Guest guest Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Hello Irene:) Welcome. I am sort of new here myself. I was told two years ago that I neede this so I had searched the internet and found this place and a few others. I am going to have upper and lower jaw surgery. How about you? I to am nervous and a bit scared. I am having it done in Green Bay Wisconsin which is about a hour and forty five min. from me. Next thursday I go to my OS in Green Bay and then go pre- register at the Hospital. My OD says that he will install the surgical hooks 2 days before it is done. These last two year seemed to fly by. Feel free to email me if you want. It sure would be nice to have a Surgery Buddy. KD8AIT@... Take care Irene. Dennis~ > Hello Everyone, > > I am new here. > > I have been reading this site for a couple of days and learning quite a > lot from everyone here. My big day for the surgery is Sep 14. I feel a > bit nervous (scared?) but also a bit excited. > > I've just seen that Dennis (if I remember correctly) will have the > surgery one day after mine... So, good luck to Dennis and me (and to > anyone who is going for the surgery). > > ~Irene~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Hi Dennis, I am going to have upper and lower jaw surgery as well. My orthodontist told me March 2004 that I may consider to have the surgery. He did tell me what could be done by surgery. However, he didn't say that that can ONLY be done by surgery and not braces. Further, extra costs (orthodontic treatment + surgery) have been my main concern, so I never really take his advice seriously. After having braces on for 16 months, I've started to notice that something is still protruding and something is still not enough for me to close my mouth naturally. I have been hearing a click on my jaw joint too. All these draw my attention. So, I asked my OD (orthodontist?) and he *finally* said: " It can't be done by braces only. It probably worths you to go talk to a surgeon. I can refer you to see the surgeon. " Wow... suddenly I knew that I may need a surgery just a few days ago even though this surgery is not a must. BTW, I visited him, the surgeon, this Tuesday for the first time...so, I made the decision right away. I don't know all the details regarding the surgery yet but will do on my next visit (next Tuesday morning). The hospital is about 45-50 minutes drive from my place. So, here is my story... Irene ^__^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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