Re: How long will it take me to recover and get back to my everyday living?

[Guest guest]

Hi !

That's an excellent question for your OS to answer.

Depending on the type of surgery you'll have, you may be well enough

to only take a week off, or you may need a lot more. Your OS should

give you a good idea of what to expect in terms of recovery.

As to whether or not to wait until break? I think you should

definately wait until break, even if your OS tells you that it will

only take a week out of your schedule. I was fortunate enough to only

need a week off, but the first week back was very tiring, and I've

only been able to work half days so far. I don't know that I could

actually concentrate in a school setting yet this week (I'm 10 days

post op today). Have the surgery when you have the luxury of having

extra time available if you need it.

-Jen

> I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to the

> orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I just

> made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be bed

> ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before my

> college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i have

> a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

>

> brian

[Guest guest]

Hi !

That's an excellent question for your OS to answer.

Depending on the type of surgery you'll have, you may be well enough

to only take a week off, or you may need a lot more. Your OS should

give you a good idea of what to expect in terms of recovery.

As to whether or not to wait until break? I think you should

definately wait until break, even if your OS tells you that it will

only take a week out of your schedule. I was fortunate enough to only

need a week off, but the first week back was very tiring, and I've

only been able to work half days so far. I don't know that I could

actually concentrate in a school setting yet this week (I'm 10 days

post op today). Have the surgery when you have the luxury of having

extra time available if you need it.

-Jen

> I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to the

> orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I just

> made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be bed

> ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before my

> college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i have

> a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

>

> brian

[Guest guest]

As a fellow college student who just had her surgery in July...you need to

wait for christmas break. Give yourself lots of time to heal and make sure

you take care of yourself. I learned this the hard way. If you have any

questions, please don't be afraid to ask!!!

[Guest guest]

As a fellow college student who just had her surgery in July...you need to

wait for christmas break. Give yourself lots of time to heal and make sure

you take care of yourself. I learned this the hard way. If you have any

questions, please don't be afraid to ask!!!

[Guest guest]

I had upper/lower and my palate widened on August 17th. I was in

the hospital overnight and was never in any pain. I was never bed

ridden and slept in a recliner for most of the first 10 days after

surgery as it was just easier to breath sleeping in that position.

On the 26th I was unwired and had to bands placed on. I lost 10

pounds total during that time and am now on soft foods graduating to

a bit harder food next week. My surgeon recommends taking six weeks

off as that is the recommended recovery period. You may feel fine

during this period but remember your energy level may not be the

same after surgery and may take time to return. Lots of walking is

recommended. No lifting over 5 pounds for a month after surgery.

I still have some swelling today but most of the bruising is gone.

My lower lip and chin are numb, by product of the surgery. Try

drinking a bottled water, instant shower! The bands stay on 4-6

weeks so you can expect to talk funny during that time.

> I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to

the

> orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I

just

> made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be bed

> ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before

my

> college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i

have

> a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

>

> brian

[Guest guest]

I had upper/lower and my palate widened on August 17th. I was in

the hospital overnight and was never in any pain. I was never bed

ridden and slept in a recliner for most of the first 10 days after

surgery as it was just easier to breath sleeping in that position.

On the 26th I was unwired and had to bands placed on. I lost 10

pounds total during that time and am now on soft foods graduating to

a bit harder food next week. My surgeon recommends taking six weeks

off as that is the recommended recovery period. You may feel fine

during this period but remember your energy level may not be the

same after surgery and may take time to return. Lots of walking is

recommended. No lifting over 5 pounds for a month after surgery.

I still have some swelling today but most of the bruising is gone.

My lower lip and chin are numb, by product of the surgery. Try

drinking a bottled water, instant shower! The bands stay on 4-6

weeks so you can expect to talk funny during that time.

> I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to

the

> orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I

just

> made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be bed

> ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before

my

> college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i

have

> a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

>

> brian

[Guest guest]

as a college student myself, i found it best to do it over a break. i just had

the upper jaw

surgery, considered the least invasive, on july 12 and i was stuck in the house

for two

weeks, but for about 4 weeks i had swelling issues and eating was quite a chore.

i can't

imagine going through with that in november/december, when you likely have

classes and

finals.

also, the timing depends on how close your school is to home and the surgeons.

i go to

school in DC, but my family and doctors are in Minneapolis, so for me summer was

the

only option because you really need to be near the doctor because you'll be

going there a

lot for about two months or more.

good luck!

> I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to the

> orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I just

> made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be bed

> ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before my

> college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i have

> a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

>

> brian

[Guest guest]

as a college student myself, i found it best to do it over a break. i just had

the upper jaw

surgery, considered the least invasive, on july 12 and i was stuck in the house

for two

weeks, but for about 4 weeks i had swelling issues and eating was quite a chore.

i can't

imagine going through with that in november/december, when you likely have

classes and

finals.

also, the timing depends on how close your school is to home and the surgeons.

i go to

school in DC, but my family and doctors are in Minneapolis, so for me summer was

the

only option because you really need to be near the doctor because you'll be

going there a

lot for about two months or more.

good luck!

