Re: upper and lower jaw surgery

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Yes. I had upper/lower/genio in Aug 2002. Was on a liquid-only diet

for 1 week, then soft-no-chew for about another 3-4 at least. By the

time the surgeon said it was ok for me to " eat anything you like " , my

muscles were weak, I couldn't chew much, nor open very wide. Plus I

had to relearn how to eat (I had an overbite/overjet, wasn't sure

where to chew in my mouth).

Not that this might happen to you, but I think it was a year before I

attempted biting into a hard apple (I was afraid my two front teeth

would fall out, probably unfounded).

Enjoyed the simple delight of making perfect little bite marks in

cheese.

Ask your surgeon before you start chewing and listen to him or her!

You don't want to do this over again, I'm sure.

Best wishes in your recovery,

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> Hi I had orthognathic surgery a week ago and I still can not use my

> teeth. Is that normal?