Tuesday, June 29, 2010
It's official
I did relapse, but the surgeon is not suggesting another surgery. He thinks splint therapy will help my pain. I know this but what I kept telling him is that I can't afford a splint and that my insurance company sent me a letter saying that they will not cover it. I did cry. kind of a lot. but I went through so much to get this surgery and many times the only thing that got me through the day was the thought that this pain will be over soon. now I don't have hope. so what now? I'm 25 with completely messed up jaw joints (they have ground down to points instead of the healthy ball-and-socket joint deal) and I'm supposed to go another 50 or so years in this much pain?? how?? Sooo depressed and hopeless...but at least my doctor is taking care of making sure I get a splint.
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oh wowzer... NOT what I wanted to read right now. I am getting jaw surgery next Thursday, July 8th... I am soooo sorry.
ReplyDeleteI hope they get it fixed.
-makay
I'm so sorry that you are going through this and still having so much pain :( I can only imagine how frustrated that you are.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that your doctor is taking care of you getting a splint. That is a real blessing. Will be praying for you and that the splint therapy is helpful.
Consider yourself hugged!
Jackie
Oh noooo... I am so sorry to read this! I'm glad your doctor is working on getting the splint for you anyways, and will hope and pray that it helps!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I'm so sorry. Why don't they want to do surgery again? Could it help? Could they retain the bite for longer with wires or bands to re-train the muscles?
ReplyDeleteI know you don't want surgery again - of course!!! - but will this splint be a permanent fix? I don't want you to look back in 10 years and wish you had just fixed it permanently. Or is surgery not an option at all?
I am thinking of you, praying for you, and wishing that everything works out. Keep us updated.
Stephanie
I've heard of a friend of a friend who did lower jaw surgery and it relapsed. All hope is not lost.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping my double jaw surgery won't get a relapse but who knows.
Keep it up! We are all here with you.