Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 I'm an old, old woman -- was 56, almost 57 when I had a simple lower advancement. So I took it easy. I had a month off from work, and used every bit of it. I'd stretch out on the couch to watch tee vee and wake up three hours later. Others find that they are more energetic. I was not. I believe that upper surgery and its recovery are more challenging, mainly because of the congestion that can -- but doesn't always -- ensue. But if you're younger, you may have an easier time, just because of your youthful vigor. Whatever -- you can do it. It's just a matter of persisting and taking things one step at a time. I would guess that you'll be fine by the end of January. Most folks are way better by two weeks past the surgery. That's not to say that you may not be tired, but hey -- who of us is not routinely tired, these days? Tend to your nutrition and your rest, listen to your body, and do the logical things, as well as the things your surgeon tells you. This isn't rocket science, and hundreds of people, I'd guess, have these procedures every week, if not every day. And of course -- we're here to listen, if you want to whine! We have a now ancient and honorable tradition of whining. (I do believe, for what it's worth, that those wizzie extractions were far worse, at least for me, than the recovery from jaw surgery.) Cammie > > Thank you so much Cammie and . I feel a little better. > > I have an open bite and I am getting my upper jaw moved and opened. > > My surgery is planned for after Christmas and my biggest concern is > if I will still be able to feel well enough for the Spring Semester > which begins on January 31st 2005. How did everyone go about > dealing with their daily lives afterward? > > Curious, > > Norma > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 I'm an old, old woman -- was 56, almost 57 when I had a simple lower advancement. So I took it easy. I had a month off from work, and used every bit of it. I'd stretch out on the couch to watch tee vee and wake up three hours later. Others find that they are more energetic. I was not. I believe that upper surgery and its recovery are more challenging, mainly because of the congestion that can -- but doesn't always -- ensue. But if you're younger, you may have an easier time, just because of your youthful vigor. Whatever -- you can do it. It's just a matter of persisting and taking things one step at a time. I would guess that you'll be fine by the end of January. Most folks are way better by two weeks past the surgery. That's not to say that you may not be tired, but hey -- who of us is not routinely tired, these days? Tend to your nutrition and your rest, listen to your body, and do the logical things, as well as the things your surgeon tells you. This isn't rocket science, and hundreds of people, I'd guess, have these procedures every week, if not every day. And of course -- we're here to listen, if you want to whine! We have a now ancient and honorable tradition of whining. (I do believe, for what it's worth, that those wizzie extractions were far worse, at least for me, than the recovery from jaw surgery.) Cammie > > Thank you so much Cammie and . I feel a little better. > > I have an open bite and I am getting my upper jaw moved and opened. > > My surgery is planned for after Christmas and my biggest concern is > if I will still be able to feel well enough for the Spring Semester > which begins on January 31st 2005. How did everyone go about > dealing with their daily lives afterward? > > Curious, > > Norma > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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