Comments on: Orthodontia for wusses http://shelby.idstrom.com/2007/02/21/orthodontia-for-wusses/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:58:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kim http://shelby.idstrom.com/2007/02/21/orthodontia-for-wusses/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Kim Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:02:14 +0000 http://wordpress.idstrom.com/?p=8#comment-5 You are definitely NOT a wuss! <br /> <br />And, while I always thought you were pretty cute before your surgery, what I've seen of your post-op pictures and new chin is very encouraging. Doubtless, it'll take some getting used to. But I'm guessing you're going to end up very happy with it. <br /> <br />Besides, alive is always cuter than dead. =) You are definitely NOT a wuss!

And, while I always thought you were pretty cute before your surgery, what I’ve seen of your post-op pictures and new chin is very encouraging. Doubtless, it’ll take some getting used to. But I’m guessing you’re going to end up very happy with it.

Besides, alive is always cuter than dead. =)

]]> By: Shelby http://shelby.idstrom.com/2007/02/21/orthodontia-for-wusses/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Shelby Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:51:50 +0000 http://wordpress.idstrom.com/?p=8#comment-4 Hey Brandy! Thanks for writing. <br />You are going to do fine. I completely understand your worries...I almost feel like I was luckier having done less research than more. I mean, I found the guys' blogs on sleepnet and honestly couldn't imagine what I might look like post surgery, so I kind of just chalked it up to "gaining a chin" and left it at that. You have a lovely face. I looked at your blog. What does your profile look like? I am going to put up pix asap of pre surgery and even pre braces profile. I have until now left the picture part of my blog in Courtland's court (hehe) but he is kind of...um...very behind and that is overwhelming to him and so he falls more behind...which I completely understand becaise that has been my life up until now. How about you? Always falling behind? Then getting more tired and overwhelmed? The good results post surgery FAR outweigh the temporary bad part of recovery. I've believed that since the day I was diagnosed. <br />My surgery resulted in I think a 14mm advancement of my lower jaw and a few of my upper. Instead of simply coming forward with the jaws, my doc actually rotated my jaws forward and up. It's weird seeing more of my chin than I'd even imagined possible, but day by day it gets a little easier. <br />To be honest, some days (only three times since surgery) I burst into tears when I look in the mirror because I think I look funny. I think to myself "If only I had appreciated what I looked like when I looked like that" because now that I look different I think I may have been kind of cute. And now I feel like a big frowning monster. <br />Note to self (And this is what I remind myself after I get upset or think about getting upset): my face is still numb so of course I'm going to be perma-frown when I'm not smiling. There is still swelling in my neck and lower jaw line so of course I am going to be doing my Droopy Dawg imitation while that is still there. And MOST IMPORTANTLY...I CAN BREATHE at night and not worry about dying like my grandpa did. It's impossible to imagine how you will feel when you no longer have sleep apnea. Look forward to the wonders and amazement you will find when you are cured! <br />Good luck! Keep in touch! <br />Shelby Hey Brandy! Thanks for writing.

You are going to do fine. I completely understand your worries…I almost feel like I was luckier having done less research than more. I mean, I found the guys’ blogs on sleepnet and honestly couldn’t imagine what I might look like post surgery, so I kind of just chalked it up to “gaining a chin” and left it at that. You have a lovely face. I looked at your blog. What does your profile look like? I am going to put up pix asap of pre surgery and even pre braces profile. I have until now left the picture part of my blog in Courtland’s court (hehe) but he is kind of…um…very behind and that is overwhelming to him and so he falls more behind…which I completely understand becaise that has been my life up until now. How about you? Always falling behind? Then getting more tired and overwhelmed? The good results post surgery FAR outweigh the temporary bad part of recovery. I’ve believed that since the day I was diagnosed.

My surgery resulted in I think a 14mm advancement of my lower jaw and a few of my upper. Instead of simply coming forward with the jaws, my doc actually rotated my jaws forward and up. It’s weird seeing more of my chin than I’d even imagined possible, but day by day it gets a little easier.

To be honest, some days (only three times since surgery) I burst into tears when I look in the mirror because I think I look funny. I think to myself “If only I had appreciated what I looked like when I looked like that” because now that I look different I think I may have been kind of cute. And now I feel like a big frowning monster.

