We have a date! And I'm starting a culinary hit list!

[crowhen]

I go in for pre-op on the 22nd. I have jaw surgery on the 27th.

I'm still in shock that it's actually happening. As the even draws near, it becomes more real, and I feel more scared.

On the bright side, the Dr. Tucker is working on my case, too. See, Dr. Tucker was the man whom blew away everyone I spoke with, patient to orthodontist. They would

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[kimonos_house]

Before surgery? Pizza, enchiladas, hot links, pie, stir fry (with extra bamboo shoots!), raw apples, and cereal. Oh, and a local specialty we have here in Texas called Frito Pie. Gawd, I would eat so much Frito Pie.

After surgery! After I had a couple wisdom teeth removed, I got really tired of the constant Jello, pudding, scrambled eggs, Jello, pudding, scrambled eggs. I wanted something green, so I got an avocado, and that was the most exquisite food experience I've ever had. Definitely get some avocados.

[crowhen]

Will do!

I've been loading up on salads while I still can, but alas, I can't bite into an apple without dislocating my jaw right now :( Can't wait for surgery!

[thedalaimama]

Six words: fried chicken, fried chicken, fried chicken.

[crowhen]

Last night the company bought me a half a fried chicken at The Pit, Raleigh's #1 BBQ joint (which I will take you to when you come to visit again). We were celebrating the release of our latest project. I had ried turnip greens with ssuash medley on the side with a mojito.

It was gooooood.

Sandwich!!!

[silvercatofbast]

I have TMJ - several people in my immediate family can dislocate their jaws easily, and put them back with no pain. I, unfortunately, had no insurance from the age of six onwards, so when I broke a tooth last september and had a root canal and etc out of pocket at the dental school, I sprung for being a dental boards patient for graduating students