I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has written blogs like these and who has helped me out with a bunch of questions. We all know that you go a little crazy before a surgery like this figuring out all the things you'll need for recovery not knowing what to expect. For a lot of us, being a patient in the hospital will be a first time experience also which is nerve-racking.
So THANK YOU Jamie, Nikki, Nichole, Tara, Amanda, Catherine, Terra, Max, Amy, Gordon, Dani, Shane, Bracedmom and all the others that i've forgotten. Your support and disclosure has been so helpful this far and I feel so much more prepared for what is to come. Even though everyone is different and there is still so much unknown about what will happen I would probably be much more of a nervous wreck right now if it wasn't for you guys. :)
To anyone reading my blog for the first time please check out the links to these other people's great blogs on the right hand side of the screen.
a few last pre-op pictures:
So close!!!! Wow I remember this time last year so many people on blogger were having jaw surgery. Looks like jaw surgery season has come back around!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your results and hear all the updates!!
I'll be sending lots and lots of good vibes your way :)
Already! My new dental covers half the cost of braces! Get those for 8 months, and maybe I can go to Bamsy (Army Med Ctr in San Antonio) for the surgery. After the Dean of the Dental College at the U of Louisville grousedd he "didn't understand" why "an attractive girl (dude was pushing 90, I'm serious, but kind)like you" wants "elective" surgery. Fifteen years later, tmj pain is thru the roof, and I SO wished on of the donkey orthonactic surgeons had UNDERSTOOD it wasn't frivolity that had me there as an ultimately denied supplicant. And NONE were connected with the Army. I still use my side teeth to bite pizza, darling. Speedy recover, thank the heavens Lynne will be there, all my love. From your Uncle Thom and Brent, too. Love you, Susan
ReplyDeleteGood luck Laura! You'll do great. Il. Be thinking of you on Thursday :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!! Hopefully the recovery isn't too bad! Can't wait to hear the updates:)
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I've only recently started following your blog, I totally agree with you on finding these blogs so helpful with what to expect, and bloggers can really relate with eachother on their experiences (:
ReplyDeleteI'm still quite a way from surgery, but everyone's story really helps.
Hope it goes well and recovery goes smoothly, I look forward to seeing your results! (:
GOOD LUCK LAURA!!! I'm so excited for you to have a fully functional jaw that is able to make a perfect bite into pizza!! Just remember what is at the end of your recovery! You can do it!
ReplyDeleteSending well wishes your way for Thursday and the following weeks of recouperation. You'll do fantastic. And on day 3 or 4 when you're thinking, "what did I get myself into?!", remember that you're over the worst of it and well on your way to great set of chompers.
ReplyDeleteBest of Luck! Your having this done on my Birthday =)
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow! Will be sending LOTS of good vibes your way!
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow!!! Keep your spirits up and be patient!! You will do great! :D
ReplyDeleteI hope everything went well today!! I've been thinking of you all day! Can't wait to hear about your progress! Saline spray and hot packs on iv's are a life-saver ;)
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Nikki