Re: Still not sure about my surgery this Friday!

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Hi a -

I don't have pictures posted yet, but your profile looks similar to

what mine looked like. I'm 9-1/2 weeks post-op from a 5mm

advancement for an overbite. It wasn't an easy decision for me

because it was optional (I could have visually straight teeth after

braces, or I could get the surgery and have proper function too). My

family and friends didn't think I needed to do it. I finally decided

to do it because I wanted to give my teeth the best fit after the

braces (this is my second time in braces, I want it done right) and

because I wanted to have a profile that looked " normal " without

always having to thrust my chin forward to get it.

Obviously you have to decide for yourself and weigh the risks vs.

the benefits, but from what I've read this is a surgery with a very

low failure rate. Permanent numbness is the biggest risk, and I've

read that by the end of one year something like 98% have recovered

feeling. I do have numbness still in one area of my right lower lip

and down my chin, but it's always tingly so I'm confident the

feeling will return over time. Most of the time I don't really

notice it anymore. The recovery can be hard emotionally at times so

you'll need a daily dose of patience while your mind and body adjust

to the new position, and there were several times when I questioned

my decision - but now I'm very glad I did it. I love my " revised "

profile, and my bite looks great.

Good luck to you this Friday, think positive!

Libby

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> Hello everyone!

> I am so glad I discovered this web site 2 days ago, i have read a

lot

> of positive, but also some negative about the surgery.

> I have overbite and I am having my lower jaw advancement this

Friday

> and I am really worried that something will go wrong. I didn't

get a

> second opinion, which I should have, but it's to late now. Many

people

> tells me that I don't need the surgery, that I look fine, but my

> orthodontist and my OS tell me that it the best way to fix my

smile.

> I would like to get your opinion, of whoever reads this post. I am

> going to post my pictures, they will we under name a. Thank

you

> all in advance for all your replays.

> a

>

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Hi a -

I'm a self-employed graphic designer so I was able to start back

part time by day 5, full time by day 9 or so because I was able to

work flexible hours. I napped every day during that first week

back. You have a more physical job - I would guess by 2 weeks you'd

be ready but expect to get worn out more easily, and get lots of

rest! I had a lot of swelling and a fair amount of bruising but by 2

weeks most people couldn't tell and I was ready to face the world

without feeling like I looked hideous ) I still have residual

swelling, but nobody else can really tell but me. The toughest part

in those first few weeks is getting proper nutrition so you don't

lose weight too fast and feel really weak and worn out. I ate every

3 hours and did lots of protein drinks and soups. I still lost 10

lbs in the first 2 weeks, but maintained the weight well after that.

Keep reading through all the other posts, there are lots of folks in

the same situation as you and me - I got tons of useful info from

this site!

Libby

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> > Hello everyone!

> > I am so glad I discovered this web site 2 days ago, i have read

a

> lot

> > of positive, but also some negative about the surgery.

> > I have overbite and I am having my lower jaw advancement this

> Friday

> > and I am really worried that something will go wrong. I didn't

> get a

> > second opinion, which I should have, but it's to late now. Many

> people

> > tells me that I don't need the surgery, that I look fine, but my

> > orthodontist and my OS tell me that it the best way to fix my

> smile.

> > I would like to get your opinion, of whoever reads this post. I

am

> > going to post my pictures, they will we under name a.

Thank

> you

> > all in advance for all your replays.

> > a

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[Guest guest]

Hi la,

I just had this same surgery 15 days ago (lower jaw advanced 7mm).

I am back to work now with no problems. I still have a splint in

and talk a little funny but the swelling is not noticeable now. My

swelling peaked at day 6 and then went gradually down.

However I have an office job, I would think you might want at least

another week if you do massage. I still get tired about mid

afternoon. I had no bruising at all.

I looked at your pictures, they looked fairly similar to how I

looked pre-surgery. I am very happy with my results. You will have

to decide for yourself if you want to go for it.

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> > Hello everyone!

> > I am so glad I discovered this web site 2 days ago, i have read

a

> lot

> > of positive, but also some negative about the surgery.

> > I have overbite and I am having my lower jaw advancement this

> Friday

> > and I am really worried that something will go wrong. I didn't

> get a

> > second opinion, which I should have, but it's to late now. Many

> people

> > tells me that I don't need the surgery, that I look fine, but my

> > orthodontist and my OS tell me that it the best way to fix my

> smile.

> > I would like to get your opinion, of whoever reads this post. I

am

> > going to post my pictures, they will we under name a.

Thank

> you

> > all in advance for all your replays.

> > a

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a,

My old side profile looked kind of like yours espec the chin. A year ago I have

lefort 1 (upper moved back) and genioplasty (chin cut and moved out)..due to

complication I have had 3 more upper and 1 lower chin..this last upper and lower

was done with bone graft from hip 4 weeks ago..he broke the lower jaw so that

the lower and upper would heal together because I was grinding my teeth and

breaking the plates that held the bone together to heal..so far so good this

time..from what I experienced and heard the lower jaw surgery is easier to heal

and less painful than the upper, and it was to me..I really couldnt tell the

lower was even done..I have been wired shut for 4 weeks and will prob get

unwired in 1 more week YEAH!!! then wear bands for 4 more weeks, but at least I

can eat..

good luck to you..it doesnt appear that your surgery will be as major as some

others..do you have braces?

Jill (in Atlanta)

Penketh wrote:

a,

I'm five months post op from upper jaw surgery, major nose reconstruction, cheek

bone and bone graft surgery. I had knows for years that I needed the surgery but

I was still nervous when it was time for surgery. I'm glad that I did go through

with the surgery!

durkovicova wrote:

Hello everyone!

I am so glad I discovered this web site 2 days ago, i have read a lot

of positive, but also some negative about the surgery.

I have overbite and I am having my lower jaw advancement this Friday

and I am really worried that something will go wrong. I didn't get a

second opinion, which I should have, but it's to late now. Many people

tells me that I don't need the surgery, that I look fine, but my

orthodontist and my OS tell me that it the best way to fix my smile.

I would like to get your opinion, of whoever reads this post. I am

going to post my pictures, they will we under name a. Thank you

all in advance for all your replays.

a