You are a legend man. Great video, you are helping a lot of people. I just decided to do this surgery after waiting for months for Insurance approval (which my insurance company denied so I'm going to have pay for it myself). Gonna be turning 25 soon, your video gave me all the confidence I needed!

I have my surgery in a few months from now, your videos are so good, i appreciate your lighthearted humor about your journey, makes me feel way more at ease with the process

im 3 weeks after my SARPE and i cannot even think about 12 months away! You're looking so well

Just had SARME surgery 2 days ago, I’m a 37 yo male. Not gonna lie, the recovery from this surgery has been brutal. I would definitely recommend always having an ice back ready, your face will swell quite significantly. I have a pretty high pain threshold but this surgery is right up there. It will all be worth it in the end.

1.5month past expanding (8mm). My right tooth started tilting outwards so the gap at the (bottom) base was actually 9mm, which was pretty awful (to me at least). Most people said nothing, a few mades somes jokes about it, but I survived (no shit) Now, the gap is 5.5mm at the upper base and 7mm at the lower base. It's still a lot, people still look at me weird and I still feel obliged to explain myself to everyone I meet but I have to say: what a relief to see it closing! I confess I've been cheating a bit using some elastics bands (my ortho probs wouldn't be happy about it but y'know, I'm doing it "safe" with a very low amount of pressure, removing it as soon as I feel any discomfort/pain and I feel it's helping) I'll have the expander removed on February 5th (my birthday, how lovely right!) and will then pursue an Invisalign treatment. I'm an optimistic guy by nature but I have to be realistic too: the gap won't fully close probably before end of summer 24 AT BEST. It's long, it's hard, can be super annoying and even painful at times, but I guess it's worth it

Beyond thank you for this. I'm getting it done less than a month from today. It's a necessity for me for multiple reasons but I'm freaking out. This video was very comforting. Thanks for your reassuring words. But I'm still freaking out. And yes, it's cause I'm old and the idea of the gap and my face changing! My ortho and surgeon say my process will be 3 years long. I'm FREAKING out. Still, thank you, and still freaking out.

In about 6 months I'll be having the surgery, got the braces on now. Nervous but determined. Scare about the pain tho, but I did got my wisdom tooth removed and I survived, so I think I got this 👍👍 Thank you for encouring me and all that have or will be going under the surgery 🙌

Ive just had this surgery, your videos were honestly the most helpful and funny, really made me feel better about this. Especially cherish the gap! Your teeth are looking great

Hahahahah 😂 the skill of blowing the food out of your mouth just literally killed me 👏🏼🤣

On the ejection note, I invested in a Waterpik a long time ago and honestly it's one of the best tools I have to clear stuck food in my mouth and works very well given my palate expander and braces.

So proud of you!

I have done this sarpe surgery last week. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Omg thanks for answering my question about the facial changes haha 🙌🏼

What a great sense of humor this dude has; his word variety is genius.

#cherishthegap!! Great video, should of given us a content warning for the ejection topic though 😂

These are SO helpful. Thank you!

Really good message bro...I am about to go 4 sarpe...already freaking out..God bless you buddy.

I do my S.A.M.E surgery in 2 weeks, so nervous but yet so excited! I'm in Melbourne as well. I going with Smile Solutions and OralMax :)

i got my wisdom teeth removed at the same time they did Sarpe, im 2 days after surgery and its the worst i've ever tried..

Thank you so much for the positivity in this video. I am getting SARPE surgery in 2 weeks and I am 30. I was scared and nervous about it until I watched this video. How long do you think it would take to go back to strenuous exercise?

First. Thank you so much for the videos. They helped me prepare for everything leading up to my surgery (November 2022) removal March 2023. I got braces on 2 weeks before removal. Lately, I feel like I've had a setback. My front upper teeth have hurt since the beginning along with nerve pain. But it seemed to be getting better but for the past week it feels like the pain when I used to be turning the SARPE. Did you have any set back like that? Thank you again!

Lmao you're hilarious dude. Smile looks great! I'm two days away from my surgery and this made me feel a little better

the sass 😂 love the video ! thank you !

Hey ! Thanks for the video. It’s been really helpful to me. I had the surgery three weeks ago. Quick question, I know that our bodies behave differently under recovery , but any idea how soon can you get back to exercises like running ?

You're a king

You funny lol 😂

Thank you for the video! Can I ask how old you are and weather or not they split your maxilla in the surgery?

How sassy you've become haha looking good!

Current compared to old pic you look good.

It's interesting that you were able to eat so soon. I was told STRICT no chew diet for 6 weeks and I'm now 8 weeks post op and can barely chew anything tougher than thin pork belly or shabu beef 😮‍💨 I was in so much pain the first 2 weeks I barely could drink my bone broth every day.

Where did you get your surgery done? And did medicare cover any of the cost? Thanks!

Lol your funny love your sense of humor

Hey, you're in Melbourne? Did you see Ricky Kumar for the surgery?

#cherishthegap 🤣

How soon after the surgery can you talk somewhat normally?

Hey Anish bro, How has your breathing changed when the gap was created (2-3 months after SARPE maybe)? I'm waiting for my MSE to arrive to fix narrow upper jaw and breathing problems.

Did it change the way you talk/ shape of your nose? How long did it take for the gap to close

Did the surgery change your nose shape or make your nose holes bigger?

I'm 41 and want to do this but i'm really concerned about the face chance...I like my shape. Don't know what to do.

How did you get this process? Idk how to start it

How long did it take for your gap to look more normal