Guest guest Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Austria, I think two weeks is standard -- it's what my surgeon recommended. I took two weeks off but actually was back to work on Day 10. It's a little tiresome, I've been leaving a little early, but I'm more or less fine. However, some people need more time. The fatigue and swelling can hang on ... I'd say, if you can get three weeks, take it! Luna > Hey All, > > Could anyone give me an idea of how long some one is normally out > after lower jaw advancement surgery? I have been approved to take 2-3 > weeks off, b/c I know how easily I bruise and swell when having > ANYTHING done to my face/mouth. I know everyone is different...but I > just want to see what the average time off of work should be. > > Thanks so much! > Austria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Hi Austria, I had a Lefort 3-piece on June 28th and will be returning back to work next Tuesday. 2 weeks is what my OS originally recommended, but due to a fever and a little bit slower recovery than expected, he extended that to a total of 4 weeks. I am still concerned about returning back to work full time due to lack of energy and still quite a bit of swelling, but I am hopeful my coworkers will be kind enough to allow me plenty of breaks as needed. I have heard some say on this board that 2 weeks was plenty of time off for them, but have heard many say that they needed more time. I agree with Luna in that if you can take 3 weeks off do it! --Caboose > > Hey All, > > > > Could anyone give me an idea of how long some one is normally out > > after lower jaw advancement surgery? I have been approved to take 2-3 > > weeks off, b/c I know how easily I bruise and swell when having > > ANYTHING done to my face/mouth. I know everyone is different...but I > > just want to see what the average time off of work should be. > > > > Thanks so much! > > Austria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Austria- I think it depends on what type of work you do as well. My OS said about 2 weeks, but because I work in an office setting with meetings and phone conferences and such it would probably be 3 weeks. I have a ways to go though... getting braces on Monday 7/25 and will have them for about 16 months. -Lori > > Hey All, > > > > Could anyone give me an idea of how long some one is normally out > > after lower jaw advancement surgery? I have been approved to take 2-3 > > weeks off, b/c I know how easily I bruise and swell when having > > ANYTHING done to my face/mouth. I know everyone is different...but I > > just want to see what the average time off of work should be. > > > > Thanks so much! > > Austria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Hey, Thanks. Yeah, I am a secretary so most of my job is on the phone. I think that I have decided to take the entire 3 weeks off since I can get them. Austria > > > Hey All, > > > > > > Could anyone give me an idea of how long some one is normally out > > > after lower jaw advancement surgery? I have been approved to > take 2-3 > > > weeks off, b/c I know how easily I bruise and swell when having > > > ANYTHING done to my face/mouth. I know everyone is > different...but I > > > just want to see what the average time off of work should be. > > > > > > Thanks so much! > > > Austria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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