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Subject: Re: Tired of braces

Author:
Tim (Seattle)

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Date Posted: 19:06:50 08/26/04 Thu
In reply to: Micki 's message, "Re: Tired of braces" on 16:56:55 08/26/04 Thu

To tell you the truth, I did not expect to find so many in there 50s like you and me, at a braces forum, but I love knowing that there are others my age in braces. Thanks for your good words, Micki! My kids didn't think one way or another about my getting braces. No big deal either way.

>>I've been in braces for 3 months now, but it seems
>>like a year. Most of the time, I'm okay about my
>>braces, but lately I'm tired of the whole ordeal.
>>
>>My wife and I went out to a fancy restaurant and my
>>braces plus expander made eating such a chore that it
>>was hard to appreciate the fine food.
>>
>>On the positive side, my speech is improved so that I
>>don't slur and spew spit when talking and my weight
>>has stabilized after I lost nearly 10 lbs (I've gained
>>back about 3 lbs of that loss).
>>
>>Sorry if I sound discouraged. I'll get over it and
>>tomorrow is another day closer to the end.
>
>Hi Tim:
>
>Yes - I think we all get to the "this isn't FUN
>anymore" spot (as if it were ever fun).
>
>I am a person that has never been very interested in
>food. BUT, since my braces, all I can think of is a
>big, juicy steak!! That is probably 2 years + down
>the road :>(
>
>Also - I don't like being so SPEECH challenged!! I
>love to express myself, and now I don't do that sooo
>well.
>
>I also hate all those people that have crooked teeth
>and just have veneers or bonding. Of course, MY teeth
>were too crooked for that!! NOOOOOO, I have to have
>the FULL MONTY......
>
>Anyway, just wanted to say that I understand how you
>feel and how hard it is to eat. I just keep focusing
>on the results. I just hope that I am still young
>enough to enjoy the results when I finally get there
>(I am 59).
>
>On the plus side... My kids think I am cool for doing
>this.
>
>
>Go figure :>)
>MIcki

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Replies:

Subject	Author	Date
Re: Tired of braces	Micki	19:20:22 08/26/04 Thu
Re: Tired of braces -- Christina, 19:48:04 08/26/04 Thu Thanks, Christina! ! -- Tim (Seattle), 20:45:24 08/26/04 Thu Aren't we all, Tim!!! (NT) -- Christina, 15:05:24 08/27/04 Fri
Re: Tired of braces	Jester	11:08:56 11/28/04 Sun
Re: Tired of braces -- Jester, 11:10:10 11/28/04 Sun