I'm glad you're confident with your procedures now. I think it's a good decision... Looking forward to hearing about how you're doing after the surgery....
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bobrobz
Jun 1, 2009 2:16 pm
Hello.... Wondering if any one has had this surgery ? After 2 BSSO relapses 3 or 4 years ago,.... this is what I'm looking at this time around ... Any info...
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jillywilly74820
Jun 1, 2009 4:02 pm
Thanks Becky!!! I know what everyone is going through & it is VERY hard. I just want to encourage everyone to hang in there and it does get better!!! Take...
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nvgwen08
Jun 1, 2009 5:59 pm
Well I can see how so many people are confused. I had a overbite (top teeth) and had lower jaw surgery. They, when getting a consultation from another...
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Heidi
hlettau2001
Jun 1, 2009 7:27 pm
LOL, hey when we are desperate, we are desperate. =)...
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Heidi
hlettau2001
Jun 1, 2009 7:29 pm
So here I am thinking I have at least another four weeks before the doctor says I can chew. Then I find my paperwork that they gave me at my last appointment...
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kate yerger
ik8tey
Jun 1, 2009 9:53 pm
Hi! I've been a member of this group for a while, but haven't done anything regarding my problem. I was wondering if anybody has gone through Kaiser in the...
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mrsdj2005@...
mrsdj2005
Jun 1, 2009 10:22 pm
You want to ask for a referral to the maxio surgeon department Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: kate yerger <ik8tey@...> Date: Mon, 1...
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minirascal2002
Jun 2, 2009 2:10 am
Hi! I'm glad to hear your daughter is doing so well. When do you start the actual distraction? We started mine a week after the initial surgery. To answer the...
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adrianax@...
adrianax...
Jun 2, 2009 4:22 am
I think you made the right choice. I also had my upper jaw done 2 weeks ago and it's not as bad as it sounds. You will do just fine...Goodluck!...
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socalicia
Jun 2, 2009 5:29 am
Good Luck with that Heidi, At first I was told that I would be able to eat some soft food after bands came off at the 5th week. Then the Dr. says you need to...
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Heidi
hlettau2001
Jun 2, 2009 6:41 am
I am suppose to take my rubberbands off to eat and brush, but have them on at all other times. It really is learning to eat all over again. This is crazy. I...
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margaret wilson
kjpmemw
Jun 2, 2009 11:46 am
Dear Minirascal, You mentioned that you had arthritic condyles. Do you mind my asking how old you are, or did you have "cheerleader's syndrome?" Margaret ......
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maygenwilson
Jun 2, 2009 12:38 pm
Heidi, this is great news!! How exciting! I can imagine it's scary eating the good stuff that you really love, like chicken wings! What about chicken noodle...
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minirascal2002
Jun 2, 2009 3:14 pm
Hi Margaret, They never called it "cheerleader's syndrome" when I was younger but my TMJ started dislocating when I was about 8 or 9 years old. At the time I...
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margaret wilson
kjpmemw
Jun 2, 2009 3:36 pm
Thanks for the information, Karen. It is good to hear a success story about joint replacement. Margaret ... From: minirascal2002 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>...
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baymacks@...
baymacks01
Jun 2, 2009 3:53 pm
Hi Karen, My daughter is scheduled to start distraction therapy tomorrow at her post op visit. We'll turn her 0.5mm each morning and evening. He advised me as...
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Laura Love Taylor
lfltaylor
Jun 2, 2009 4:17 pm
What are the "zip and sqeeze bags?" I am up for surgery in 2 weeks and this looks like something that would be useful. Laura Love Taylor ...
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mrsdj2005@...
mrsdj2005
Jun 2, 2009 4:18 pm
What is distraction therapy? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: Laura Love Taylor <lfltaylor@...> Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 09:16:49 To:...
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joshua_lujan
Jun 2, 2009 9:27 pm
Scheduled for lower jaw surgery next thursday...would love a supply list to get ready!! any suggestions on blender or food processor that has worked well?...
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maygenwilson
Jun 2, 2009 10:29 pm
I just got the $39.99 blender from Target, and haven't had any problems at all......
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maygenwilson
Jun 2, 2009 10:43 pm
Hello group! I hope everyone is healing and coping well whether at home or at work... It's been 2 weeks since the surgery and I'm feeling a lot better. That...
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smurfdogg04
Jun 3, 2009 12:19 am
Hi Maygen! Wow your photos look great the difference is amazing already and the swelling has gone down so much.. you must be so happy!! I am schelduled for my...
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maygenwilson
Jun 3, 2009 1:15 am
Thanks Gertrude! Good luck on Thursday! This group was EXCELLENT support the several days afterwards when I felt so afraid of my new face, and felt like crud....
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lfltaylor
Jun 3, 2009 2:51 am
Maygen, I have enjoyed following your journey. Did you, or anyone else for that matter, think the results were close to your prediction photos? Do you like...
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adriana31456
Jun 3, 2009 7:27 am
They are like these little plastic bags with straws that you press on and liquid comes out of them, no sucking required. If you are going to be wired shut...
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Laura Love Taylor
lfltaylor
Jun 3, 2009 1:18 pm
Adriana, Thanks for the info!! Laura Love Taylor ________________________________ From: adriana31456 <Adrianax@...> To:...
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evelynenright
Jun 3, 2009 5:38 pm
I just have to share something with this group, you're the only people who'll appreciate this: Two months post-op and just ate my first fresh vegetable tonight...
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lfltaylor
Jun 3, 2009 9:30 pm
For those of you who have had the surgery, were the doctor's prediction photos accurate? Were you more or less happy with the results than the pictures? ...
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maygenwilson
Jun 3, 2009 10:01 pm
Hi Laura! The prediction photos scared me and almost made me not go through with the procedure. Looking back though, the prediction photo was pretty close to...
