Re: Difficulty Pronunciating

[Guest guest]

Hi

I had surgery on 1 Feb and am having the same probs as you. I saw my

orthodontist last night (for the first time since surgery!) and

forgot to ask her about when I should start speech therapy - she told

me I'd need it when I first saw her over two years ago and the

surgeon mentioned it too when I saw him post-op. As far as I know

I'll have 20 sessions. Quite how I'll fit those in, I don't know, but

I don't have the choice. I hate how I sound at the moment. Apparently

I don't sound as bad as I think I do though.

Byeeeee

>

> Hello all,

>

> I'm sure many of you who've undergone surgery experienced some

> difficulty pronouncing 's', 'r', etc. My question is, how long does

it

> last? It's been close to six weeks now since my surgery and I still

> can't talk properly!

>

> Many thanx,

>

> humble_carp

[Guest guest]

Do most people who have jaw surgery require speech therapy? Or does it

depend on the type of jaw surgery that is done?

[Guest guest]

I already had a lisp - that's probably why my orthodontist said, the

first time I saw her, I'd need speech therapy after the operation.

I guess some people just adjust better than others.

> Do most people who have jaw surgery require speech therapy? Or does

it

> depend on the type of jaw surgery that is done?

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm wondering the exact same thing??

> Do most people who have jaw surgery require speech therapy? Or does

it

> depend on the type of jaw surgery that is done?

>

>

[Guest guest]

For me, it got better. Lots better, without that chunk of plastic

and wire up there. I was Thylvethter with it, and more able to make

myself understood without.

C.

>

> Anyone notices any changes in pronouncing words when the splint is

off

> versus when it's on? Does it make a difference at all? (My splint

> isn't off yet so I'm just wondering)