tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.comments2011-04-07T22:01:05.690-04:00Diane Wheelernoreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-87851584615389147222011-04-07T22:01:05.690-04:002011-04-07T22:01:05.690-04:00They want me to wear one 24/7 for a few months before my surgery. It is suppose to help align your jaws for where they want them before the surgery. I do believe it is something that my OS invented or something, and so he thinks everyone needs one. From what I am reading from everyone elses blogs it does not seem to be standard practiccediane_danirayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12033478167888883979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-21419672506901138762011-04-03T04:11:50.562-04:002011-04-03T04:11:50.562-04:00So, I don&#39;t know about what kind of splint they&#39;re talking about - but I have a splint and used one before surgery - and it was one I could take out and only wore at night. Maybe you could get one like that?stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593644503311170383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-66126012814111026202010-04-09T08:49:10.999-04:002010-04-09T08:49:10.999-04:00I cannot wait for the last surgery. Hopeing it will be at the end of this year. I guess we are waiting for the gaps from the bicuspid removal to close then I should be ready. However they seem to be taking a long freaking time to make any progress. Oh well I guess I am use to waiting.diane_danirayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12033478167888883979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-69738023712831770252010-03-21T15:10:04.291-04:002010-03-21T15:10:04.291-04:00WOW! Braces can do a ton for a smile. haha. my top pallate is so much wider, but I have noticed a gap in my bottom middle teeth since they changed my wire... haha i whistle when I talk sometimes b/c of it. ;) <br />-makayMakayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06994871816020040088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-26958921262421368812010-03-20T22:33:36.173-04:002010-03-20T22:33:36.173-04:00Your smile looks nice, but it will look even better after surgery. You must be eagerly anticipating that date!jawnomnomhttp://jawnomnom.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-85654335135048588422010-03-06T11:14:01.041-05:002010-03-06T11:14:01.041-05:00hang on in there darling....50ft Ettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361607916066841211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-30074217813037937202010-02-10T06:19:42.404-05:002010-02-10T06:19:42.404-05:00I know how you feel I had one on for 8 months I was so happy when she took it out!juslisenpharellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17963639605693371166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-85783677052106691012009-07-28T11:07:19.791-04:002009-07-28T11:07:19.791-04:00Congrats! I stumbled upon your blog through another one that I&#39;ve been reading. I had SARPE last year (holy crap! It’s been over a year already?!) and I remember the day that I had my appliance taken out, about 7-8 months after surgery. I was so happy to have that dang thing out of my mouth! I&#39;ve heard that some people actually take the thing home, have it dipped in gold, and then use it as a Christmas tree ornament... ew, gross. But, hey, if that&#39;s your thing... who am I to judge? I just wouldn&#39;t want the yearly reminder of that torture device (LOL). Anways, congrats on this wonderful step during your recovery. Best wishes on a speedy adventure in orthodontics! (I swear, I get asked everyday by someone, &quot;So, when are you getting your braces off?&quot; I wish they would stop asking…)<br /><br />It’s nice to read a blog on someone that is going through the same thing I am, at roughly the same time (some blogs that I’ve read are about 1-2 years old).Rex N Effexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637299836081978707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-45060209742813482162009-06-26T17:21:11.468-04:002009-06-26T17:21:11.468-04:00I&#39;m sorry it&#39;s working out like this for you. Prayers coming your way!stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593644503311170383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-22872454504336597962009-04-21T22:28:00.000-04:002009-04-21T22:28:00.000-04:00Wish I could help. I was lucky enough to get out of the SARPE thing, though my orthontist/ surgeon thought about it. <br /><br />There are a few SARPE people out there that I have linked on my blog - Michelle, Chris, and Foxface all had it. Brandy would be a great person to ask - her blog is incredible, if you haven't read it. <br /><br />Good luck!stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593644503311170383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-5817647367174284132009-03-11T15:54:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:54:00.000-04:00You look amazing!!! I'm so impressed with the amount of progress that I see already. I can't wait to see the end product!Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16342346656221836932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-26116902990253516602009-03-05T00:42:00.000-05:002009-03-05T00:42:00.000-05:00It looks like your gap has closed up nicely! One surgery down. It sounds like you have a lot to juggle with your schedule, but it will be so worth it in the end!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714579359917118241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-59564802870752288462009-02-23T02:35:00.000-05:002009-02-23T02:35:00.000-05:00Things are looking good! Hopefully the braces aren't too painful. Thanks for the update!Kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103906504312511196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-36278404690002199482009-01-28T01:37:00.000-05:002009-01-28T01:37:00.000-05:00Hi there. I know you don't know me but I found your blog on the yahoo orthognathic surgery group. In a few months I'll be having surgery on my top jaw as well to widen the palate and well, I'll look just like you in that photo. I admire you for posting it. I want to do the same thing as well once my treatment gets started... that way I can document "the journey" and if someone else comes along with the same problem, I can try to ease their mind and self-esteem. I'm really freaking out about that part actually - I know having the gap is going to suck. I