Re: Nervous, anxious, restless...........help!

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

I had my surgery on Oct. 7th, and have been recovering very good. I

honestly wasn't very nervous, but I didn't really research it, and I

didn't have a choice in whether or not I could have the surgery (see

my site http://www.firstdayback.com/jaw_surgery/ for more information

on that).

I would say a week off from work isn't enough. For me, I just felt

that my face was to fat and I didn't want to go out in public. I got

30 days off but I was ready to go after 2 weeks, so you should be fine

unless you have any problems. I developed an infection at about week

4, but it cleared up quickly with antibiotics.

I really loved to run before the surgery, but I'm still not at 100% in

my physical ability, so I like to go for long walks or ride the

stationary bike for about an hour. I started doing that after about

the first week just to get out of the house and so I could stop

feeling like a hermit. I hope it works out for you, I'm sure you'll be

fine, I was more worried about the catheter than anything :-)

Donnie

>

> I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday Nov. 17th and to say the

> least I am very restless. I have been researching this to death

> (maybe to much). I had knee surgery earlier this year and would not

> do it again and I'm wondering if I'm going to feel the same way

> about this surgery. I had my ACL reconstructed in my knee and am

> still recovering and going to therapy. The knee surgery as been a

> long drawn out processes and I'm not sure I'm ready if this surgery

> is going to come out like that.

>

> I was very active before the knee surgery and have not been able to

> do anything since. I am still not cleared to run on my knee. I am

> hoping with the jaw surgery the therapy will not be as intense, if

> any. I am also hoping that I can regain the strength in my leg

> while recovering from the jaw surgery, such as riding a stationary

> bike or squats (nothing with impact).

>

> I cannot remember being in alot of pain with the knee surgery, just

> very uncomfortable (especially with the crutches, thank goodness I

> won't need them with this surgery). So I am hoping for the same

> outcome with the jaw surgery.

>

> How early were you able to get out of the house after surgery. I

> know I may look like hell, but I'm asking because my son has a

> soccer game 3 days after my surgery and I was wonder if there was

> any way in hell I would be able to attend.

>

> I am having Lefort 1 with a genioplasty and of course my OS said it

> should be no big deal and if I could take off a week of work that

> should be sufficient. But after researching this surgery a week

> does not seem like it would be enough time off. I am planning to

> take 2 weeks off and I'm hoping that's going to give me enough time

> to recover.

>

> Thanks for listening

>

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

I had my surgery on Oct. 7th, and have been recovering very good. I

honestly wasn't very nervous, but I didn't really research it, and I

didn't have a choice in whether or not I could have the surgery (see

my site http://www.firstdayback.com/jaw_surgery/ for more information

on that).

I would say a week off from work isn't enough. For me, I just felt

that my face was to fat and I didn't want to go out in public. I got

30 days off but I was ready to go after 2 weeks, so you should be fine

unless you have any problems. I developed an infection at about week

4, but it cleared up quickly with antibiotics.

I really loved to run before the surgery, but I'm still not at 100% in

my physical ability, so I like to go for long walks or ride the

stationary bike for about an hour. I started doing that after about

the first week just to get out of the house and so I could stop

feeling like a hermit. I hope it works out for you, I'm sure you'll be

fine, I was more worried about the catheter than anything :-)

Donnie

>

> I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday Nov. 17th and to say the

> least I am very restless. I have been researching this to death

> (maybe to much). I had knee surgery earlier this year and would not

> do it again and I'm wondering if I'm going to feel the same way

> about this surgery. I had my ACL reconstructed in my knee and am

> still recovering and going to therapy. The knee surgery as been a

> long drawn out processes and I'm not sure I'm ready if this surgery

> is going to come out like that.

>

> I was very active before the knee surgery and have not been able to

> do anything since. I am still not cleared to run on my knee. I am

> hoping with the jaw surgery the therapy will not be as intense, if

> any. I am also hoping that I can regain the strength in my leg

> while recovering from the jaw surgery, such as riding a stationary

> bike or squats (nothing with impact).