Note to self (And this is what I remind myself after I get upset or think about getting upset): my face is still numb so of course I’m going to be perma-frown when I’m not smiling. There is still swelling in my neck and lower jaw line so of course I am going to be doing my Droopy Dawg imitation while that is still there. And MOST IMPORTANTLY…I CAN BREATHE at night and not worry about dying like my grandpa did. It’s impossible to imagine how you will feel when you no longer have sleep apnea. Look forward to the wonders and amazement you will find when you are cured!

Good luck! Keep in touch!

Shelby

]]> By: Brandy http://shelby.idstrom.com/2007/02/21/orthodontia-for-wusses/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Brandy Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:49:52 +0000 http://wordpress.idstrom.com/?p=8#comment-3 Hi Shelby, <br /> I found your blog on the sleepnet forum. You are hilarious! Anyway...I will be having Upper, lower, and genio done in May to correct my sleep apnea issues. I had palate expansion surgery last March and have been in full orthodontics for a year now. <br /> <br />Originally I was only going to be having (BSSO) lower jaw advancement, but due to the orthodontic change advancement would be at best 4mm, which is not going to fix my apnea, so now the plan has changed and we are going to do the full deal. Wish I could say I'm excited, and well I am in terms of getting rid of my apnea, but the surgery itself, and of course the very long recovery I'm not looking forward to. <br /> <br />Aside from you, is Summer the only one that has had a MMA? I have a lot of surgery buddies on my blog who have had this surgery done to correct occulusal, or facial dysharmony issues, but you are the only women I have found doing it for sleep apnea relief like myself. <br /> <br />I would love to chat with you about how far you were advanced etc. Have a great day! <br /> <br />Brandy Hi Shelby,

I found your blog on the sleepnet forum. You are hilarious! Anyway…I will be having Upper, lower, and genio done in May to correct my sleep apnea issues. I had palate expansion surgery last March and have been in full orthodontics for a year now.

Originally I was only going to be having (BSSO) lower jaw advancement, but due to the orthodontic change advancement would be at best 4mm, which is not going to fix my apnea, so now the plan has changed and we are going to do the full deal. Wish I could say I’m excited, and well I am in terms of getting rid of my apnea, but the surgery itself, and of course the very long recovery I’m not looking forward to.

Aside from you, is Summer the only one that has had a MMA? I have a lot of surgery buddies on my blog who have had this surgery done to correct occulusal, or facial dysharmony issues, but you are the only women I have found doing it for sleep apnea relief like myself.

I would love to chat with you about how far you were advanced etc. Have a great day!

Brandy

]]> By: Anne http://shelby.idstrom.com/2007/02/21/orthodontia-for-wusses/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Anne Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:11:16 +0000 http://wordpress.idstrom.com/?p=8#comment-2 Hey Shelby, <br />You just reminded me of something I didn't even know to dread - the postop orthodontia. Sounds delightful. I guess I just thought that once the initial surgery pain was resolved that everything would be gravy. Oh well. <br /> <br />I know what you mean about those bottom front teeth being sensitive. They are the reason that I have just about quit drinking iced tea (beverage of choice) with ice. It is hard to enjoy a refreshing beverage when you are whincing in pain! <br /> <br />Hey, friendly reminder here, when are you going to post some more pre-op and recent pics? Inquiring minds are patiently waiting. <br /> <br />Anne <br /> <br />ps - you cracked me up with the cheek spreader comments. Funny visual in my mind. Hey Shelby,

You just reminded me of something I didn’t even know to dread – the postop orthodontia. Sounds delightful. I guess I just thought that once the initial surgery pain was resolved that everything would be gravy. Oh well.

I know what you mean about those bottom front teeth being sensitive. They are the reason that I have just about quit drinking iced tea (beverage of choice) with ice. It is hard to enjoy a refreshing beverage when you are whincing in pain!

Hey, friendly reminder here, when are you going to post some more pre-op and recent pics? Inquiring minds are patiently waiting.

Anne

ps – you cracked me up with the cheek spreader comments. Funny visual in my mind.

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