The context of the following conversation is After months of crooked teeth and painful chewing, Tracy finally got braces today.:
Tracy says It was painful but worth it.
The friend responds the braces?.
Tracy responds yeah, I hated my crooked teeth, it hurt to chew too.
The friend responds oh I didn't know it was that bad.
Tracy responds it was, I don't care how long it takes as long as they are straight after.
The friend responds I think I see an improvement already.