Re: Recovery question

[Guest guest]

This is a lot easier than it looks. I had surgery on lower jaw on the

4th of August and felt fine by day 5. Almost all the swelling (95%)

was gone by the 10th of August. I only needed Panadol for 4 days.

Almost no bruising. I could go back to work today. I planned on two

weeks buy I think I will go back a bit earlier. Really its pretty easy

if you prepare well by eating superbly beforehand and afterwards and

resting as much as possible. Just relax and prepare well. Drink lots

of mineral water. I mean lots. Have fun its no problem.

> Hi everyone,

> I'm very greatful for this support group. Your postings have given

me

> so much insight. THANKS A MILLION!

>

> My surgery is scheduled for August 26th (lower jaw and chin job).

When

> did ya'll feel comfortable enough to go to work or attend classes? I

> will be a graduating senior this fall semester and hope to attend as

> many classes as possible. Thanks in advance!

>

> Lina

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I had lower jaw advancement 3 1/2 weeks ago. I was able to open my mouth the

same day as surgery. I had a splint on my upper teeth for 2 weeks and have

rubber bands in my my mouth right now. The reason I am saying this is, that

even though I could do all of that, it will still be at least 4 more weeks

before I can eat anything that I have to bite into...even a hamburger. What

will probably happen is you will go from liquid to soft foods...anything you can

swollow. That is what I am on, this actually gives you a much bigger range of

things to eat. You would be amazed at what you can swollow without chewing.

Sorry about that, but here is a good news for you...last night I went to a

friend's house. She made flank steak, marinated chicken, mashed potatoes and

corn on the cob. I was able to cut the corn off the cob, and cut the flank

steak into itty bitty peices. When I did that, and used a baby spoon to eat, I

could eat the mashed potatoes, steak and corn. You cannot eat

nearly as much as you are used to, but at least you can get it down.

How much longer until you get your wires off? I feel so sorry for you that you

are wired shut.

Austria

thedonca <no_reply > wrote:

Hey all

I just had orthognatic surgery on both upper and lower jaws (my lower

jaw was moved back, my upper jaw moved forward and expanded). Im

currently in my third week wired shut and am getting kinda tired of the

liquid diet.

I was wondering if I could eat solid foods such as steaks and stuff

right after my wires come off?

Romesh