Shiloh Surgery #3 tomorrow.

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I know I don't post much here as this board moves so fast and since

this is my third surgery and I don't have many preop questions

having been there done that twice already.... and in braces on and

off for the last 6 yrs...

But I noticed theres a few people having surgery tomorrow too!

I am in tomorrow for a leforte and genio.

But I've never had the leforte done.

I figured I'd re-introduce myself to those who joined in the last

few months.

I am a 31 year old programmer, 3kids, smallest just turned 6 months

old, breastfeeding stay at home this year mom...Like I said this is

my third surgery...not something I am proud of but I won't stop

until the bite is good. But I should be wired this time for the

first time and am sure I'll have more questions and look for blender

recipies again.

Yes you can forget your favorites!

Alison aka Shiloh

Off to take some preop pictures!

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Shiloh,

I'm having a upper leforte 3 piece and genio tomorrow as well. I'll

be thinking of you and sending you lots of positive vibes. Wow, 3

surgeries. That takes a lot of guts and patience! I'll be more than

happy to trade recipes for the blender with you as of Weds! There are

quite a few people here that have been or are currently wired so I'm

sure they'll be able to provide you with a few pointers. Just

remember, stay focused and positive!

Sara

> I know I don't post much here as this board moves so fast and since

> this is my third surgery and I don't have many preop questions

> having been there done that twice already.... and in braces on and

> off for the last 6 yrs...

>

> But I noticed theres a few people having surgery tomorrow too!

>

> I am in tomorrow for a leforte and genio.

> But I've never had the leforte done.

> I figured I'd re-introduce myself to those who joined in the last

> few months.

>

> I am a 31 year old programmer, 3kids, smallest just turned 6 months

> old, breastfeeding stay at home this year mom...Like I said this is

> my third surgery...not something I am proud of but I won't stop

> until the bite is good. But I should be wired this time for the

> first time and am sure I'll have more questions and look for

blender

> recipies again.

> Yes you can forget your favorites!

>

> Alison aka Shiloh

>

> Off to take some preop pictures!

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Hi Sara,

I think I am just having a leforte 1 but he said you never know once

you get in there - lol..also I am having polyp removal in my sinuses.

(I just knew they were there if they open you up and find them they

take them out!)

Wow, 3

surgeries. That takes a lot of guts and patience!

=Yeah among other thing$ My husband calls it my hobby.

I'll be more than

happy to trade recipes for the blender with you as of Weds! There are

quite a few people here that have been or are currently wired so I'm

sure they'll be able to provide you with a few pointers. Just

remember, stay focused and positive!

=Funny its still hard. I put it so far out of my mind at six thirty

tonight I said oh crap I need to pack a suitcase for the hospital.

What are you all bringing?

Alison

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Alison

I just wore in a sweat suit with a jacket that zipped up the front.

The hospital I went to is only 10 minutes from my house, and they

made me get into a hospital gown as soon as I got in there. I just

wore the same clothes home that I wore in to the hospital. I also

brought a baby toothbrush in case the doctor wanted to show me any

special brushing techniques (which he didn't). I really didn't need

to bring anything but the clothes on my back.

> Hi Sara,

> I think I am just having a leforte 1 but he said you never know

once

> you get in there - lol..also I am having polyp removal in my

sinuses.

> (I just knew they were there if they open you up and find them

they

> take them out!)

>

> Wow, 3

> surgeries. That takes a lot of guts and patience!

> =Yeah among other thing$ My husband calls it my hobby.

>

> I'll be more than

> happy to trade recipes for the blender with you as of Weds! There

are

> quite a few people here that have been or are currently wired so

I'm

> sure they'll be able to provide you with a few pointers. Just

> remember, stay focused and positive!

> =Funny its still hard. I put it so far out of my mind at six

thirty

> tonight I said oh crap I need to pack a suitcase for the hospital.

>

> What are you all bringing?

> Alison

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I just wore in a sweat suit with a jacket that zipped up the front.

The hospital I went to is only 10 minutes from my house, and they

made me get into a hospital gown as soon as I got in there.

=yeah my comming home outfit is the same one I am wearing (new

undies of course but) I am up at six am surgery at 8 I can wear

those home!

I am wearing old jeans and an old shirt cause I am going to drool

all over it.

I also

brought a baby toothbrush in case the doctor wanted to show me any

special brushing techniques (which he didn't).

=Yes I am going to go buy those things tonight I think a more

sterile one than the ones in my bathroom are a good idea lol 3

kids...one in diapers one toilet training its probably not the

world's most sanitary place.

Oh and note to sell shave legs - lol

Alison

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Shaving your legs is a good idea because you certainly won't feel

like doing that for a while. I got mine waxed before I went in for

my surgery because I didn't want to bother with them for a couple of

weeks after! You'll be surprised what a big task washing your hair

is for the 1st time post op. Then again, this is your 3rd time, so

you already know this. )

>

> I just wore in a sweat suit with a jacket that zipped up the front.

> The hospital I went to is only 10 minutes from my house, and they

> made me get into a hospital gown as soon as I got in there.

> =yeah my comming home outfit is the same one I am wearing (new

> undies of course but) I am up at six am surgery at 8 I can wear

> those home!

>

> I am wearing old jeans and an old shirt cause I am going to drool

> all over it.

