lip and chin numbness post-op 9 weeks

November 7, 2004

Hi,

Is it normal to be 9 weeks post op and still have no feeling in the

right side of my lip and chin following lower jaw advancement 6.5

mm? Could the screws be impinging on that nerve? Has anyone out

there had to have their screws removed for interfering with the

nerve? I've got most of the feeling back, slowly but surely, on the

left side, but the right is completely numb still. My OS doesn't

want to see me back again for 4 months or until I get my braces off,

so I feel like he's tired of hearing me worry about this numbness,

OR maybe he has written me off as the unfortunate 1% who has

permanent numbness. He SAYS he's 100% sure I " ll get it all back

eventually. He said to try and stimulate this nerve, but I " m not

sure how. ANy suggestions? This numbness on half my lip affects

the way I smile, talk, and eat. It doesn't droop, but it's not right

there with the other side either, making me look weird when smiling

or talking. At this point I " m wishing I'd never had this done.

When did you all get your feeling back in your lip and chin?

JCross

November 7, 2004