Re: What to expect from upcoming surgery? - to ann

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ann,

I assume you had the surgery and hope everything is OK.

Could you share the experience?

Thanks,

Val

> Hi All,

> I just discovered this group. I'm becoming extremely interested in

> this topic since I will be having surgery on Thursday (1/15). My

> orthodontist works with an oral surgeon in Dallas, so I will be

> traveling there for my surgery. I understand about the food prep,

> but I've read many statements about drooling, difficulty

swallowing,

> difficulty opening my mouth, etc.

>

> I am curious about just what to expect from a patient's point of

> view. I am going to have the procedure for the upper and lower

jaws

> and genioplasty to correct an overbite. The insurance will cover

> this, so at least I have that part out of the way. However, the

> doctor has explained to me about the adapted diet, but I have a few

> questions for post op patients:

> 1. Will I be able to swallow?

> 2. I have another chronic pain condition. Will I be able to take

my

> medication?

> 3. When will I begin to see my facial muscles come back?

> 4. When can I expect to be able to chew soft foods?

> 5. When will the tightness in the jaw diminish, so I can open my

> mouth wider?

> 6. Will I be ready to teach a one night a week night course by the

> time that I am three weeks post-op?

>

> Thank you so much for this information. My doctor, Dr. Wolford, is

> very up front and has taken the time to answer detailed questions,

> but I always seem to have more.

>

> ann