As I seem to be saying in every single post now, I am so sorry it has been so long. I guess I get caught up in work, vacationing, going out and it seems like nothing is ever changing on the braces front, so I just end up forgetting to get on here or post. Sorry!
But finally!!! It seems that things may be changing. :) As I mentioned in the title, I am trying my best to not get too excited. I may have misunderstood after all. But, I am hoping that is not the case. Long story short, I went to the ortho this past week (as I do every three weeks) and she takes a look at my teeth and tells the assistant "One more time with the powerchain". So, I am thinking "Is this it?!". I mean, they pretty much have closed up at this point, but from my understanding there was plenty more they still had to do. So I asked the ortho what the next step will be. And she said as soon as they are 100% closed (which they basically are now - 4 days after my appt), they will then refer me back to my surgeon!!! So, unless I completely misunderstood, I am thinking that will happen at my next appt (less than 2 weeks now). I am soooo hesitant to get excited though. I had all but convinced myself that this surgery would not be happening before the end of the year which meant I would have to wait until after next tax season (April 15 2010). So this just came out of nowhere.
So even with my my overall strong self-control, I am still obviously feeling excited. However, with that excitement came a lot of nervous feelings and doubts, suprisingly. I mean, I have known about this and have been committed to this for 1 1/2 years now. Which brings me to my question. Did all of you have these feelings of nervousness and what the hell am I doing? I mean, I know my jaws do not come together correctly and I know I want to fix this once and for all (with this being the third and FINAL time I've been in braces) and I even know that these issues may be the cause or partial cause of my headaches and definitely the cause of my having trouble chewing and speaking, however, at the same time, I have dealt with this my whole life and have survived. Sometimes it just seems so crazy that I am voluntarily having surgery and major surgery at that. I guess I am nervous and worried that I am ALREADY starting to freak out a little and I haven't even come close to setting a date yet. Ugh. But, I am thining that this is just something that comes with the territory. Please let me know what you guys think and how you felt/feel.
Well, thank you all for your comments so far and for sharing all your experiences with me. I know this will really help me when it is my turn. And Stephanie, I see that your turn finally arrived. I just read all your posts since the surgery and am so excited for you. You are doing great. Thanks again everyone and I will try to post soon. Maybe after my next visit so I can hopefully confirm this post!! :)
Monday, July 27, 2009
Trying not to get to Excited (or Nervous)
Posted by Kelly at 6:52 AM
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I am were you are! My last appt he put onw more powerchain on and told me that my next appt I'll be getting molds, and xrasy taken. And from my understanding after that appointment I take those to my oral surgeon. YAY!!!! But it's true you have to wait till your gaps are all closed.
I am also starting to freak out. I mean things are starting to get into place, things are starting to happen. My next ortho app is tomorrow so I'll let you know what happened.
I can't say that I ever really had doubts, but I can say that once you're on the other side you'll know beyond question it's worth it and why wouldn't you have the work done? Hang in there. It's a pretty quick slide to recovery after the big day.
Hi Kelly,
First, I'm sooo glad there is someone else other than myself who has already had braces. I'm also considering getting braces again but WITH jaw surgery this time.
Did your orthodontist mention the risk of getting orthodontic treatment again after the first (and second) time? Mine did, and it was sort of heart-breaking. Looking at my x-rays, he said the roots of my teeth have shorten too much after my braces the first time around that getting braces and oral surgery will shorten my roots to the point of losing teeth. Yikes :-(
BTW, I'm a Baltimore transplant (I go to Hopkins)!
-Sara
Hey! Stumbled across your blog and I definitely feel your pain! I actually just got my braces on today and have finally started this whole process. Although I am excited I am already doubting myself. I think I'm just going to have to get used to that because yes, it is a major surgery but I made the decision to go for it. I'm committed. I could possibly live without it, although, like for you, a lot of my problems will hopefully be solved after the surgery. I know it's a lot to go through but you've come this far! I say stick with it! :)
Hi Kelly,
I've come across your blog, I've just joined blogging and I am so excited to learn from everyone's experience. I've had braces on for almost a year and 5 months, the surgery should be in a few months, hoping December. It hasn't hit me yet, I feel like the day will never come! Did you start preparing everything for the post surgery? Do you have any advice for me?
Thanks,
Sue
Hey Sara, nice to see another Baltimore girl on here. ;) I dont' remember my ortho mentioning anything about risks associated with having braces for a third time. And after seeing the latest x-rays the roots still look plenty long. :) I honestly do not know too much about that though. Sooo.. did you decide to get the braces on?
Hi to the other Sarah!! :) Yeah, it sounds like you are just like me. I know it will all be worth it in the end but it is still scary and I think from reading so many other people's blogs, everyone gets these nerves and has some doubts. I will be following along with your progress!! Good luck!
Hey Sue! I have actually not bought anything yet, but plan on doing that very soon. I feel I have really prepared though by reading a lot about the surgery in the past two years and reading so many different blogs and the experiences so many others have had. It really has helped. So, do you have an "official" date yet?? :)
Hi Changes (sorry, i don't think I know your actual name). How are things going with you? I know you haven't posted for a little while. Altough I know you have made a lot of progress since the surgery. I am sure you are glad to have it all behind you! Are you still happy you went thru it all? :)
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