Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 I had a bone graft from my hip to my top teeth and my lower jaw moved back. My surgery was on 03-10-04 and the OS advised me to lay off the running for at least 10 weeks after surgery. However, the OS was more worried about my hip then my jaw. I suspect if you don't have a bone graft, you won't have to wait as long as I did. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Hi, They say that it takes 8-10 weeks to have a bone fully heal...so there's that...but I have to tell you honestly, I had upper/genio and sinus surg...and it turned out very well, but I especially remember walking heavy on my feet-like quickly and then my first few bounces about...I really felt that in my jaw...you will have to be your own judge indeed, but think 10 weeks and then see how you actually feel...I don't think I would have if I were a runner...it was uncomfortable/awkward and I wasn't willing to risk injury...maybe you can begin working out then, walking on a treadmill and work back up to running/bouncing on your feet speed Good luck...I hope this is your biggest worry/concern through your process!! JO > > Hi, > I am recently taken up running, and I really enjoy it. I know my > surgery is likely to be over a year away (will be finding out when it > is likely to be in Feb), but I was just wondering how long after the > surgery I wouldn't be able to go running for (it is a great escape > from everything going on! > > Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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