Re: SURGERY ON 26TH AUGUST!!!

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

I had my surgery 3 months ago I had upper jaw surgery and nose job the same

time. I was on a liquid diet after my surgery. I mainly drank complan, ensure,

milkshakes and soup.

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[Guest guest]

Hey!! i was meant to have my nose and chin done at the same time as my

lower jaw but about 3 months ago they told me that itd be to

dangerous!

how long was it before you felt like going back to work/college? Im

meant to be back at school on the 6th sept!! are ur jaws wired shut?

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[Guest guest]

My surgeon was happy to do my nose and cheek bones the same time as jaw surgery.

I also had a bone graft taken from my hip which slowed things down a bit for me.

I was told that I would have to take 6-10 weeks off wor due to my job ( i'm a

nursery nurse).

My jaws aren't wired shut but next week they will be banded shut for a few

weeks.

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[Guest guest]

> Hi, I will be having my lower jaw surgery on the 26th August - ony

> about 2 and 1/2 weeks! Im having it done in the UK at York Hospital -

> if theres anyone from the UK or York having it done around then

> please

> reply!! I would also be happy for anyone non UK to reply as I think

> talking to anyone would be a help!! Im 17 and actually from Lincoln.

> Im having a 'splint' thing which is were my teeth are together for a

> month and i wont be able to open my mouth for the entire time and can

> only eat liquids as thin as water - please if anyone has had this

> done

> or had their jaws wires together please could you tell me what its

> like? this is the biggest thing concerning me!!!

> thanks, Amy x

heh, im in the same boat as you.. im having surgery the 12th and going

to school on the 24th.

you'll be happy to know that generally lower jaw recoveries go

smoother in general than upper jaw recoveries.

[Guest guest]

Hey there...I've had upper and lower surgery and am about 19 days post

op...my jaws are completely wired together and have been this whole

time...i quickly discoverd that anything with seeds or fruit pulp

would not work to eat...if you want any suggestions for things and

some random recipes feel free to email me at peace_frog21@...

and I'll give you some ideas of things to eat. it's not been too

bad...the most frustrating thing is not being able to communicate well

with others...my parents understand some things i'm telling them but

most things i have to write down or type on my laptop for them to see

what i'm trying to say...i'm starting to get hungry though for real

food... the first couple of weeks weren't bad but this week i've been

like oo i want some bread or ooo pizza would be tasty...or ooo i wish

i could eat the vegetables in the soup and not just the broth...but it

will soon be over...hopefully anyway...if you have any more questions

about my experience feel free to email me....and good luck! --ashley

> Hi, I will be having my lower jaw surgery on the 26th August - ony

> about 2 and 1/2 weeks! Im having it done in the UK at York Hospital

-

> if theres anyone from the UK or York having it done around then

> please

> reply!! I would also be happy for anyone non UK to reply as I think

> talking to anyone would be a help!! Im 17 and actually from Lincoln.

> Im having a 'splint' thing which is were my teeth are together for a

> month and i wont be able to open my mouth for the entire time and

can

> only eat liquids as thin as water - please if anyone has had this

> done

> or had their jaws wires together please could you tell me what its

> like? this is the biggest thing concerning me!!!

> thanks, Amy x