the future holds ... but that's my scoop so far.

If *I* inspired *you* ... then I'm happier than I've been all day!!!

I'm smiling even though it hurts!!! You have really made my week!!!

I actually didn't make it through the entire day. I work 8:30-5:30,

normally. It was a very busy day today ... and I made it until 4:30 -

and then I left early. I figure it's best to listen to my body

instead of worrying about being strong.

Thanks ... so much ... you have a good day tomorrow too!!!

Carol

> > > > Tarryn,

> > > > I believe mine are coming out at the 10 week mark. You may

> > > actually

> > > > get yours out first, then. I'd really love to hear how that

> goes

> > > > when it happens. I was told it was painless, too. But ...

it

> > > still

> > > > freaks me out.

> > > > I'm sorry to hear about your pain but I'm glad it's subsided

a

> > > bit.

> > > > I had a stabbing/shooting pain my chin all day yesterday -

but

> > > when I

> > > > woke up this morning it was gone. Today was a good day - no

> > major

> > > > pain. I think I'll ask my Surgeon about that Myprodol. I

> need a

> > > > good pain killer that I can take and still function on.

> > > > The Tylenol takes the edge of - sorta kinda - but I think I

> need

> > > > something stronger.

> > > > I'm tingling and stuff too. It's strange how it happens out

> of

> > > > nowhere and is in random place. I'm just hopeful that it

> means

> > > > feeling will eventually come back. I'm numb from my lower

> > eyelids

> > > to

> > > > my chin!

> > > > Work wasn't too bad. Everyone has been supportive and I've

> been

> > > > taking it easy. Next week will be the real challenge as it

> will

> > > be a

> > > > full week for me.

> > > > Take care,

> > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Thanks Carol. Today it's not sore at all, so guess it just comes

and goes. I forgot to tell you that when I was out yesterday I had

ice cream, and I ate it all! It was so delicious. I had to ask the

waitress for extra serviettes (napkins) but I managed it. Yey!

Ah, I'm glad I made your week!

Sending you a virtual hug!

Tarryn

> > > > > Tarryn,

> > > > > I believe mine are coming out at the 10 week mark. You

may

> > > > actually

> > > > > get yours out first, then. I'd really love to hear how

that

> > goes

> > > > > when it happens. I was told it was painless, too.

But ...

> it

> > > > still

> > > > > freaks me out.

> > > > > I'm sorry to hear about your pain but I'm glad it's

subsided

> a

> > > > bit.

> > > > > I had a stabbing/shooting pain my chin all day yesterday -

> but

> > > > when I

> > > > > woke up this morning it was gone. Today was a good day -

no

> > > major

> > > > > pain. I think I'll ask my Surgeon about that Myprodol. I

> > need a

> > > > > good pain killer that I can take and still function on.

> > > > > The Tylenol takes the edge of - sorta kinda - but I think

I

> > need

> > > > > something stronger.

> > > > > I'm tingling and stuff too. It's strange how it happens

out

> > of

> > > > > nowhere and is in random place. I'm just hopeful that it

> > means

> > > > > feeling will eventually come back. I'm numb from my lower

> > > eyelids

> > > > to

> > > > > my chin!

> > > > > Work wasn't too bad. Everyone has been supportive and

I've

> > been

> > > > > taking it easy. Next week will be the real challenge as

it

> > will

> > > > be a

> > > > > full week for me.

> > > > > Take care,

> > > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Tarryn,

Yeah, comes and goes. That about sums up everthing I'm dealing with

related to my surgery!

Yay!!! Ice Cream!!!!!!!

By the way, I worked a full day yesterday. It wasn't easy and I

was tired when I got home - but I did it!

Hugs back!

Carol

> > > > Tarryn,

> > > > Wow! That sounds like quite the experience. Funny after the

> > > > fact ... but I'd probably have been a little freaked out

while

> it

> > > was

> > > > happening.

> > > > Thanks for sharing ... and for your well wishes!

> > > > Take care,

> > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Carol,

Had my 3-week checkup today. 's Law: after the 45 min ait last

week, today we were in and out of there in 7 minutes! It was so

funny. I had x-rays taken - I kept thinking of Luna's comment

about " You want to put prongs in my ears so that I can't move while

you shoot my skull full of X-ray radiation? OK, sounds like fun! "

and I couldn't stop giggling!

