Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 hi, Im 16 and had surgery over this summer to correct an underbite. I would tell you that its only going to be worth it in the end if you really want it done. As for if you would be ready by august, it all really depends on what your doctor says, and some doctors dont allow physical activity like volleyball and basketball for a little while after because they ball could hit you in the face and screw up your jaws. Sacrificing your summer wont be such a big deal if you want it done. I had to sacrifice mine and its not all that bad, just have friends come to you instead. Swelling is different for everyone. Some people it doesnt full go away for a few months up to a year, it all really depends on your body and the extent of the surgery. Hope i helped you. > I am 15 and have been told that i should have orthognathic surgery > to correct an open bite. I've already been through 2 phases of > braces, so i'm very upset that i need to go through braces again as > well as surgery!! I don't have a lot of free time since i have > school and am involved in sports. I am planning on having surgery > at the beginning of next summer, which means that i will have to > miss my summer basketball and volleyball. Also, this is the summer > after i get my license, and my summer will be wasted recovering from > surgery! The orthodontist said that this is my choice; i don't have > problems eating or anything. It would be nice for me to have my > bite corrected, but is it worth surgery? I have a pretty long face > and they said that the surgery would help my appearance. I know > that in the long run i will be happy if i have the surgery, but this > means sacrificing my summer. Also, If i have the surgery done in > early june, will i be ready to play volleyball in early august and > will the swelling be down all the way by late august for when school > starts? I just can't decide whether i want to have the surgery or > not! Advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 hi, Im 16 and had surgery over this summer to correct an underbite. I would tell you that its only going to be worth it in the end if you really want it done. As for if you would be ready by august, it all really depends on what your doctor says, and some doctors dont allow physical activity like volleyball and basketball for a little while after because they ball could hit you in the face and screw up your jaws. Sacrificing your summer wont be such a big deal if you want it done. I had to sacrifice mine and its not all that bad, just have friends come to you instead. Swelling is different for everyone. Some people it doesnt full go away for a few months up to a year, it all really depends on your body and the extent of the surgery. Hope i helped you. > I am 15 and have been told that i should have orthognathic surgery > to correct an open bite. I've already been through 2 phases of > braces, so i'm very upset that i need to go through braces again as > well as surgery!! I don't have a lot of free time since i have > school and am involved in sports. I am planning on having surgery > at the beginning of next summer, which means that i will have to > miss my summer basketball and volleyball. Also, this is the summer > after i get my license, and my summer will be wasted recovering from > surgery! The orthodontist said that this is my choice; i don't have > problems eating or anything. It would be nice for me to have my > bite corrected, but is it worth surgery? I have a pretty long face > and they said that the surgery would help my appearance. I know > that in the long run i will be happy if i have the surgery, but this > means sacrificing my summer. Also, If i have the surgery done in > early june, will i be ready to play volleyball in early august and > will the swelling be down all the way by late august for when school > starts? I just can't decide whether i want to have the surgery or > not! Advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Ummm. Welll. Let's slow down a bit here. If sports are sooo important to you, it might be that the surgery could wait a few years. You are pretty young to be having the ops, and it might be that it would benefit you to wait, and see what happens with your growth, in any case. I am NOT, repeat, BIG TIME NOT, trying to second-guess the docs who are evaluating and treating you. Now, until you decide that how your mouth works for you, on a lifetime basis, is important, you probably aren't ready for the surgery. At least that's what I would think, unless there's some important reason for doing it now -- and your caretakers are the best ones to ask about that. I can't imagine letting whether I would be able to play volleyball the next spring make my decision, but that may be a crucial factor for you. Why not talk with your docs about whether there are important reasons to do it now, or whether it can wait for a while? Ask as well about long-term retention of the orthodontic corrections, especially since you've travelled this path before. Also, you probably need to look at whether insurance and payment issues are important to you... Some folks are covered by their parents' insurance, up to a certain age, but not beyond... And it's really, really expensive surgery. Best to know as much as you can about the decisions you're making. Open bites can be tough to treat, so ask a lot of questions about long-term retention. Cammie > I am 15 and have been told that i should have orthognathic surgery > to correct an open bite. I've already been through 2 phases of > braces, so i'm very upset that i need to go through braces again as > well as surgery!! I don't have a lot of free time since i have > school and am involved in sports. I am planning on having surgery > at the beginning of next summer, which means that i will have to > miss my summer basketball and volleyball. Also, this is the summer > after i get my license, and my summer will be wasted recovering from > surgery! The orthodontist said that this is my choice; i don't have > problems eating or anything. It would be nice for me to have my > bite corrected, but is it worth surgery? I have a pretty long face > and they said that the surgery would help my appearance. I know > that in the long run i will be happy if i have the surgery, but this > means sacrificing my summer. Also, If i have the surgery done in > early june, will i be ready to play volleyball in early august and > will the swelling be down all the way by late august for when school > starts? I just can't decide whether i want to have the surgery or > not! Advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Ummm. Welll. Let's slow down a bit here. If sports are sooo important to you, it might be that the surgery could wait a few years. You are pretty young to be having the ops, and it might be that it would benefit you to wait, and see what happens with your growth, in any case. I am NOT, repeat, BIG TIME NOT, trying to second-guess the docs who are evaluating and treating you. Now, until you decide that how your mouth works for you, on a lifetime basis, is important, you probably aren't ready for the surgery. At least that's what I would think, unless there's some important reason for doing it now -- and your caretakers are the best ones to ask about that. I can't imagine letting