>

> I cannot remember being in alot of pain with the knee surgery, just

> very uncomfortable (especially with the crutches, thank goodness I

> won't need them with this surgery). So I am hoping for the same

> outcome with the jaw surgery.

>

> How early were you able to get out of the house after surgery. I

> know I may look like hell, but I'm asking because my son has a

> soccer game 3 days after my surgery and I was wonder if there was

> any way in hell I would be able to attend.

>

> I am having Lefort 1 with a genioplasty and of course my OS said it

> should be no big deal and if I could take off a week of work that

> should be sufficient. But after researching this surgery a week

> does not seem like it would be enough time off. I am planning to

> take 2 weeks off and I'm hoping that's going to give me enough time

> to recover.

>

> Thanks for listening

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

As you know I had my surgery almost 2 weeks ago on 11/3. I was

scheduled to take 2 weeks off of work which is what Dr. Widner

recommended, but have decided to extend it another week. I am still

tired and congested and it would be difficult for me to go work full

time again. I still get worn out after playing with my 3.5 year old

son for just a few hours.

As far as getting out after surgery. It took me until day 6 before I

felt good enough to get out. By then my swelling had gone done

considerably and my energy level was a lot better by then.

You're right in that there is not really a lot of pain -- just a lot

of discomfort!

Anyways, good luck with your surgery. I hope everything goes well

and I wish you a speedy recovery. You will be in my thoughts! Post

again when you fell up to it!

Matilda

>

> I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday Nov. 17th and to say the

> least I am very restless. I have been researching this to death

> (maybe to much). I had knee surgery earlier this year and would

not

> do it again and I'm wondering if I'm going to feel the same way

> about this surgery. I had my ACL reconstructed in my knee and am

> still recovering and going to therapy. The knee surgery as been a

> long drawn out processes and I'm not sure I'm ready if this surgery

> is going to come out like that.

>

> I was very active before the knee surgery and have not been able to

> do anything since. I am still not cleared to run on my knee. I am

> hoping with the jaw surgery the therapy will not be as intense, if

> any. I am also hoping that I can regain the strength in my leg

> while recovering from the jaw surgery, such as riding a stationary

> bike or squats (nothing with impact).

>

> I cannot remember being in alot of pain with the knee surgery, just

> very uncomfortable (especially with the crutches, thank goodness I

> won't need them with this surgery). So I am hoping for the same

> outcome with the jaw surgery.

>

> How early were you able to get out of the house after surgery. I

> know I may look like hell, but I'm asking because my son has a

> soccer game 3 days after my surgery and I was wonder if there was

> any way in hell I would be able to attend.

>

> I am having Lefort 1 with a genioplasty and of course my OS said it

> should be no big deal and if I could take off a week of work that

> should be sufficient. But after researching this surgery a week

> does not seem like it would be enough time off. I am planning to

> take 2 weeks off and I'm hoping that's going to give me enough time

> to recover.

>

> Thanks for listening

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

As you know I had my surgery almost 2 weeks ago on 11/3. I was

scheduled to take 2 weeks off of work which is what Dr. Widner

recommended, but have decided to extend it another week. I am still

tired and congested and it would be difficult for me to go work full

time again. I still get worn out after playing with my 3.5 year old

son for just a few hours.

As far as getting out after surgery. It took me until day 6 before I

felt good enough to get out. By then my swelling had gone done

considerably and my energy level was a lot better by then.

You're right in that there is not really a lot of pain -- just a lot

of discomfort!

Anyways, good luck with your surgery. I hope everything goes well

and I wish you a speedy recovery. You will be in my thoughts! Post

again when you fell up to it!

Matilda

>

> I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday Nov. 17th and to say the

> least I am very restless. I have been researching this to death

> (maybe to much). I had knee surgery earlier this year and would

not

> do it again and I'm wondering if I'm going to feel the same way

> about this surgery. I had my ACL reconstructed in my knee and am

> still recovering and going to therapy. The knee surgery as been a

> long drawn out processes and I'm not sure I'm ready if this surgery

> is going to come out like that.

