The visit to my orthodontist went alright this morning. He double checked to make sure that there was no more infection going on and confirmed that everything looks healthy. I explained to him everything I have been through and he said he was sorry that it has been so painful and that he understands because there is so much pressure in my cheeks/jaw right now. I am supposed to call the surgeon back to get him to do an x-ray if I get anymore sever cheek pain.
He was happy with the expansion but said I still need to turn it once a week from now on until he tells me other wise. I am still scheduled to get braces put on Feb.11 however he wont start bringing my front teeth back together for 8 weeks after the last expansion. So it is still going to be a few months before they will start to bring it back into place. He figured that I would have to wear the braces for about 18 months - 2 years. I am going to ball park 2 years and anything sooner will be a treat.
My goal now is to keep plugging away, one day at a time. Today marks 41 days post SARPE surgery. I've been through a lot and made it so I will stay strong, and get through the next couple years!
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