Last post for a while!

System · September 2003

I'm outta here! Monday is my last day at work before my jaw surgery on October 1st. I've waited for this for so long, since I got my braces on four years ago. My lower jaw is underdeveloped, so now that my teeth are aligned, the surgeon will advance it about 11 millimeters - not only will the constant muscle pain and headaches stop, but I will get the braces off soon! I won't look very different, but I should feel a lot better. I'll be checking the forum once I run out of pain pills, because once I stop hurting I know I'll be bored! This surgery gave me the motivation for quitting smoking, too, and all of you have been so supportive! I must admit that I jumped off the wagon feet first last week and have smoked a few cigarettes, but I'm back on and determined. I'm going to spend the weekend with my son and fiance, and we're grilling thick steaks tomorrow night, kind of a last, huge meal! I'm stocked up on things to make healthy shakes with, since solid food will soon become a faint memory. Thank you all again for your words of advice and support, and sometimes consolation, as I've put the smokes down and tried not to kill people. Have a great weekend!

ray a · September 2003

Linda, hope the surgery goes well and you're feeling better real soon. As soon as you heal, you'll have to post your picture with a big smile and no braces!

rad · September 2003

Wow! Good for you. Hope all goes well.

PAhr · September 2003

Good luck to you. Hope the surgery is a success. And congradulations on quitting the cigarettes.

Don D · September 2003

Good luck. And pass those pain pills around, will ya?

System · September 2003

I'll post my picture with my HR tshirt! Thanks for the good wishes - amazing what people will go through to get time off!

Human Resources Manager · September 2003

Congratulations on quitting smoking. Don't worry about jumping off the wagon, just remember that the important thing is that you jumped back on! Good luck with the surgery. It will be a hassle for awhile, but once you are all healed, I'm sure you will think that it was worth it!

System · September 2003

Good luck, LindaD.

We didn't forget that you have a shirt. I know you'll send in your photo with your new smile.

scottorr · September 2003

Good luck! We look forward to having you rejoin us soon.

mwild31 · September 2003

Good luck with your surgery x:-)

Leslie · September 2003

Good luck with everything! We'll see you soon, happier and feeling great!

HRQ · September 2003

Congratulations and good luck! x:D

Rockie · September 2003

Good luck with your surgery. Just think of how skinny you will be after being on the liquid diet. Skinny...straight teeth....a HERO t-shirt. What more could you ask for?

System · September 2003

Good Luck on both, your surgery and giving up the cigarettes!! I had a friend that had a similar surgery years ago and she has never regretted it. Hang in there and just think. . . .it is only a temporary situation and you will soon be eating another big, fat, juicy steak!!

psrcello · September 2003

Best wishes, LindaD! When you're feeling better, let me know if you want me to send you any of my crocheting patterns - I have several that are great even on pain medication!

cebudragonlady · September 2003

Linda~
Go for it! You have all the FORUMites rooting for you!

Chari

Cindy Hanna · September 2003

I wish you the best Linda.

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