>

> I was very active before the knee surgery and have not been able to

> do anything since. I am still not cleared to run on my knee. I am

> hoping with the jaw surgery the therapy will not be as intense, if

> any. I am also hoping that I can regain the strength in my leg

> while recovering from the jaw surgery, such as riding a stationary

> bike or squats (nothing with impact).

>

> I cannot remember being in alot of pain with the knee surgery, just

> very uncomfortable (especially with the crutches, thank goodness I

> won't need them with this surgery). So I am hoping for the same

> outcome with the jaw surgery.

>

> How early were you able to get out of the house after surgery. I

> know I may look like hell, but I'm asking because my son has a

> soccer game 3 days after my surgery and I was wonder if there was

> any way in hell I would be able to attend.

>

> I am having Lefort 1 with a genioplasty and of course my OS said it

> should be no big deal and if I could take off a week of work that

> should be sufficient. But after researching this surgery a week

> does not seem like it would be enough time off. I am planning to

> take 2 weeks off and I'm hoping that's going to give me enough time

> to recover.

>

> Thanks for listening

>

[Guest guest]

I'm scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 18!

Guess I'm lucky - I've been absolutely swamped (and then some) at

work; so, I've had almost no time to think about the big day (other

than doing what I can/must to prepare for it - doctor appointments,

stocking supplies [in a haphazard manner], etc.)

Don't know that I'll be ready for it; but, once the moment comes, I'll

have to give up and give in.

Hope you're out enjoying your last meal(s), with friends and family to

keep your restlessness at bay.

>

> I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday Nov. 17th and to say the

> least I am very restless.

[Guest guest]

I'm scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 18!

Guess I'm lucky - I've been absolutely swamped (and then some) at

work; so, I've had almost no time to think about the big day (other

than doing what I can/must to prepare for it - doctor appointments,

stocking supplies [in a haphazard manner], etc.)

Don't know that I'll be ready for it; but, once the moment comes, I'll

have to give up and give in.

Hope you're out enjoying your last meal(s), with friends and family to

keep your restlessness at bay.

>

> I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday Nov. 17th and to say the

> least I am very restless.

[Guest guest]

At nearly 4 weeks post op (3wks 5 days), I can give you a quick

rundown.

First of all you are going thru the worst part RIGHT NOW - the

anxiety of waiting for it to come. If you are like most you have

been preparing for a while with ortho, insurance, surgical plan etc.

Now that your time has arrived it is EASY to get nervous.

As I have mentioned here peviously, you will be uncomfortable but for

the first 10 days or so you heal significantly each day. After 10

days your healing begins to slow but trust me it is happening. At 2

weeks I was given the green light to eat soft " slurpy " foods as

opposed to 100% liquid (mashed potatoes, noodles) I was out for a

short walk on day 2, but I was tired quickly. Now at week 4 I ride

the bike and exercise for an hour a day, although I can't wait to run

and mtn bike again - 3 more weeks.

The numbness is present, but you do get used to it. My OS informed

me that he does not recall ANYONE whom did not get feeling back in

his 30 years of experience.

Diet is not that bad, buy Ensure, Carnation, Ice Cream, Protein

Powder, etc and you will be fine.

I went back to work on day 12 (Thursday surgery back to work the

following Monday) ly, I was fine but it was a bit too soon. As

well as I recovered I could have used another few days to allow

swelling to go down more etc.

Best of luck - let the site know how you do!

> >

> > I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday Nov. 17th and to say

the

> > least I am very restless.

[Guest guest]

At nearly 4 weeks post op (3wks 5 days), I can give you a quick

rundown.

First of all you are going thru the worst part RIGHT NOW - the

anxiety of waiting for it to come. If you are like most you have

been preparing for a while with ortho, insurance, surgical plan etc.

Now that your time has arrived it is EASY to get nervous.

