Re: Almost 7 weeks post op SUSAN

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From what I remember, you had upper, lower and genio, right? When did

you start doing those stretches? How long before you could smile?

And, I know this has been asked a thousand times, but how long before

your numbness went away?

Thanks.

Irene.

> >

> > Hi. Can't believe almost 7 weeks from upper, lower and chin. I

> saw

> > my surgeon on 3/2 and he gave me the go ahead to start chewing soft

> > foods and to only wear my rubber bands at night and he took some of

> > my long stiches out which hurt. It is really hard/weird trying to

> > chew though and I still have to use a baby spoon b/c can only open

> > like 2 fingers wide. I guess I can't really tell if I am chewing

> > b/c still numb inside and my teeth feel like they are in a totally

> > new position that feels really awkward. I ate a twinkie with a baby

> > spoon and a piece of chocolate cake and it was sooo good. I am

> > still swollen in my cheeks/nose area. My muscles feel so tight

> > also, when I try and open my mouth its like opening against a brick

> > wall or something, so stiff and still painful. I still can't smile

> > or make any facial expressions, I see the very bottom of my top 2

> > teeth and that is it (when does this usually come back?) Also when

> > does your face start to feel normal and not like you are wearing

> > this tight mask or what I like to call robot like face. Just

> > curious. My surgeon is sending me back to my orthodontist on 3/10,

> > I looked at him like he was nuts saying how is she going to get in

> > there or touch me for that matter as I can't open much and hurt

> > alot. He told me I was ready for her to continue. Guess I'll have

> > to talk with her Thursday before she touches me asking what she is

> > going to do. I'm excited for her to see how I look now but scared

> > of her touching my mouth. I need to print out the pictures I have

> > taken and post them, I look so different now (and its a good thing

> > and amazing). I used to have a long face with my jewish nose and

> no

> > chin and now my face is shorter, my nose is flatter and really

> > different and I have a nice chin and full cheeks (probably b/c of

> > swelling still there so know things will change more in time). All

> > in all I am feeling pretty good this week which is a first and I

> > finally slept through the night the past 2 nights which is a first

> > also.