It's almost time... : \

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I found this message group while searching the Internet for

information regarding Orthognathic Surgery and thought that maybe

putting my fears out there would help to alleviate them. Plus, I

have found it great to read the information and support past and

present patients are posting.

I have sleep apnea due to a bottom jaw that sits too far back and

closes off my air passage at night (normal air passage is 10mm, mine

is 2mm). My body wakes itself up approx. 27 times an hour every

night. Needless to say orthognathic surgery should fix this and

hopefully give me restful nights once all is complete.

I've had the braces for 18+ months to straighten my teeth, now

it's

almost time for the surgery – Nov. 2nd and I'm starting to

get REAL

nervous. I can usually handle pain pretty well, but I'm having

this

fear of not being able to breathe and panicking, also of vomiting

with my mouth banded shut. Is there much swelling of the throat,

because as I stated mine isn't very big to begin with? Also, are

there a high percentage of patients that vomit during the recovery of

this procedure?

Any info or links to more info will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Sandy