Questions about lower jaw surgery

[Guest guest]

Hello!

I'm new here and my lower jaw surgery is schedule for May 5th. I

have a few questions from you guys who have been through this. I

will be wired shut for 4 weeks what should I drink, any

recommendations. How much weight will I lose? How much pain will I

be in? How quick will I recover? I know that my OS will answer

these question but I also want to know from people who had this done

themselves.

Thank you,

Lowisa

[Guest guest]

Hi Lowisa,

I just had my lower jaw done last week im 8 days post op and 5 days

until these wires come off! but anyways For me there was hardly any

pain at all. The worst part I thought is just being wired shut and

not being able to talk or eat. its really fusterating! It all depends

on how quick you will recover. I already feel fine and i have been

out doing normal everyday things. Theres still some swelling but most

has gone down and theres hardly any numbness left just a spot in my

chin. The first couple of days after surgery are the worst but after

that everything gets better. I have lost about 3 pounds since my

surgery. you will probably lose some more being wired shut for 4

weeks. Oh and to drink dont buy lots of ensure and stuff like that

because it gets old real fast! just try smoothies and milkshakes

anything really! well i dont think i helped much, but good luck with

everything!

Kirsten

> Hello!

>

> I'm new here and my lower jaw surgery is schedule for May 5th. I

> have a few questions from you guys who have been through this. I

> will be wired shut for 4 weeks what should I drink, any

> recommendations. How much weight will I lose? How much pain will I

> be in? How quick will I recover? I know that my OS will answer

> these question but I also want to know from people who had this

done

> themselves.

>

> Thank you,

> Lowisa

[Guest guest]

Hi Lowisa-

I'm having lower jaw surgery on May 4th. From what I've read on this website,

the recovery for lower is faster than if you have upper & lower. I will be wired

shut for 4 weeks, too. I'll keep you posted on my progress...keep me posted on

yours!

Take care.

lowisa no_reply > wrote:

Hello!

I'm new here and my lower jaw surgery is schedule for May 5th. I

have a few questions from you guys who have been through this. I

will be wired shut for 4 weeks what should I drink, any

recommendations. How much weight will I lose? How much pain will I

be in? How quick will I recover? I know that my OS will answer

these question but I also want to know from people who had this done

themselves.

Thank you,

Lowisa

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[Guest guest]

> Hello!

>

> I'm new here and my lower jaw surgery is schedule for May 5th. I

> have a few questions from you guys who have been through this. I

> will be wired shut for 4 weeks what should I drink, any

> recommendations. How much weight will I lose? How much pain will

I

> be in? How quick will I recover? I know that my OS will answer

> these question but I also want to know from people who had this

done

> themselves.

>

> Thank you,

> Lowisa

> I had my lower jaw advanced by surgery on March 26th, 2004. I am 3

weeks post-op today!!! I never did get my mouth wired shut at all. I

had a splint placed on my upper jaw but i had it removed on Wed

April 14th, 2004. I am at work right now. I feel great. I had hardly

any pain just was really uncomfortable at the hospital. I had my

head wrapped just like extreme makeover for the first 24hrs. That

was uncomfortable. Once that came off I was fine. My jaw gets sore

at night for talking all day, but thats about it. There really is no

pain involved in this process, you don't feel the surgery procedure

at all. Just the uncomfort of the swelling and the appliances in

your mouth.

I hope this helps somewhat, good luck with everything!!

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