whether I would be able to play volleyball the next spring make my decision, but that may be a crucial factor for you. Why not talk with your docs about whether there are important reasons to do it now, or whether it can wait for a while? Ask as well about long-term retention of the orthodontic corrections, especially since you've travelled this path before. Also, you probably need to look at whether insurance and payment issues are important to you... Some folks are covered by their parents' insurance, up to a certain age, but not beyond... And it's really, really expensive surgery. Best to know as much as you can about the decisions you're making. Open bites can be tough to treat, so ask a lot of questions about long-term retention. Cammie > I am 15 and have been told that i should have orthognathic surgery > to correct an open bite. I've already been through 2 phases of > braces, so i'm very upset that i need to go through braces again as > well as surgery!! I don't have a lot of free time since i have > school and am involved in sports. I am planning on having surgery > at the beginning of next summer, which means that i will have to > miss my summer basketball and volleyball. Also, this is the summer > after i get my license, and my summer will be wasted recovering from > surgery! The orthodontist said that this is my choice; i don't have > problems eating or anything. It would be nice for me to have my > bite corrected, but is it worth surgery? I have a pretty long face > and they said that the surgery would help my appearance. I know > that in the long run i will be happy if i have the surgery, but this > means sacrificing my summer. Also, If i have the surgery done in > early june, will i be ready to play volleyball in early august and > will the swelling be down all the way by late august for when school > starts? I just can't decide whether i want to have the surgery or > not! Advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting i had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for a operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me some advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i not go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting i had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for a operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me some advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i not go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 > > > > I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting i > > had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for a > > operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me some > > advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i > not > > go?? I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting i had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for a operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me some advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i not go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 > > > > I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting i > > had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for a > > operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me some > > advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i > not > > go?? I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting i had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for a operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me some advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i not go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 > It will not risk my health but it cause me to have a strong depression on the inside, i decided to have a operation because i really wanted to get rid of the depression which have been haunting me since young,My parent is very against because of the risk... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 > It will not risk my health but it cause me to have a strong depression on the inside, i decided to have a operation because i really wanted to get rid of the depression which have been haunting me since young,My parent is very against because of the risk... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Sorry, but repeating same message does not help. We need a lot more info about what's going on, even to offer opinions. What surgery do you need? Can you pay for it on your own, or with insurance, public health care, etc.? Are you in pain, either physical or emotional, because of what you see as trouble? Will you have help during recovery time? Do you have others who depend on your care? And as JO asked, why do your parents oppose the surgery? And who has suggested that you have it? Not being nosy. But need information to offer opinion. C. > > > > > > I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting > i > > > had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for > a > > > operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me > some > > > advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i > > not > > > go?? > > > > > I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting i > had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for a > operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me some > advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i not > go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Sorry, but repeating same message does not help. We need a lot more info about what's going on, even to offer opinions. What surgery do you need? Can you pay for it on your own, or with insurance, public health care, etc.? Are you in pain, either physical or emotional, because of what you see as trouble? Will you have help during recovery time? Do you have others who depend on your care? And as JO asked, why do your parents oppose the surgery? And who has suggested that you have it? Not being nosy. But need information to offer opinion. C. > > > > > > I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting > i > > > had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for > a > > > operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me > some > > > advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i > > not > > > go?? > > > > > I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting i > had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for a > operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me some > advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i not > go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 OK. That helps better. Thanks. You first need to deal with the depression. Fixing your jaw is unlikely to make you happy. It may make you happier, but depression is a separate issue, I think. (I am a lay person, not a medical nor psychiatric, psychological professional.) Nothing wrong with fixing your jaw to help you feel better, but I suspect there are some other things going on here. And what are the risks that your parents fear? The risks are really pretty small, if you're dealing with competent physicians and dental experts here. Can your experts reassure your parents on this problem, or are there problems of distance/communication/etc.? Cammie > > > > > It will not risk my health but it cause me to have a strong > depression on the inside, i decided to have a operation because i > really wanted to get rid of the depression which have been haunting > me since young,My parent is very against because of the risk... