Re: Difficulty in speaking after lower jaw surgery

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I had upper/lower and genio. Apparently I was mumbling post-op but I

didn't know it, I thought I was speaking normally.

What you'll find is that you really have to enunciate initially, and

that your facial muscles will get sore pretty quickly if you talk too

much. This could also lead to more swelling.

You may also find that your cheeks and inside of your lips are much

more sensitive to the sharp braces post-op, and less movement is

desirable to avoid abrasions and cuts.

I made the decision to use a whiteboard for the first few weeks post-

op, and to talk very little in order to allow myself proper healing.

I went back to work after 5 weeks and still found it tiring to talk

very much. I really can't say when it became easier. I don't have to

talk a lot in my job, but of course, everyone wanted to know how

things went. I just explained that talking was not easy right now and

that I needed to minimize it for awhile.

Hope that helps,

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> Hi guys,

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> I was wondering if anyone who has had lower jaw surgery and even

> genioplasty struggled to speak after the surgery, how bad it was

and

> how long it lasts...Could you work if you needed to talk at work

> quite a bit?

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> Thanks

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