About 9 pm, Sunday: *laying in bed thinking about how everything is going to go at the appointment, stressing about past slip ups in recovery, and nervously anticipating what is to come*
I didn't want to get my hopes up, in fear that when I went, I would not be pleased with the information and instruction I was given.
8 am, Monday: *waking up with a big smile and a nervous feeling*
I Almost wanted to go back to bed and hold off the appointment because I was scared of what was going to happen.
10 am, At Piper Clinic: Went back and got my CT, was brought to the little room to do measurements, and then waited for Piper. Piper finally came, and looked at my jaw, movement, range of motion, and clicking and so on. took us to the CT viewing room, or in other words, The Dungeon, and gave us the word.
The Word: soft chew EVERY meal, most brackets taken off so they can't be seen, so I can wear my splint until ortho.. and I can go into ortho whenever i'm ready!!! Probably going to do incognito. :)
12 pm, Jacksons office: got more brackets off than originally expected :) talked about plan for braces.
3 pm, Piper Clinic: Impressions done, and released into the world with my new pretty white smile :)
What a journey. I know it's not over yet, and I have quite a while to go, but the hard part is over. I can't believe I made it this far without breaking down and eating a back of pita chips, or chowing down on a yummy steak. I get a little emotional thinking about how tough it was for me in the beginning and how I pushed through it to get where I am today. I am SO beyond happy with my progress and can't wait to graduate officially from the Piper Clinic. Although I will miss everyone there like family.
12 pm, Jacksons office: got more brackets off than originally expected :) talked about plan for braces.
3 pm, Piper Clinic: Impressions done, and released into the world with my new pretty white smile :)
What a journey. I know it's not over yet, and I have quite a while to go, but the hard part is over. I can't believe I made it this far without breaking down and eating a back of pita chips, or chowing down on a yummy steak. I get a little emotional thinking about how tough it was for me in the beginning and how I pushed through it to get where I am today. I am SO beyond happy with my progress and can't wait to graduate officially from the Piper Clinic. Although I will miss everyone there like family.
