Courage

Hello and I apologize for not keeping in touch. I have been very busy getting ready for my Surgery on the 19Th. Just days away. I titled this entry as courage because I find that I have been praying allot these days for "Courage." I received my appliance yesterday and I have to say that it is very uncomfortable, and if feels very big. I keep looking in the mirror and it looks small, but it feels huge. I am having a very difficult time speaking. I actually had tears yesterday because I realized that I am truly nervous about the surgery and the next several months of recouping. I don't know what to expect. I have always been a planner of what I am going to do next and not knowing is a scary thing. I had an apt. with my surgeon yesterday and I asked him about a million questions. He answered all of them like most surgeons do; quick and stern. I told him that I hope he realized that I am putting all of my trust in him and that I am "scared." He told me not to worry, and that he would take good care of me. That helped a little bit, but It does not remove the worry. I want to know if any of you experience speech difficulty as well as the uncomfortable feeling that this Rapid Pallet Expander offers. =) Did anyone of you have the surgery and any advise? God Bless.