Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Final models yesterday
Well yesterday I saw my OS and she took my final models. We did 2 sets of impressions, 3 wax bites, and she did a measurement on my face using some weird contraption. I was so excited that my appointment was with my surgeon. I took the opportunity to ask my most pressing question for the moment which was "when I come out of surgery will I be in a raised position, and not lying flat on my back"? The answer was yes...I will be in a semi-upright position about a 45 degree angle. I told her about my anxiety about not being able to breath when I woke up since I would be banded shut and most likely a bit congested from the surgery. She joked with me that they really liked their patients breathing and she thought that I would probably be able to breath better than I have in my whole life when they are done. Now that was some exciting news! We also decided that we will live with the 1 unit of blood that I donated for myself. The blood donation place cancelled my appointment for 11/20 because they are moving their office and couldn't reschedule me until 11/30. My OS was not happy with that and thought that it was too close to the surgery date. She said she hasn't ever had to transfuse anyone (also nice to hear) so we should be good with 1 unit. My next appointment is on December 4th with a GP for a pre-op physical and then the big day will be upon me. My dentist called today because I had an appointment scheduled to get my teeth cleaned 12/11 which I wont be able to make since I will be having surgery 12/10. So she rescheduled me to 12/8. I wonder if it is a good idea to have my teeth cleaned beforehand? Not so sure. Anyway, that is all I have for now.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
1 month from today!!!
My surgery is scheduled 1 month from today!! My sister called and left me a message this morning wishing me well with my surgery. I called her about and hour later and she answers the phone "yes, I know I'm a dork". She wrote my surgery date on her calendar...just the wrong month. It was actually very funny.
All of my pre-op appointments are scheduled, and this is the only week that I don't have some type of appointment to go to. Last Friday I had my pre-op x-rays done. The place that did them doesn't bill insurance so I had to pay $122 out of my pocket and then submit it for reimbursement. They took some pre-op photos that I didn't know they were going to take (or I would have worn some makeup!) of my profile and then straight on with a smile and without. I am sure that they are not exactly flattering.......probably perfect "before" photos...haha!They took some extra x-rays right in the front to make sure that the roots on my canines had been veered off to the side. My surgeon will be making a cut for my 3 piece lefort right there and she has been very diligent in making sure that those roots are moved out of the way.
I also had an appointment on Friday to donate some of my own blood just in case for whatever reason they might need to transfuse me. That took about an hour. They tested my hemoglobin level which was at 13.7 which means that I have plenty of it running through my veins. Hooray!Apparently, every liter of blood loss will lower you a point. So after I gave a liter I should have been at about 12.7 and after I go back to give another on the 20th I would be around 11.7. The nurse said they don't look to do any transfusions until you are at 9. So I am looking good to go. Getting excited and nervous. I am anxious to have this behind me. I see the oral surgeon on the 23rd to have my final impressions done. Then on December 4th I have a pre-op physical with a general practitioner. On December 7th I have my surgical hooks put on by my orthodontist and on December 8th I have my final pre-op appointment with my surgeon where I will get all my instructions and prescriptions. Then the 10th is D-Day! The time is starting to fly by and I know with Thanksgiving approaching it will be here before I know it.
On a side note my 13 year old daughter was blessed with a new baby brother today. My ex-husband and his wife had a beautiful baby boy this morning. Big Congratulations to them!!!!
Jen
All of my pre-op appointments are scheduled, and this is the only week that I don't have some type of appointment to go to. Last Friday I had my pre-op x-rays done. The place that did them doesn't bill insurance so I had to pay $122 out of my pocket and then submit it for reimbursement. They took some pre-op photos that I didn't know they were going to take (or I would have worn some makeup!) of my profile and then straight on with a smile and without. I am sure that they are not exactly flattering.......probably perfect "before" photos...haha!They took some extra x-rays right in the front to make sure that the roots on my canines had been veered off to the side. My surgeon will be making a cut for my 3 piece lefort right there and she has been very diligent in making sure that those roots are moved out of the way.
I also had an appointment on Friday to donate some of my own blood just in case for whatever reason they might need to transfuse me. That took about an hour. They tested my hemoglobin level which was at 13.7 which means that I have plenty of it running through my veins. Hooray!Apparently, every liter of blood loss will lower you a point. So after I gave a liter I should have been at about 12.7 and after I go back to give another on the 20th I would be around 11.7. The nurse said they don't look to do any transfusions until you are at 9. So I am looking good to go. Getting excited and nervous. I am anxious to have this behind me. I see the oral surgeon on the 23rd to have my final impressions done. Then on December 4th I have a pre-op physical with a general practitioner. On December 7th I have my surgical hooks put on by my orthodontist and on December 8th I have my final pre-op appointment with my surgeon where I will get all my instructions and prescriptions. Then the 10th is D-Day! The time is starting to fly by and I know with Thanksgiving approaching it will be here before I know it.
On a side note my 13 year old daughter was blessed with a new baby brother today. My ex-husband and his wife had a beautiful baby boy this morning. Big Congratulations to them!!!!
Jen
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