>

> I also

> brought a baby toothbrush in case the doctor wanted to show me any

> special brushing techniques (which he didn't).

> =Yes I am going to go buy those things tonight I think a more

> sterile one than the ones in my bathroom are a good idea lol 3

> kids...one in diapers one toilet training its probably not the

> world's most sanitary place.

>

> Oh and note to sell shave legs - lol

>

> Alison

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Alison, you said:

" I put it so far out of my mind at six thirty

> tonight I said oh crap I need to pack a suitcase for the hospital "

My sentiments exactly! Despite over-organizing for this darn surgery

I am now digging my heels in the ground in terms of actually packing!

Think it's because it makes it all too real for me to stay calm about

whereas pretending to organize for it makes me feel better.

I'm not really bringing that much to the hospital because they

specifically told me to bring nothing except what I have on but I'm

still bringing a robe (as advised by Carol who was operated in the

same hospital), a pair of spongey comfy slippers, a couple of style

magazines that only have pictures (as advised by you), a CD to give

to my surgeon to play in the OR while they put me to sleep, my iPOD

to listen to in recovery room, a book to read while waiting to get

into the OR room, a head scarf to wrap around my hair when I leave

the hospital just in case it gets really greasy, and my cell phone so

that as soon as I can I can text my fiancee' that I am alive and

well! He'll be in San Francisco for business tomorrow and is wrought

with guilt for not being with me. I think he's silly because I know

I'll be fine but I understand where he's coming from. Lucky for me my

mother will be staying with me in the hospital and I'm sure she'll

pack a few essentials in her own bag for me, make up being one of

them!

Good luck and try to stay calm. I'm willing to bet this 3rd surgery

will be a piece of cake for you having been through 2 already. AND

after this surgery you'll see a definite improvement hopefully! The

light at the end of tunnel will be that much closer:-)

Sara

> Hi Sara,

> I think I am just having a leforte 1 but he said you never know

once

> you get in there - lol..also I am having polyp removal in my

sinuses.

> (I just knew they were there if they open you up and find them they

> take them out!)

>

> Wow, 3

> surgeries. That takes a lot of guts and patience!

> =Yeah among other thing$ My husband calls it my hobby.

>

> I'll be more than

> happy to trade recipes for the blender with you as of Weds! There

are

> quite a few people here that have been or are currently wired so I'm

> sure they'll be able to provide you with a few pointers. Just

> remember, stay focused and positive!

> =Funny its still hard. I put it so far out of my mind at six

thirty

> tonight I said oh crap I need to pack a suitcase for the hospital.

>

> What are you all bringing?

> Alison

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You'll be surprised what a big task washing your hair

> is for the 1st time post op. Then again, this is your 3rd time, so

> you already know this. )

>

>

LOL yep but your messy dirty hair is the least of your worries!

AH still trying to get dh to take me to burger king

Shiloh

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Well I am mostly packed.

Got to hit the drugstore for the few essentials that I can't bring

from home.

I did pack a hat though - lol.

a couple of style

magazines that only have pictures (as advised by you),

=lol I remember that post I got a big kick out of the book idea.

I am not sure I had a thought in the 24 hours after, no books, no tv

okay a little entertainment with the bedpan lady but..

a CD to give

to my surgeon to play in the OR while they put me to sleep

=lol, I do know of people who have done that. Mine didn't offer but

he is my age so he probably isn't playing polka tunes.

a head scarf to wrap around my hair when I leave

the hospital just in case it gets really greasy

=lol yes it does...remember they play with your hair too.

He'll be in San Francisco for business tomorrow and is wrought

with guilt for not being with me. I think he's silly because I know

I'll be fine but I understand where he's coming from. =actually you

will find it easier that he isn't there I found my dh being in

recovery a pain as I was using energy for him so I sent his butt

home.

Lucky for me my

mother will be staying with me in the hospital and I'm sure she'll

pack a few essentials in her own bag for me, make up being one of

them!

=yeah mom's are different and he won't see you all beat up just half

beat up.

Good luck and try to stay calm. I'm willing to bet this 3rd surgery

will be a piece of cake for you having been through 2 already. AND

after this surgery you'll see a definite improvement hopefully! The

light at the end of tunnel will be that much closer:-)

=ah recovery is recovery!

Off to gorge on fast food!

Shiloh

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Alison aka Shiloh,

All the best tomorrow with surgery #3. I hope it's the last one for

you!

Carol

> I know I don't post much here as this board moves so fast and since

> this is my third surgery and I don't have many preop questions

> having been there done that twice already.... and in braces on and

> off for the last 6 yrs...

>

> But I noticed theres a few people having surgery tomorrow too!

>

> I am in tomorrow for a leforte and genio.

> But I've never had the leforte done.

> I figured I'd re-introduce myself to those who joined in the last

> few months.

>

> I am a 31 year old programmer, 3kids, smallest just turned 6 months

> old, breastfeeding stay at home this year mom...Like I said this is

> my third surgery...not something I am proud of but I won't stop

> until the bite is good. But I should be wired this time for the

> first time and am sure I'll have more questions and look for

blender

> recipies again.

> Yes you can forget your favorites!

>

> Alison aka Shiloh

>

> Off to take some preop pictures!

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> Alison aka Shiloh,

> All the best tomorrow with surgery #3. I hope it's the last one for

> you!

> Carol

I hope so too! But...its all about the bite

alison