In other news, I'm having the skeletal wires taken out this

Wednesday. The doctor said it's just a 15 min thing, but now I'm

getting worried! I'm really a big baby when it comes to dental

procedures that I'm awake for. When I had 2 teeth pulled last year,

I was absolutely hysterical. My poor dentist! Anyway. Maybe I'll

just close my eyes and not look. The doctor also said we'll have a

look at the x-rays then, because the machine hadn't warmed up this

morning (we were there at 7.30!) and it would have taken ages for

them to develop.

I finished the second round of antibiotics this morning - thank

goodness because they were really starting to annoy me. The doctor

gave me a pro-biotic which had to be taken 2 hours *before* the

antibiotic. This was really not the best thing for someone with a

memory like mine! But I managed to finish the course which is the

important thing I suppose. And it was really very thoughtful of my

doctor to prescribe a probiotic for me.

My muscles have been quite stiff today, but I'm using my rice bag at

the moment! So they feel happier now.

Congrats on managing a full day at work! I'm going back to work next

week, I decided. I'm tired of sitting at home...

Happy 3-week btw! 5 weeks til you're unwired now??

Have a good day

Tarryn

> > > > > Tarryn,

> > > > > Wow! That sounds like quite the experience. Funny after

the

> > > > > fact ... but I'd probably have been a little freaked out

> while

> > it

> > > > was

> > > > > happening.

> > > > > Thanks for sharing ... and for your well wishes!

> > > > > Take care,

> > > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Tarryn,

I'm at the office now, on lunch. I had to leave 45 minutes early

yesterday and came in 45 minutes late today. So, so far, I've only

worked the one full day. I've decided to listen to my body ... and

not push myself. Thankfully, both my Supervisor and my Manager have

been extremely understanding. As long as I have time to use, I'll be

taking it when I need to.

So ... 7 minutes, eh? That's too funny!!! Yeah, I'm looking forward

to my next set of x-rays ... just so I can think of Luna and laugh

out loud! The person doing the x-rays will probably think I've gone

insane ... but that's fine with me! Laughter is such good

medicine.

So, Skeletal Wires out on Wednesday. Okay. You'll be in my thoughts

and prayers all day. And I'll be anxious to hear all about it. I

know it will go fine. I'll be holding your hand through

cyberspace!

So, I've been off antibiotics since about 12 days post-op. My

Surgeon never gave me any more, or other type like you had. Was

there some reason why you had a second round?

Mmmm, the more I talk the stiffer my muscles get. By late afternoon,

I have to stop talking 'cause it takes too much effort for too little

result. I'm using my Bed Buddy, too. The warmth is amazingly

helpful. I think I'll start bringing it to the office. It will be a

lifesaver on breaks ... maybe help me put in a few more full days.

You remembered!!! Yes, today is my 3 week mark. I'm so

excited!!!!!!! 5 more to go ... and the wires come off. I can

hardly wait. I go for another post-op checkup on the 31st. I'll let

you know how that goes.

Have a great rest of the day!

Carol

> > > > Tarryn,

> > > > From post-op day 3 until post up day 6 (give or take) the one

> on

> > > the

> > > > right side of my chin was painful - but only if touched. If

> the

> > > > slightest pressure was put on it I would scream. It hasn't

> > > bothered

> > > > me since.

> > > > For one day, about 15 days post-op the one on the left side

of

> my

> > > > chin hurt all day. It hasn't bothered me since.

> > > > I don't know what the future holds ... but that's my scoop so

> > > far.

> > > > If *I* inspired *you* ... then I'm happier than I've been all

> > > day!!!

> > > > I'm smiling even though it hurts!!! You have really made my

> > > week!!!

> > > > I actually didn't make it through the entire day. I work

8:30-

> > > 5:30,

> > > > normally. It was a very busy day today ... and I made it

> until

> > > 4:30 -

> > > > and then I left early. I figure it's best to listen to my

> body

> > > > instead of worrying about being strong.

> > > > Thanks ... so much ... you have a good day tomorrow too!!!

> > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Carol,

It's great that the people you work with understand. I spoke to my

manager yesterday about going back to work, and he actually sounded

quite concerned about me! I'll probably be going back next Friday.

