How Wide Should You Be Able To Open?

[Guest guest]

Hello,

After 9 weeks I can only open my mouth 1 inch (lip edge to lip edge).

My mouth also pulls to the right. Is this normal or am I totally

nuts. My OS had a kidney stone and cancelled my appointment last

week and now I'll be on the road for the next 2 weeks? My OS is a

great guy, just not very approachable. I have an ortho appointment

tomorrow and will ask him, but, if anybody has any advice I'd be

greatful. Also, has anybody sought out physical therapy for range of

motion in relation to their lower jaw? I also have noticed when I am

teaching a class for my clients some of my words sound funny like I

am having a speech issue, is this common also?

Just curious,

P.S. I also lost 20 lbs since the surgery. An advantage of not being

able to open my mouth very far! I'm wearing clothes I haven't worn

in at least 5 years!