Wow! I thought I’d be in braces for an eternity before I’d have surgery to correct my ever-worsening bite. It turns out, it’s only been 8 months, and I’m fairly …
Tips for Living Sugar-Free
I’ts been 8 days since I wrote the last anti-sugar post, and I’ve been resisting admirably. Every time I want to go to the homemade ice cream place down the …
Hey sweetie… Feeling a little inflamed today?
I love sweet things. It must have started when my kind-hearted, but misguided, parents started giving me candies to get some peace and quiet from their little outspoken princess. Anyway, …
Pill-popper: Vitamins and surgery
I’ve been following a vitamin regimen in preparation for jaw surgery on November 5th (19 days away!). Coworkers probably think I’m chain-popping antacids because of our stressful week, but it’s …
A Natural Approach to Pre-Op?
I’ve been interested in natural medicine as a supplement (and sometimes alternative) to conventional medicine since I first started college seven years ago. My learnings have come from the likes …
The Fun Stuff: Surgery Financials
After five phone calls to my insurance company, and at least that many conversations with the hospital, anesthesiologist, and surgeon’s office, I finally have a vague idea how much this …
Jaw Surgery Countdown Begins!
I’ve done it – I’ve added a Countdown gadget to my iGoogle homepage that’s counting down the days until my maxillary advancement surgery. Today, my gadget’s telling me I have …
Braces, a first look
I had braces put on my teeth yesterday morning as part 1 of my exciting orthognathic venture, my first braces ever! My teeth have been very sore since then, but …