I was also off antibiotics about the 12th day postop, but then on

the morning of my 2week checkup I woke up with a really blocked

nose. We mentioned it to the doctor, and he was worried about a

possible sinus infection, so he prescribed a second round of

antibiotics, and the probiotic to protect the lining of my stomach

because it was the second course of antibiotics I'd be taking in a

short time.

Of course I remembered it was your 3 week! You're just 2 days before

me, so it's easy

I'm going to the orthodontist on the 31st as well, so we'll both

have something interesting to share...

I keep biting the inside of my bottom lip, and it hurts! But

everything else is pretty much ok.

We're going out for supper tonight...should be interesting! I'll

have to sit facing the wall, I think

Enjoy your weekend!

Tarryn

> > > > > Tarryn,

> > > > > From post-op day 3 until post up day 6 (give or take) the

one

> > on

> > > > the

> > > > > right side of my chin was painful - but only if touched.

If

> > the

> > > > > slightest pressure was put on it I would scream. It

hasn't

> > > > bothered

> > > > > me since.

> > > > > For one day, about 15 days post-op the one on the left

side

> of

> > my

> > > > > chin hurt all day. It hasn't bothered me since.

> > > > > I don't know what the future holds ... but that's my scoop

so

> > > > far.

> > > > > If *I* inspired *you* ... then I'm happier than I've been

all

> > > > day!!!

> > > > > I'm smiling even though it hurts!!! You have really made

my

> > > > week!!!

> > > > > I actually didn't make it through the entire day. I work

> 8:30-

> > > > 5:30,

> > > > > normally. It was a very busy day today ... and I made it

> > until

> > > > 4:30 -

> > > > > and then I left early. I figure it's best to listen to

my

> > body

> > > > > instead of worrying about being strong.

> > > > > Thanks ... so much ... you have a good day tomorrow too!!!

> > > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Tarryn,

Yes, I'm very lucky ... blessed even ... to have support at work,

with friends and with my family.

Alright! Dual Ortho appointments! We'll definetly have to swap

stories.

I'm just starting to feel the inside of my lips. They are all

indented by the wires and having been swollen and they are peeling.

Have a great time at dinner! I hope you get that seat you want!

Happy Four Day Weekend,

Carol

> > > > Tarryn,

> > > > Yeah, comes and goes. That about sums up everthing I'm

> dealing

> > > with

> > > > related to my surgery!

> > > > Yay!!! Ice Cream!!!!!!!

> > > > By the way, I worked a full day yesterday. It wasn't easy

> and

> > I

> > > > was tired when I got home - but I did it!

> > > > Hugs back!

> > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Carol,

It looks like I will only be having the wires out next Wednesday,

because the doctor is full this Wednesday. So just transfer all the

positive energy and vibes to next week!

Dinner was great. We went to a Greek restaurant, and I did get a seat

facing the wall! I couldn't eat much of the main meal, which was very

nice pasta, just coz it was so much effort! But the starter was a

platter, so it was all little things and much easier for me to eat.

and for pudding I had icecream again.

I was reading all your other posts, so I'm just going to reply here,

to save time

I'm not wired shut, but the first time I sneezed was really weird. It

totally surprised me. It just felt really strange to sneeze again!

I wasn't at all nervous when I went in to surgery, which was really

surprising because when I had my wisdoms removed 2 1/2 years ago I

was a total basket case. But for this op I think I was more excited

than anything else. I said to my mom I felt like I was on Extreme

Makeover, only without the cameras and millions of people watching,

of course.

I was extremely organized - I even had this article from the Reader's

Digest called " How to have a happy hospital stay " that I stuck to a

card my friend made me, to cheer myself up!

I'm not actually from the US, so no 4-Day Weekend for me! I'm from

South Africa, but I'm going to France in August, just for 2 months,

and then to the UK for a while. I'm really hoping I will be braceless

by then! I know Jane got her braces off after 3 months, and 3 months

is what my ortho originally said to me, so hold thumbs...

But what I wanted to say was, I can't believe how much you US people

pay for surgery, and the trouble you have getting the insurance

people to cover it. Here it's entirely covered by the medical aid,

and for me it was approved in less than two weeks.

