Re: Braces off before Christmas !!?!

[Guest guest]

,

I am absolutely thrilled for you! What fantastic news! You'll have to

let us know what the OS says.... Glad to hear you're smiling so

much!!!

Katja

>

> I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

jokingly

> was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

braces

> off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my teeth and

> said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with my

> surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of braces

(this

> time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally done!

>

> I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front but

I

> don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in four

> weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the braces

come

> off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full year

> after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but I'm

> hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done with

> surgeries for good.

>

> I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it. I've

just

> been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> minirascal-

>

[Guest guest]

WOW !!!!! What great news for you! I will keep my fingers crossed

that it happens by Christmas. Although I haven't had as much work

done on me as you have (what am I saying, we all know that you " win

the prize " in that catagory!!), I have had braces 3 times and both

upper and lower done twice. Some people that haven't been through

anything like this just don't understand.

Keep us posted!

a

>

> I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

jokingly

> was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

braces

> off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my teeth and

> said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with my

> surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of braces

(this

> time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally done!

>

> I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front but

I

> don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in four

> weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the braces

come

> off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full year

> after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but I'm

> hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done with

> surgeries for good.

>

> I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it. I've

just

> been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> minirascal-

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations, ! - That's awesome news!! I bet you are about

to jump out of your skin with excitement!! Yea, let's just hope

your surgeon forgot what he said! Woo Hoo - congrats to you! ~~~~

Diane (Idaho)

>

> I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

jokingly

> was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

braces

> off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my teeth

and

> said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with my

> surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of braces

(this

> time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally done!

>

> I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front but

I

> don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in four

> weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the braces

come

> off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full year

> after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but I'm

> hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done with

> surgeries for good.

>

> I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it. I've

just

> been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> minirascal-

>

[Guest guest]

hello karen!

oh my gosh, i am soo jealous of you right now!!! i've had my braces

on for 6 years this month and i'm getting my surgery dec. 22nd, so

my christmas will suck! i'm happy though that you are getting yours

off before then! how lucky! well i hope when you're eating all that

yummy food with those beautiful teeth, you'll think of me!

~ na ... snowboardgurl (check out my pics!)

>

> I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

jokingly

> was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

braces

> off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my teeth

and

> said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with my

> surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of braces

(this

> time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally done!

>

> I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front but

I

> don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in four

> weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the braces

come

> off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full year

> after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but I'm

> hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done with

> surgeries for good.

>

> I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it. I've

just

> been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> minirascal-

>

[Guest guest]

Whoohooo !! That is excellent news!! Looks like the two cabooses

of the June surgery group (you and Caboose) have moved right to

the front of the train:-) I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that

it all works out. Wow, after 9+ years of braces this time around I'm

sure it will feel very strange but nice to have those brackets

removed AND your husband will finally see you braceless:-) I am also

hoping that my ortho will be able to take my braces off next Tuesday

as he said he would but knowing that doctors always change their

minds I am trying not to put my hopes up too much. Still, can't wait

to run my tongue across my smooth teeth again. Keep us posted!

Sara xx

>

> I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

jokingly

> was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

braces

> off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my teeth and

> said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with my

> surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of braces

(this

> time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally done!

>

> I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front but

I

> don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in four

> weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the braces

come

> off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full year

> after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but I'm

> hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done with

> surgeries for good.

>

> I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it. I've

just

> been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> minirascal-

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Diane,

Yes, he did forget because his office called me today and said it

was okay to take my braces off. Now I just have to keep my fingers

crossed that everything looks good on Nov 29 to get the official

approval. Woo hoo! I hope everything is going well for you too.

> >

> > I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

> jokingly

> > was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

> braces

> > off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my teeth

> and

> > said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with my

> > surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of braces

> (this

> > time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally done!

> >

> > I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front

but

> I

> > don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in

four

> > weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the braces

> come

> > off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> > mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full

year

> > after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but I'm

> > hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done with

> > surgeries for good.

> >

> > I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it. I've

> just

> > been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> > minirascal-

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi na

Good luck with your surgery. I'm sure you're happy to finally be

ready for surgery and get it over with. I had my braces on for six

years as well before my first surgery and it seemed to take forever.

That does suck to have your surgery right before Christmas. I know

the feeling. I had one of my surgeries two days before Thanksgiving.

I was still so out of it though that I slept while everyone else

ate. I hope you'll be able to get your braces off soon after surgery

and enjoy your beautiful smile as well.

> >

> > I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

> jokingly

> > was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

> braces

> > off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my teeth

> and

> > said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with my

> > surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of braces

> (this

> > time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally done!

> >

> > I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front

but

> I

> > don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in

four

> > weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the braces

> come

> > off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> > mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full

year

> > after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but I'm

> > hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done with

> > surgeries for good.

