Guest guest Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Hi All: I just spent over 2 hours with my OD putting the hooks and wires on. The hooks are actually attached to the surgical wire. The OD made marks on the surgical wire as to where the hooks were to be placed. He then sautered (sp?) the hooks onto the wire and there ya have it. The hooks look and feel like little fangs...OUCH...As long as I don't talk I am okay. It is more of an uncomfortable feeling than pain. There are about 16 hooks in all. The gold hooks surely look noticeable against my ceramic braces. Oh well, I guess it will even get better when I am banded shut after surgery. The OD stated that I still have to go back and see him a few more times before surgery to make sure nothing is broken. Darn, I was looking forward to being released from him for awhile..(haha) Anyway, now I have to give the OS a call for the pre-op appointment. Excitement at its best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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