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 OK. That helps better. Thanks. You first need to deal with the depression. Fixing your jaw is unlikely to make you happy. It may make you happier, but depression is a separate issue, I think. (I am a lay person, not a medical nor psychiatric, psychological professional.) Nothing wrong with fixing your jaw to help you feel better, but I suspect there are some other things going on here. And what are the risks that your parents fear? The risks are really pretty small, if you're dealing with competent physicians and dental experts here. Can your experts reassure your parents on this problem, or are there problems of distance/communication/etc.? Cammie > > > > > It will not risk my health but it cause me to have a strong > depression on the inside, i decided to have a operation because i > really wanted to get rid of the depression which have been haunting > me since young,My parent is very against because of the risk... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 > > > > > > > > > > > I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my > biting > > i > > > > had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go > for > > a > > > > operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me > > some > > > > advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should > i > > > not > > > > go?? > > > > > > > > > > I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting i > > had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for a > > operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me some > > advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i > not > > go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 > > > > > > > > > > > I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my > biting > > i > > > > had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go > for > > a > > > > operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me > > some > > > > advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should > i > > > not > > > > go?? > > > > > > > > > > I got a unbalance jaw since young which do not affect my biting i > > had quite a bad depression about it,recently i decided to go for a > > operation,but my parent was very against it,so can u give me some > > advice what should i do now??need help!!!should i go or should i > not > > go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 All I can offer you is what I think, and it's totally a lay person's ideas. If you're having emotional pain, that's just as real as physical pain. If you can fix something and get rid of it, why not do it? Your parents say the surgery is " dangerous. " It is quite true that any time you undergo general anesthesia with intubation, you're turning your breathing over to someone besides you. But the someones are very highly trained, have sophisticated instruments and techniques and will, most likely, take most excellent care of you. Can something go wrong? Sure. Can and has. But really very seldom. Consider, too, that there are the risks of numbness, and bad reactions to meds, and changes to the pressure on the joints that can cause problems. These things can happen. But usually, they don't. That's not to say that what's " usual " will make you feel one bit better if you have post-op problems. I'm trying to tell you all the possible negatives that I know about (and I would hope that your surgeon goes through all this with you thoroughly, as mine did) so that you can weigh them against the expense and the possible benefits and make your own choices. It is not unusual for parents to oppose their children having this surgery. Nor for family to do so. If I had a nickel for every time I've heard a tale of folks who don't know anything about these troubles suggest that the patient is foolish to undertake it -- well, I'd have a big stack of nickels. But only the patient can really decide whether it's worth doing or not. You may want to see a counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist about the depression, first, to explain what's going on, get help for that and increase your own abilities to explain where you are. I'm not saying you're crazy; I am saying that these people can help with such troubles, too. best, Cammie > > > > > > sorry for my late reply,have been busy with my school,My operation > will consisting of aligning my right side of my jaw,about the fee of > the operation,i can cope with it.It is quite a heavy emotional pain > and dont have the confidence to communicate and whatever things i > doing,as for biting i still quite ok,My parent was rather > conservative,think that operation is very dangerous,that why they > opposed.What to do now??? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 All I can offer you is what I think, and it's totally a lay person's ideas. If you're having emotional pain, that's just as real as physical pain. If you can fix something and get rid of it, why not do it? Your parents say the surgery is " dangerous. " It is quite true that any time you undergo general anesthesia with intubation, you're turning your breathing over to someone besides you. But the someones are very highly trained, have sophisticated instruments and techniques and will, most likely, take most excellent care of you. Can something go wrong? Sure. Can and has. But really very seldom. Consider, too, that there are the risks of numbness, and bad reactions to meds, and changes to the pressure on the joints that can cause problems. These things can happen. But usually, they don't. That's not to say that what's " usual " will make you feel one bit better if you have post-op problems. I'm trying to tell you all the possible negatives that I know about (and I would hope that your surgeon goes through all this with you thoroughly, as mine did) so that you can weigh them against the expense and the possible benefits and make your own choices. It is not unusual for parents to oppose their children having this surgery. Nor for family to do so. If I had a nickel for every time I've heard a tale of folks who don't know anything about these troubles suggest that the patient is foolish to undertake it -- well, I'd have a big stack of nickels. But only the patient can really decide whether it's worth doing or not. You may want to see a counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist about the depression, first, to explain what's going on, get help for that and increase your own abilities to explain where you are. I'm not saying you're crazy; I am saying that these people can help with such troubles, too. best, Cammie > > > > > > sorry for my late reply,have been busy with my school,My operation > will consisting of aligning my right side of my jaw,about the fee of > the operation,i can cope with it.It is quite a heavy emotional pain > and dont have the confidence to communicate and whatever things i > doing,as for biting i still quite ok,My parent was rather > conservative,think that operation is very dangerous,that why they > opposed.What to do now??? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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