As I have mentioned here peviously, you will be uncomfortable but for

the first 10 days or so you heal significantly each day. After 10

days your healing begins to slow but trust me it is happening. At 2

weeks I was given the green light to eat soft " slurpy " foods as

opposed to 100% liquid (mashed potatoes, noodles) I was out for a

short walk on day 2, but I was tired quickly. Now at week 4 I ride

the bike and exercise for an hour a day, although I can't wait to run

and mtn bike again - 3 more weeks.

The numbness is present, but you do get used to it. My OS informed

me that he does not recall ANYONE whom did not get feeling back in

his 30 years of experience.

Diet is not that bad, buy Ensure, Carnation, Ice Cream, Protein

Powder, etc and you will be fine.

I went back to work on day 12 (Thursday surgery back to work the

following Monday) ly, I was fine but it was a bit too soon. As

well as I recovered I could have used another few days to allow

swelling to go down more etc.

Best of luck - let the site know how you do!

> >

> > I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday Nov. 17th and to say

the

> > least I am very restless.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the words of encouragement - the anxiety is starting to

sneak in now (as I do certain things for " the last time " ).

Glad to hear you were successful going back to work when you did - I,

too, am having surgery on Thursday, going back to work the following

(following) Monday.

I'm sure I'll probably wish I'd taken more time off - but, if things

don't work out, I can re-arrange.

>

> I went back to work on day 12 (Thursday surgery back to work the

> following Monday) ly, I was fine but it was a bit too soon. As

> well as I recovered I could have used another few days to allow

> swelling to go down more etc.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the words of encouragement - the anxiety is starting to

sneak in now (as I do certain things for " the last time " ).

Glad to hear you were successful going back to work when you did - I,

too, am having surgery on Thursday, going back to work the following

(following) Monday.

I'm sure I'll probably wish I'd taken more time off - but, if things

don't work out, I can re-arrange.

>

> I went back to work on day 12 (Thursday surgery back to work the

> following Monday) ly, I was fine but it was a bit too soon. As

> well as I recovered I could have used another few days to allow

> swelling to go down more etc.

[Guest guest]

Hey -- " The Last Time " ???? Heck no. I've always thought that the

phrase " the last meal " was an awful one. I had a wonderful Italian

supper the night before my surgery... But I do swear that the best

and most satisfying meal I've ever eaten, in my whole life -- and

I'm an experienced eater, believe me, from sweetbreads to Brunswick

stew, from Chicken and Dumplin's to escargots and cashew chicken --

was that first, wonderful, soft-scrambled egg I finally had after

surgery!

You have new joys and delights out there waiting for you. It's just

a matter of being adult and enjoying the pleasures of delayed (for a

fine purpose) rewards!

Cammie

>

> Thanks for the words of encouragement - the anxiety is starting to

> sneak in now (as I do certain things for " the last time " ).

>

> Glad to hear you were successful going back to work when you did -

I,

> too, am having surgery on Thursday, going back to work the

following

> (following) Monday.

> I'm sure I'll probably wish I'd taken more time off - but, if

things

> don't work out, I can re-arrange.

[Guest guest]

Hey -- " The Last Time " ???? Heck no. I've always thought that the

phrase " the last meal " was an awful one. I had a wonderful Italian

supper the night before my surgery... But I do swear that the best

and most satisfying meal I've ever eaten, in my whole life -- and

I'm an experienced eater, believe me, from sweetbreads to Brunswick

stew, from Chicken and Dumplin's to escargots and cashew chicken --

was that first, wonderful, soft-scrambled egg I finally had after

surgery!

You have new joys and delights out there waiting for you. It's just

a matter of being adult and enjoying the pleasures of delayed (for a

fine purpose) rewards!

Cammie

>

> Thanks for the words of encouragement - the anxiety is starting to

> sneak in now (as I do certain things for " the last time " ).

>

> Glad to hear you were successful going back to work when you did -

I,

> too, am having surgery on Thursday, going back to work the

following

> (following) Monday.

> I'm sure I'll probably wish I'd taken more time off - but, if

things

> don't work out, I can re-arrange.