> I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to the

> orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I just

> made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be bed

> ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before my

> college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i have

> a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

>

> brian

[Guest guest]

I could not have imagined going back to a routine untill 3-4 weeks

post op. That is just my opinion on it. I go to a very large school

though (ASU), and walking around all day when you can't eat very much

takes a lot out of you. If I were you I would definatly wait untill

Christmas break, rather than take the chance of having to drop out

half way through a semester after you have put in so much work

already. The pain meds cloud your thinking a lot too- just something

to consider.

good luck either way,

-- In orthognathicsurgerysupport , " sass15666 "

<sass15666@y...> wrote:

> I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to the

> orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I just

> made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be bed

> ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before my

> college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i have

> a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

>

> brian

[Guest guest]

I could not have imagined going back to a routine untill 3-4 weeks

post op. That is just my opinion on it. I go to a very large school

though (ASU), and walking around all day when you can't eat very much

takes a lot out of you. If I were you I would definatly wait untill

Christmas break, rather than take the chance of having to drop out

half way through a semester after you have put in so much work

already. The pain meds cloud your thinking a lot too- just something

to consider.

good luck either way,

-- In orthognathicsurgerysupport , " sass15666 "

<sass15666@y...> wrote:

> I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to the

> orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I just

> made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be bed

> ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before my

> college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i have

> a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

>

> brian

[Guest guest]

--

I took two full weeks off work before I went back - I'm 3.5 weeks

post op - and still don't feel 100%/ but I don't feel bad either.

- In orthognathicsurgerysupport , " "

<jesusheels@y...> wrote:

> I could not have imagined going back to a routine untill 3-4 weeks

> post op. That is just my opinion on it. I go to a very large school

> though (ASU), and walking around all day when you can't eat very

much

> takes a lot out of you. If I were you I would definatly wait untill

> Christmas break, rather than take the chance of having to drop out

> half way through a semester after you have put in so much work

> already. The pain meds cloud your thinking a lot too- just something

> to consider.

> good luck either way,

>

>

>

>

>

>

> -- In orthognathicsurgerysupport , " sass15666 "

> <sass15666@y...> wrote:

> > I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> > people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to

the

> > orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I

just

> > made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> > scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be

bed

> > ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before

my

> > college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i

have

> > a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

> >

> > brian

[Guest guest]

--

I took two full weeks off work before I went back - I'm 3.5 weeks

post op - and still don't feel 100%/ but I don't feel bad either.

- In orthognathicsurgerysupport , " "

<jesusheels@y...> wrote:

> I could not have imagined going back to a routine untill 3-4 weeks

> post op. That is just my opinion on it. I go to a very large school

> though (ASU), and walking around all day when you can't eat very

much

> takes a lot out of you. If I were you I would definatly wait untill

> Christmas break, rather than take the chance of having to drop out

> half way through a semester after you have put in so much work

> already. The pain meds cloud your thinking a lot too- just something

> to consider.

> good luck either way,

>

>

>

>

>

>

> -- In orthognathicsurgerysupport , " sass15666 "

> <sass15666@y...> wrote:

> > I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> > people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to

the

> > orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I

just

> > made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> > scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be

bed

> > ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before

my

> > college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i

have

> > a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

> >

> > brian

[Guest guest]

I'm glad you found the upper surgery " least invasive, " but that

wouldn't square with what I've heard. To me, lower was least

invasive, but then I had a really easy time of a lower advancement,

thank heavens!

Cammie, the wimp!

> > I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> > people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to

the

> > orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I

just

> > made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> > scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be

bed

> > ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before

my

> > college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i

have

> > a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

> >

> > brian

[Guest guest]

I'm glad you found the upper surgery " least invasive, " but that

wouldn't square with what I've heard. To me, lower was least

invasive, but then I had a really easy time of a lower advancement,

thank heavens!

Cammie, the wimp!

> > I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> > people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went to

the

> > orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I

just

> > made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can be

> > scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be

bed

> > ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber before

my

> > college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i

have

> > a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

> >

> > brian

[Guest guest]

I work full time and take 9 to 12 credits a semester on weekends and

evenings, I can't imagine going back to school for at least 3 weeks

after surgery, maily because my attention span was affected and the

food issue was a problem, I went back to work at 3 weeks and just

preparing food for each day was a chore, if you do not have access to

a microwave it is even harder. I don't think I got back to my normal

energy level until 4 or 5 weeks.

Marsha

> > > I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> > > people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went

to

> the

> > > orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I

> just

> > > made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can

be

> > > scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be

> bed

> > > ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber

before

> my

> > > college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i

> have

> > > a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

> > >

> > > brian

[Guest guest]

I work full time and take 9 to 12 credits a semester on weekends and

evenings, I can't imagine going back to school for at least 3 weeks

after surgery, maily because my attention span was affected and the

food issue was a problem, I went back to work at 3 weeks and just

preparing food for each day was a chore, if you do not have access to

a microwave it is even harder. I don't think I got back to my normal

energy level until 4 or 5 weeks.

Marsha

> > > I am new to this site and i think this is the greatest idea for

> > > people to post their thoughts and ideas on this. I just went

to

> the

> > > orthodontist this week and he told me im ready for surgery. I

> just

> > > made my 2nd appt. to see my doctor about when the surgery can

be

> > > scheduled. My question is how long will I be cooped up and be

> bed

> > > ridden. If he tells me i can get the surgery in Novemeber

before

> my

> > > college semester is up, should i get it then or just wait til i

> have

> > > a month break in december. thanks and take care yall

> > >

> > > brian