hope you don't mind but I'm following your blog now to see your progress. Like the other comments said, in the end it will be worth it and the time with the gap will seem like nothing compared to how much time you'll spend with a perfect smile :)saturninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11752279669515622766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-543833860736385642009-01-17T16:09:00.000-05:002009-01-17T16:09:00.000-05:00Hi there,<BR/>I had my SARPE in October and am also waiting for the dreaded gap to close - don't worry, it'll be gone before you know it. A good deal of the worst stuff is behind us already! I'll check back to see how things are going with you.Foxfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743317244965043188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-44627846995356729052009-01-13T16:14:00.000-05:002009-01-13T16:14:00.000-05:00I am so proud of you for going through this! I'm sure it's really difficult, but I can't wait for you to be happy with yourself and to have the self confidence you have lacked. Be patient, this will all be worth it in the end!!!Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16342346656221836932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-35409566087084669632009-01-12T21:10:00.000-05:002009-01-12T21:10:00.000-05:00They won't put my braces on for 3 months.. till they are sure it is healed up nice....3 months seems very far awaydiane_danirayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12033478167888883979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-67340221231692332542009-01-12T20:39:00.000-05:002009-01-12T20:39:00.000-05:00Very impressive~ Just think. If it's at it's largest, you'll soon be on your way to watching that gap CLOSE!!!! Sorry it's so uncomfortable to look at right now. How soon before there's a wire slapped on there so you can get things moving the other direction?<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, it won't be like this for long :)Katherine (Kate)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01197376634270850417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-25863779196232086722009-01-12T15:43:00.000-05:002009-01-12T15:43:00.000-05:00I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. Hang in there! Just imagine the final result, it will be a reality sooner than you think. I know that days seem to drag on forever when you're in pain, but I found that working on a craft, or puzzle or some kind of project really did help distract from the healing, pressure, and pain.Kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07103906504312511196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-50947574958496533412009-01-05T09:37:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:37:00.000-05:00Just checking in to see how that gap is growing. Trust you had a good Christmas with all of your teeth still present and accounted for. Happy New Year! :)Katherine (Kate)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01197376634270850417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-29110877926859412552008-12-31T00:38:00.000-05:002008-12-31T00:38:00.000-05:00Hey Diane, I hope your feeling better! I'm a little behind you - had SARPE surgery on 12/19 and started cranking away after my follow up with the OS on 12/23. At this point I'm pretty much completely off the meds, with the exception of Sudafed for my congestion and that nasty mouth rinse I have to use for a couple more days.<BR/><BR/>My biggest frustration is realizing that from the time I started cranking the RPE on 12/23 until I went in for a follow up with the OS yesterday was that for most of that time I was using the WRONG hole on the expander. I was able to access two different holes, one towards the back and one towards the front - I was using the one towards the back - did I mention it was the WRONG hole? - , so I was barely expanding for the week I was cranking away - how annoying! Now that I'm using the correct hole on the expander - holy crap - already you could drive a VW through this gap! The OD figures I've got to go at least 10 mm so I anticipate turning on this thing until at least the 8th of January when I go back for my next follow up.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your recovery.<BR/><BR/>donMetal Mouthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16974484144612087192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-63892194452006071202008-12-22T21:25:00.000-05:002008-12-22T21:25:00.000-05:00Are you getting any more sleep lately? Meds really do wreak havoc on the shut-eye. Hope all is settling into more of a routine (read: less unknowns) than before.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, you'll be done before you know it!!Katherine (Kate)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01197376634270850417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-37985919499264269402008-12-18T18:06:00.000-05:002008-12-18T18:06:00.000-05:00Diane, the lack of sleep is most likely due to going off of the pain killers. I went through the same thing. I woke up every hour throughout the night for about a week and couldn't sleep past 5:30 am. I didn't nap during the day, so this drove me nuts! Hang in there, it will get better soon.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714579359917118241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-21328118906554283462008-12-17T20:16:00.000-05:002008-12-17T20:16:00.000-05:00I will probably be expanding about the same as you. They haven't said for sure, bu the OS did mentio about 1/2 inch which is like 13mm... so it will be a big one. Thank you for your reassurance!diane_danirayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12033478167888883979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860021536871889812.post-5703397050982351152008-12-17T19:47:00.000-05:002008-12-17T19:47:00.000-05:00You are totally normal! I had SARPE and Lefort I in July and experienced all of the same things, especially the face pressure and the loose teeth (freaked me out). I ended up doing 54 cranks (13.5 mm expansion) and had an 8mm gap between my teeth. I blogged for the first month, but then got lazy. For reassurance, check it out at www.annemariesortho.blogspot.com.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there and I promise it will be better -- how much are you expanding?<BR/><BR/>-- AnnemarieAnnemariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06365648333440346233noreply@blogger.com