tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post1220079507035593723..comments2024-03-11T23:40:03.051-07:00Comments on steph's jaw surgery blog: tired of bracesstephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593644503311170383noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-59946689883784679632009-01-12T15:12:00.000-08:002009-01-12T15:12:00.000-08:00I can totally relate to the way you feel. I have h...I can totally relate to the way you feel. I have had my braces for 225 days, and I also feel that eating is becoming a tiresome task. There is a lot of my favorite foods that I can't eat anymore. I miss feeling my teeth. <BR/><BR/>I guess there is nothing left to do, but be hopeful that at the end of all this, things will get better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-63779183220592411842009-01-11T18:48:00.000-08:002009-01-11T18:48:00.000-08:00No kidding, I'm sick of the little buggers too. An...No kidding, I'm sick of the little buggers too. And my Dad sent an Xmas basket via Amazon.com, but all the food was hard stuff, like toffees and chocolate almonds. LOL<BR/><BR/>Going to suck the chocolate off an almond now.laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719908435212790015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-3910599210349852632008-12-26T13:11:00.000-08:002008-12-26T13:11:00.000-08:00Aw Steph, that sucks. They are such a pain someti...Aw Steph, that sucks. They are such a pain sometimes. <BR/><BR/>After surgery, I had some mouth sores and used a GUM product called Aloclair. It helped a bit to numb the pain.<BR/><BR/>I know it feels like an eternity, but you will get through this... you're such a trooper!holskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17887035572619265103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-1290741985080389872008-12-24T03:41:00.000-08:002008-12-24T03:41:00.000-08:00I think in the beginning we're soo excited ove...I think in the beginning we're soo excited over what the braces arer bringing that it makes most things more bearable, but then you just want it over already, as it IS a pain in the rump that just never seems to end. Hard to say" just ignore 'em" when you're uncomfortable, though, isn't it? Poopy. Hopefully the tides will turn ~to indifference if nothing else~ and time will slip on by once again. =)<BR/><BR/>Really does suck that you've been plagued with nonstop um, crap, in the pain area, and you're probably sick to death of trying so many different ways to make it go away, but can I suggest one more thing to try, at least where the ulcers are concerned?<BR/><BR/>Vitamin C & B, baby. Lots of it. C is awesome for fighting infections of any kind and a good B multivitamin is my favourite for making sure all things immune related are up to snuff (it's great for mood & energy supprt, too, and doesn't break the bank). The best part is how pretty it makes your pee, Heehee!<BR/><BR/>Seriously, I don't know if you're already taking them, in which case I'm stumped, but I swear by them, and drinking tons of water to keep everything in your mouth lubricated. Some people's spit ph is more naturally acidic and irritates the tissues in your mouth, making you more suceptable to sores. (My BF in highschool had braces and was ALWAYS getting coldsores and mouth ulcers~ the vitamins and water (and salt-water swish, of course, a saving grace)<BR/><BR/>Worth a shot, anyways. Hang in there, And hopefully everything will shift again and let your lips go back to a more comfy spot.<BR/><BR/>In spite of it all, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and a break from the 'youngsters' can't hurt =)Katherine (Kate)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01197376634270850417noreply@blogger.com