Anyway, enough rambling for now. Hope you had a good long weekend!

Tarryn

> > > > > Tarryn,

> > > > > Yeah, comes and goes. That about sums up everthing I'm

> > dealing

> > > > with

> > > > > related to my surgery!

> > > > > Yay!!! Ice Cream!!!!!!!

> > > > > By the way, I worked a full day yesterday. It wasn't

easy

> > and

> > > I

> > > > > was tired when I got home - but I did it!

> > > > > Hugs back!

> > > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Tarryn,

Ok, next Wednesday it is, then. I'll send all the energy your way, I

promise!

I'm so glad you enjoyed your dinner ... and your seat.

I still haven't sneezed. I'm going to try and make it the entire 8

weeks. I wonder if that's even possible. Thanks for sharing your

experience with me!

I didn't realize you weren't in the US of A. South Africa? I would

absolutely love to visit. I've never been out of the country.

That's one place I'd certainly go - if I had the time and the money!

Yeah, I was told 3-4 months of braces after I'm unwired. That would

have us both out of braces before 2005 is over. That sounds like a

great goal to shoot for!

I'm envious of what other contries offer by way of heath care. I

guess I just have to work with what I've got. Thankfully I have

Insurance ... and my sugery was approved! I can't begin to imagine

all these bills being my responsibility - in total!

Well, the long weekend is over for me. Back to work tomorrow and I

have an follow up appointment in the AM. I'll letcha know how it

goes!

Take care and thanks for sharing!!!

Carol

> > > > Tarryn,

> > > > I'm at the office now, on lunch. I had to leave 45 minutes

> early

> > > > yesterday and came in 45 minutes late today. So, so far,

I've

> > > only

> > > > worked the one full day. I've decided to listen to my

body ...

> > > and

> > > > not push myself. Thankfully, both my Supervisor and my

Manager

> > > have

> > > > been extremely understanding. As long as I have time to use,

> > I'll

> > > be

> > > > taking it when I need to.

> > > > So ... 7 minutes, eh? That's too funny!!! Yeah, I'm looking

> > > forward

> > > > to my next set of x-rays ... just so I can think of Luna and

> > laugh

> > > > out loud! The person doing the x-rays will probably think

I've

> > > gone

> > > > insane ... but that's fine with me! Laughter is such good

> > > > medicine.

> > > > So, Skeletal Wires out on Wednesday. Okay. You'll be in my

> > > thoughts

> > > > and prayers all day. And I'll be anxious to hear all about

> it.

> > I

> > > > know it will go fine. I'll be holding your hand through

> > > > cyberspace!

> > > > So, I've been off antibiotics since about 12 days post-op.

My

> > > > Surgeon never gave me any more, or other type like you had.

> Was

> > > > there some reason why you had a second round?

> > > >

> > > > Mmmm, the more I talk the stiffer my muscles get. By late

> > > afternoon,

> > > > I have to stop talking 'cause it takes too much effort for

too

> > > little

> > > > result. I'm using my Bed Buddy, too. The warmth is

amazingly

> > > > helpful. I think I'll start bringing it to the office. It

> will

> > > be a

> > > > lifesaver on breaks ... maybe help me put in a few more full

> > > days.

> > > > You remembered!!! Yes, today is my 3 week mark. I'm so

> > > > excited!!!!!!! 5 more to go ... and the wires come off. I

can

> > > > hardly wait. I go for another post-op checkup on the 31st.

> I'll

> > > let

> > > > you know how that goes.

> > > > Have a great rest of the day!

> > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Carol,

Yes, South Africa. It's a great place...you should definitely come

and visit. I just think it's so cool to talk to people on the

opposite side of te world who are going thhrough exactly the same

thing as me!

Anyway, went to the orthodontist yesterday. And now for the not so

good news: she's not too happy with my profile, so she took some

photos and she's going to phone the surgeon to discuss it with him. I

have to agree with her though; I thought my profile would look so

much better after the op, and I would have this whole 'chin' thing,

and its just not happening! The surgeon told us that he would decide

during the procedure whether to do the genio as well or not, and he

said afterwards that he'd decided against it. I don't know if it's

just the swelling that's making things seem out of porportion, but

let's face it: the bone isn't going anywhere else.I can just SEE

myself having to have genioplasty done. I'm just feelling really

discouraged: I thought that everything would be over and done with

after the op. I know the aesthetics should be second to the jaws

functioning properly and a correct bite, but is it so much to ask to

look normal?? Sorry if it sounds like I'm whining: I'm glad that my

teeth fit together properly now, and that my overbite is gone, I'm

just not in the happiest of moods at the moment. So. On a brighter

side, I should be out of braces at the 3-month mark! That's a happy

thought.

