Re: Getting surgery soon, how long is the healing process?

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i doubt you will be starting college with a messed up face! i am 21

and had the surgery 3 weeks ago (during my winter break). the surgery

is not very painful, it really helps that you are numb. the only

problems i forsee you having 3 months after surgery is slight

practically un-noticeable swelling and numbness in your gums. i

wouldn't worry about the surgery- just look forward to how beautiful

your smile will be when you start college!!

we are here for you all the way, so any questions you have feel free

to ask. we've been there too! and welcome

gina

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> Hey guys, I just joined this group and I'm really nervous about my

> surgery. I'm 17 and getting the surgery on my upper and lower jaw

> because I have a pretty bad overbite. They're breaking both and then

> realigning them, and then wiring my jaw shut. I'm getting it the day

> after my graduation (and yes, I do have to have braces from prom and

> graduation) and I was just wondering how long it will take before it

> heals? I don't want to go to college with a messed up face, so could

> someone please tell me? Also, is the surgery very painful, and do you

> find that you lose a lot of weight because you are on a liquid diet?