Bike Accident :-(

[emily_in_nc]

UPDATE: I finally got in to see an oral surgeon yesterday and had a 3D image of my jaw taken. Pretty freaky to see your skull up on a huge computer screen! Unfortunately, the CT scan the ER in Georgia did did not detect THREE jaw fractures that I received in my accident. The oral surgeon was not surprised as my fractures are rather subtle, but there nonetheless. He is going to consult with a colleague on my case today, but it appears I will have to have my jaw wired shut for awhile, possibly followed by Invisalign braces to continue re-aligning my bite. I'm a bit overwhelmed but not really surprised, given how wonky my bite is since my accident. Looks like I'm in it for the long haul....

As if that weren't enough, I caught a cold (fortunately on the wane now) with much coughing AND have an itchy tick bite on my leg. Fortunately I got it off before it had latched on for long, but it still itches. When it rains it pours!!!

[Pax]

So glad a competent doctor got a look at you, Emily. Sorry it's going to be a long fix though. Hopefully you'll see some good results quickly!

[Catrin]

Oh my Emily, I am so sorry to read your news. I've never had braces, or my jaw wired shut so I can't offer words there. I am very glad they found the cause, and may things go more smoothly now than they have been. Do keep us posted!

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[north woods gal]

As with everyone else, sorry to hear that it's going to take longer to heal, Emily, but you'll get there.

[Helene2013]

Wow. Hoping that the whole thing will be behind you sooner than later. Talk about a nasty result of a fall. blah.

[azfiddle]

Hang in there Emily. Glad you finally got the full picture and have a path forward.

[emily_in_nc]

Here's the latest post-accident and now post-surgery update:

http://travelingtwosome.weebly.com/t...nt-jaw-surgery

Hope no one here ever has to go through this. It has not been a walk in the park, but hopefully the worst is behind me now...