On Tuesday I had my last pre-op orthodontist appointment to get my surgical hooks put on. Later that afternoon I took my kids to gymnastics and a little girl, I'm guessing she was 6, told me, "I really like your braces! They are so cool!" Ha-ha, I'm glad someone thinks they're cool!
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| Surgical "hooks" or "lugs", pretty huh? |
They aren't painful or anything...they also aren't exactly attractive. Oh well, they are a means to an end and it will be worth it in the end. I asked Dr. T (orthodontist) when I would be getting them off before they were even on. It'll be at least 4-weeks post-op. Kind of a bummer, but I'm not sure I'll be wanting anyone to touch my mouth before then anyhow.
Before I go I'll share a giggle with you. My husband doesn't really take time off from work. Like, ever. But he's taking Wednesday-Sunday off when I have my surgery and I think he's looking forward to it because the other day he told me, "I know that you are having the bottom of your face cut off and reattached with plates and screws and all, but I'm really looking forward to being on leave." Of course he was kidding (mostly). It made me smile...he's pretty good at making me smile.
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