How was your appointment?

Tarryn

> > > > > Tarryn,

> > > > > I'm at the office now, on lunch. I had to leave 45 minutes

> > early

> > > > > yesterday and came in 45 minutes late today. So, so far,

> I've

> > > > only

> > > > > worked the one full day. I've decided to listen to my

> body ...

> > > > and

> > > > > not push myself. Thankfully, both my Supervisor and my

> Manager

> > > > have

> > > > > been extremely understanding. As long as I have time to

use,

> > > I'll

> > > > be

> > > > > taking it when I need to.

> > > > > So ... 7 minutes, eh? That's too funny!!! Yeah, I'm

looking

> > > > forward

> > > > > to my next set of x-rays ... just so I can think of Luna

and

> > > laugh

> > > > > out loud! The person doing the x-rays will probably think

> I've

> > > > gone

> > > > > insane ... but that's fine with me! Laughter is such good

> > > > > medicine.

> > > > > So, Skeletal Wires out on Wednesday. Okay. You'll be in

my

> > > > thoughts

> > > > > and prayers all day. And I'll be anxious to hear all about

> > it.

> > > I

> > > > > know it will go fine. I'll be holding your hand through

> > > > > cyberspace!

> > > > > So, I've been off antibiotics since about 12 days post-op.

> My

> > > > > Surgeon never gave me any more, or other type like you

had.

> > Was

> > > > > there some reason why you had a second round?

> > > > >

> > > > > Mmmm, the more I talk the stiffer my muscles get. By late

> > > > afternoon,

> > > > > I have to stop talking 'cause it takes too much effort for

> too

> > > > little

> > > > > result. I'm using my Bed Buddy, too. The warmth is

> amazingly

> > > > > helpful. I think I'll start bringing it to the office. It

> > will

> > > > be a

> > > > > lifesaver on breaks ... maybe help me put in a few more

full

> > > > days.

> > > > > You remembered!!! Yes, today is my 3 week mark. I'm so

> > > > > excited!!!!!!! 5 more to go ... and the wires come off. I

> can

> > > > > hardly wait. I go for another post-op checkup on the

31st.

> > I'll

> > > > let

> > > > > you know how that goes.

> > > > > Have a great rest of the day!

> > > > > Carol

[Guest guest]

Tarryn,

I'm SO sorry to hear about the bad news. I'm sending you a HUGE

cyber HUG!!! Take a deep breath ... and wait and see what your

Surgeon says. And you're right about the swelling. It might be

making things look differently than they really are. You just hang

in there and focus on the good stuff - like getting your braces off

soon!

My appointment went really well. Thanks for asking!

The first thing the doctor said was how impressed she was with how

clean my mouth was. I was really proud! I've been working hard at

it! She said my headaches were normal and would fade as thing settle

down. She said people have actually gone 8 weeks without sneezing -

so if I do - I won't be the first. She said I can blow my nose now

if I need to - but gently. She said that although I feel movement -

it's only my muscle - my jaw and teeth are completely stationary and

looking good. She told me to use wax - ick! - if the inside of my

upper lip is sore. She also said that the bumps on my chin may be

from my high dairy diet and if I keep an eye on that and alter it a

bit I should see some improvement.

Anyway, thanks for letting me share. I hope you are in better

spirits today.

All my best,

Carol

> > > > Tarryn,

> > > > Yes, I'm very lucky ... blessed even ... to have support at

> work,

> > > > with friends and with my family.

> > > > Alright! Dual Ortho appointments! We'll definetly have to

> swap

> > > > stories.

> > > > I'm just starting to feel the inside of my lips. They are

all

> > > > indented by the wires and having been swollen and they are

> > peeling.

> > > > Have a great time at dinner! I hope you get that seat you

want!

> > > > Happy Four Day Weekend,

> > > > Carol