Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi Everyone, I'm nearly 12 weeks post surgery, and I'm having some concerns. I had both upper and lower jaws repositioned, plus a chin enhancement. I am still having difficulty biting into and chewing foods that aren't fairly soft. How long did it take other people to regain their ability to eat meat again, sandwiches, etc. Also, I've noticed a difference in the symmetry of my lips since the surgery. When I close my mouth, it looks like something is pulling one side down and to the left. The arches of my upper lip don't line up under my nose. I also am noticing differences in the amount of feeling I have on either side of my lips. Are these problems just due to different recovery rates of the two sides my mouth? I'm not stuck off-center am I? I don't visit my surgeon again until right before I have my braces removed - which won't be until the new year. I know that the recovery takes at least 6 months to get back to " normal " . I'm just wondering if anyone else experienced these concerns - or if I'm on my own here, with something to worry about... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi Everyone, I'm nearly 12 weeks post surgery, and I'm having some concerns. I had both upper and lower jaws repositioned, plus a chin enhancement. I am still having difficulty biting into and chewing foods that aren't fairly soft. How long did it take other people to regain their ability to eat meat again, sandwiches, etc. Also, I've noticed a difference in the symmetry of my lips since the surgery. When I close my mouth, it looks like something is pulling one side down and to the left. The arches of my upper lip don't line up under my nose. I also am noticing differences in the amount of feeling I have on either side of my lips. Are these problems just due to different recovery rates of the two sides my mouth? I'm not stuck off-center am I? I don't visit my surgeon again until right before I have my braces removed - which won't be until the new year. I know that the recovery takes at least 6 months to get back to " normal " . I'm just wondering if anyone else experienced these concerns - or if I'm on my own here, with something to worry about... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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