TiffanyAnn
11-05-2005, 10:35 PM
I have been reading about the horrible, excruciating pain that people go through when they have inplants put in. For the life of me I cannot imagine why anyone would consent to this surgery. It sounds horrifying.
Tiffany
Tiffany
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meditation
11-06-2005, 06:44 PM
Hi.
The pain with this is horrible. And, comparative to the other procedures I've had, it's no cakewalk.
But, I had no option. When I bit down on that screw, it messed my jaw up terribly. I tried every non surgical option prior to this. And, I didn't make this decision very easy.
There's a point where you say, "I am willing to do whatever it takes to get my life back."
I hadn't been out in ages. The times I had, I had horrible anxiety attacks and pain attacks.
I saw a strong, independent woman crumble. That is why I made the choice. NO doubt, you've seen my posts.
I feel like I am falling a part. I don't sleep. I've lost a lot of weight. And, I may not ever be able to do my job again.
But, I felt like I had to take the risk. I miss my friends. I miss the life I had. I want to get my Ph.D. But, without the TJR, there is no hope.
As small as it is, right now, I have to hold on to that. I am 31yrs old...and, I had the surgery on my birthday...hoping as crazy as this sounds, for some good luck.
I had 12 surgeries as a teenager. And, while a small part of that was up to me, it really wasn't because I was a minor. My mother made the only choice she felt was right.
I always tell people....hold off on surgery. Don't consider it lightly.
For me, this is my only hope of having a normal life, again. Of being able to teach my students. Of being able to go back to school. Of getting married and even having a child.
It may not work. But, I know in my heart that I've done everything possible......
that's just me,
meditation
The pain with this is horrible. And, comparative to the other procedures I've had, it's no cakewalk.
But, I had no option. When I bit down on that screw, it messed my jaw up terribly. I tried every non surgical option prior to this. And, I didn't make this decision very easy.
There's a point where you say, "I am willing to do whatever it takes to get my life back."
I hadn't been out in ages. The times I had, I had horrible anxiety attacks and pain attacks.
I saw a strong, independent woman crumble. That is why I made the choice. NO doubt, you've seen my posts.
I feel like I am falling a part. I don't sleep. I've lost a lot of weight. And, I may not ever be able to do my job again.
But, I felt like I had to take the risk. I miss my friends. I miss the life I had. I want to get my Ph.D. But, without the TJR, there is no hope.
As small as it is, right now, I have to hold on to that. I am 31yrs old...and, I had the surgery on my birthday...hoping as crazy as this sounds, for some good luck.
I had 12 surgeries as a teenager. And, while a small part of that was up to me, it really wasn't because I was a minor. My mother made the only choice she felt was right.
I always tell people....hold off on surgery. Don't consider it lightly.
For me, this is my only hope of having a normal life, again. Of being able to teach my students. Of being able to go back to school. Of getting married and even having a child.
It may not work. But, I know in my heart that I've done everything possible......
that's just me,
meditation
TiffanyAnn
11-06-2005, 07:30 PM
Meditation:
I do understand why you came to the decision to have the surgery. I can't even begin to imagine what it was like when you bit down on that screw. I know you were doing great before that happened. I pray you will be doing great once again after you heal. Goodness, why are you thinking you won't be able to do you job ever again? I know right now you are bad but you will heal in time. Just hang on to that hope like Shirlett said. It does get better. She has been there. I will continue to keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
Tiffany
I do understand why you came to the decision to have the surgery. I can't even begin to imagine what it was like when you bit down on that screw. I know you were doing great before that happened. I pray you will be doing great once again after you heal. Goodness, why are you thinking you won't be able to do you job ever again? I know right now you are bad but you will heal in time. Just hang on to that hope like Shirlett said. It does get better. She has been there. I will continue to keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
Tiffany
Shirlett
11-07-2005, 09:16 PM
Tiffany,
I was ANTI 100% NOTHING in my body that did not come out of my body. By April 4, 2003 I had lost 93% of the bone on the left side of my face 43% of the bone on the right side of my face. My options were wait another six months until I lost almost ALL the bone, have what use to be my jaws lock down and go on a feeding tube and have my life become worse than it was or really consider the TMJ Concepts. The thought of being 32 years old and on a feeding tube scared me to death!!!!!!!!! I took three months before I agreeded to the TMJ Concepts and I would do it again. It is NOT A QUICK FIX and everyone is differant but the life I have NOW compared to where I was in early 2003...I NEVER want to go back. Yes, the pain from having the TMJ Concepts put in is UNDESCRIBALE but it did not last forever. TO ME it was 100% worth the pain after the surgery for the little pain and great function I have now.
Shirlett
I was ANTI 100% NOTHING in my body that did not come out of my body. By April 4, 2003 I had lost 93% of the bone on the left side of my face 43% of the bone on the right side of my face. My options were wait another six months until I lost almost ALL the bone, have what use to be my jaws lock down and go on a feeding tube and have my life become worse than it was or really consider the TMJ Concepts. The thought of being 32 years old and on a feeding tube scared me to death!!!!!!!!! I took three months before I agreeded to the TMJ Concepts and I would do it again. It is NOT A QUICK FIX and everyone is differant but the life I have NOW compared to where I was in early 2003...I NEVER want to go back. Yes, the pain from having the TMJ Concepts put in is UNDESCRIBALE but it did not last forever. TO ME it was 100% worth the pain after the surgery for the little pain and great function I have now.
Shirlett