Guest guest Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 Hello, I thought I'd introduce myself to the group before posting anything else. I'm a male in my early thirties who underwent a bimaxilliary osteotomy including bone harvesting (for the maxillar) from my hip. I am approximately two-weeks post-op. I experienced most of the unpleasant symptoms in the first post-op week, i.e. drooling, pain from the naso-gastric tube, weird dreams and constipation from the analgesics, complete nasal congestion, anxiety etc. I am now -- only two weeks post-op -- much better. My current symptoms are slight swelling and minor facial and hip discomfort. I have had a discouraging set-back today. It appears that my maxilla is slightly rotated to the left such that my two incissors (big front teeth) do not meet precisely at the mid-line of my face. The surgeon is not sure whether this happened post-op or after the plates were applied. I noticed this three-days post-op but I thought it was just an illusion from the swelling of my lips so I said nothing of it. My mistake, but then again the surgeon didn't notice it either so it wouldn't be fair to castigate myself. I now have four bands that run at 45-degree angles from top-to-bottom jaws to try and rotate the maxillar (in addition to the vertical bands). The surgeon says this should correct the problem within two-weeks. I am informed that there is a small chance that I may have to re-opened to correct the problem (if the band don't fix it). This is a blow to me since I have been making such good progress. Hopefully there will be now need for further surgery. Has anyone had a similar experience? Also, I'd like to add that I have not lost any weight. It is possible. I'm a very inventive blender cook and I make extensive use of nutritional supplements. If anyone wants the details please let me know. Best regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 Hello, I thought I'd introduce myself to the group before posting anything else. I'm a male in my early thirties who underwent a bimaxilliary osteotomy including bone harvesting (for the maxillar) from my hip. I am approximately two-weeks post-op. I experienced most of the unpleasant symptoms in the first post-op week, i.e. drooling, pain from the naso-gastric tube, weird dreams and constipation from the analgesics, complete nasal congestion, anxiety etc. I am now -- only two weeks post-op -- much better. My current symptoms are slight swelling and minor facial and hip discomfort. I have had a discouraging set-back today. It appears that my maxilla is slightly rotated to the left such that my two incissors (big front teeth) do not meet precisely at the mid-line of my face. The surgeon is not sure whether this happened post-op or after the plates were applied. I noticed this three-days post-op but I thought it was just an illusion from the swelling of my lips so I said nothing of it. My mistake, but then again the surgeon didn't notice it either so it wouldn't be fair to castigate myself. I now have four bands that run at 45-degree angles from top-to-bottom jaws to try and rotate the maxillar (in addition to the vertical bands). The surgeon says this should correct the problem within two-weeks. I am informed that there is a small chance that I may have to re-opened to correct the problem (if the band don't fix it). This is a blow to me since I have been making such good progress. Hopefully there will be now need for further surgery. Has anyone had a similar experience? Also, I'd like to add that I have not lost any weight. It is possible. I'm a very inventive blender cook and I make extensive use of nutritional supplements. If anyone wants the details please let me know. Best regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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