Hi Fran

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Hi Fran,

I am feeling a lot better now that the antibiotics have kicked in. I

got the ear infection due to my son waking up at 4.00am and it has

been freezing over here and because I have been unable to eat my

usual diet and lost of weight, I think my immune system has taken a

beating. Back on multivitamins to help me a little.

I have posted a more uptodate photo on my album. The swelling is

very slowly going down, but still feel very numb, which is

frustrating when you talk, also the bands are hurting my gums as the

swelling comes down or may be because in certain areas the numbing

has gone that I can feel it more, but its well worth it.

The orthodontics has told me I don't need a lot of adjustments and I

should have my braces off by January or February all going to plan.

That is 8 months earlier than expected. I was told i wil have braces

for 12 months before my operation and then for anothe 12 months

after the operation. I only had my braces for 8 months when i was

told I could have the operation, ( I had to wait a couple of months

as my surgeon was on holidays, and then it takes another month for

then to do all the tests before the op)so I had the op at 10 months

after braces and then I will have the braces for 5 months after

surgery, so it comes to proof every one is different and they can

only give you a guide on what is going to happen. My teeth moved a

lot quicker than they expected. Does that mean that I will have

problems after they take my braces because the move too quick? I

will have to ask that question in my next appt.

Oh well, hope all is going well. My email address is

abms@... if you want to email me direct.

Take care,

> >

> > Hi all,

> >

> > I am 3 weeks pot op. I have the most amazing ear and throat

> > infection. The weather down under is a joke and got this flu

that

> is

> > killing me. I am back on antibiotics and find it hard to

breathe.

> > The swelling and numbness has gotten worse, probably to do with

my

> > sinuses, but the doctor is happy how everything else its going.

My

> > bite is perfect and even though I hate this bands as they keep

> > breaking and I am find it hard to replace them, I will have to

> have

> > them on for another 2 weeks.

> > I have a molar which feels like its about to fall out. I get a

lot

> > of movement and its really sore. Has any one has had this

problem.

> > The doctor says its normal. I had some xrays taken, " I had

posted

> > new photos and xrays today " , and its amazing I have no overbite.

> >

> > Went back to work this week, and it was good to see peoples

> > reactions, they all think I look younger, so that is a plus. It

> was

> > good to get back some normality, but I got very tired in the

> > afternoon. Lucky I only work two days a week and the rest I work

> > from home.

> >

> > Its great to hear so many people doing so well. Keep it all up.

> > Thinking of you all

> > Hugs and kisses,

> >

> >

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