> >

> > I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it. I've

> just

> > been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> > minirascal-

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sara!

Wow. Tuesday's the big day. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you as

well that your ortho takes them off. That's my biggest fear - that

my ortho will change his mind. Post some pictures of your new smile!

> >

> > I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

> jokingly

> > was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

> braces

> > off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my teeth

and

> > said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with my

> > surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of braces

> (this

> > time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally done!

> >

> > I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front

but

> I

> > don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in

four

> > weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the braces

> come

> > off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> > mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full

year

> > after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but I'm

> > hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done with

> > surgeries for good.

> >

> > I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it. I've

> just

> > been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> > minirascal-

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

That is fantastic news!! Wow, 17 years is a large chunk of your

life to have worn these braces!! I know I will be happy when mine

are off, and I have only worn braces for a total of 2 months! lol

So I can only imagine how you must be feeling! I will be crossing

my fingers for you that Dec 12th is THE day!

Hugs,

Fran

>

> I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

jokingly

> was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

braces

> off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my teeth

and

> said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with my

> surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of braces

(this

> time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally done!

>

> I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front but

I

> don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in four

> weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the braces

come

> off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full year

> after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but I'm

> hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done with

> surgeries for good.

>

> I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it. I've

just

> been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> minirascal-

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Fran,

Oh yeah, I'm counting the days. My OS did give us the okay to take

the braces off so things are looking really good for Dec 12th. How

long until your surgery?

> >

> > I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

> jokingly

> > was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

> braces

> > off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my teeth

> and

> > said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with my

> > surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of braces

> (this

> > time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally done!

> >

> > I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front

but

> I

> > don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in

four

> > weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the braces

> come

> > off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> > mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full

year

> > after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but I'm

> > hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done with

> > surgeries for good.

> >

> > I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it. I've

> just

> > been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> > minirascal-

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanks for asking my surgery date. I wish it was soon, but I am

just two months in braces, and was told it would be approximately 2

years before surgey! UGH! Oh well, I guess in two years it will be

two years later whether or not I did the surgery, and at least then,

I will be ready for a new smile and bite! At least that is how I

get through the bad days with the braces and the tension headaches

and the jaw tenderness, and the messy eating and constant flossing

and cleaning............. Lol!!!

Hugs,

Fran

In orthognathicsurgerysupport , minirascal2002

<no_reply@y...> wrote:

>

> Hi Fran,

> Oh yeah, I'm counting the days. My OS did give us the okay to take

> the braces off so things are looking really good for Dec 12th. How

> long until your surgery?

>

>

>

> > >

> > > I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock. I

> > jokingly

> > > was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get my

> > braces

> > > off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my

teeth

> > and

> > > said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay with

my

> > > surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of

braces

> > (this

> > > time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally

done!

> > >

> > > I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the front

> but

> > I

> > > don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in

> four

> > > weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the

braces

> > come

> > > off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My OS

> > > mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a full

> year

> > > after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but

I'm

> > > hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done

with

> > > surgeries for good.

> > >

> > > I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it.

I've

> > just

> > > been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> > > minirascal-

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Fran, I had a long wait as well - 3 years from when my bottom

braces went on until my upper/lower surgery, so I can empathize with

you. Once you get used to the braces, though, the time will go alot

quicker - that's what I found. Before you know it - you'll be in

the healing process, and counting the days until you can pick solid

food out of your braces once again (haha)!

Take care,

Pam

> > > >

> > > > I just came back from my ortho appt and I'm still in shock.

I

> > > jokingly

> > > > was going to ask him when he thought I might be able to get

my

> > > braces

> > > > off. I never got a chance to ask. He briefly looked at my

> teeth

> > > and

> > > > said we could take the braces off next time if it's okay

with

> my

> > > > surgeon. I couldn't believe my ears. After 9 1/2 years of

> braces

> > > (this

> > > > time around, 17 years total) and six surgeries, I'm finally

> done!

> > > >

> > > > I still have two bands in triangle configurations on the

front

> > but

> > > I

> > > > don't mind since it'll only be for a few weeks. I go back in

> > four

> > > > weeks for another check and if everything looks good, the

> braces

> > > come

> > > > off Dec 12. That is, if I get approval from my surgeon. My

OS

> > > > mentioned once that he wanted my braces to stay on for a

full

> > year

> > > > after my last surgery to make sure everything was stable but

> I'm

> > > > hoping he forgot about that ;-). This time, I'm really done

> with

> > > > surgeries for good.

> > > >

> > > > I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I can't help it.

> I've

> > > just

> > > > been grinning non stop since I got the news.

> > > > minirascal-

> > > >

> > >

> >

>