I'm Hooked!

Last minute preparations are done!  I made a visit to Dr. Gerlein's office today to have my surgical hooks put on - these will enable Dr. Posnick to keep my mouth in a good resting position during and after surgery and is what the bands will be attached to.  It took quite a while and I'm a little sore, but all in all, it wasn't too bad!  I feel, however, like I've got more metal in my mouth than a Transformer!  :-)  My visits to the orthodontist are always fun and full of laughs, everyone wishes me well and I even got a hug from Dr. G.  I love you guys!!

Below are "final" pictures of what I look like now after nearly a year in braces...then a close up of the hooks I'm now sporting!