Surgery for underbite/TMJ Sept. 20

[Guest guest]

My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 20. I'm really nervous about

recovery and the pain. How painful will the first few days be? Will

I need a family member with me in the hospital or will I be alert

enough to manage by myself? I really don't know what to expect.

Thanks!!

[Guest guest]

It's amazing, but there really isn't usuall a lot of pain. There are

exceptions, and a few people have been miserable, but more usual

complaints are swelling, congestion (if you have upper) and numbness.

What pain there is, is generally well controlled by pain meds, and

sometimes things like Tylenol or Advil are better than the more potent

ones.

I think it's always a good idea to have someone with you when you're at

the mercy of a hospital.

Mine was fine, and I was alone. But others have been very grateful to

have a parent or spouse or friend who could communicate on their behalf

with the nurses/doctors/other hospital staff and run the errands the

busy nurses and aides may not have time to do immediately.

Cammie

> My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 20. I'm really nervous about

> recovery and the pain. How painful will the first few days be? Will

> I need a family member with me in the hospital or will I be alert

> enough to manage by myself? I really don't know what to expect.

> Thanks!!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I was very nervous and also exited about my surgery but dreaded the recovery! I

was in hospital for 9 days and had my mum by my side the whole time I was in

hospital and when I got home.

I wasn't very alert for the first few days as I was on a lot of medications

including pain meds. The Dr's were able to keep on top of my pain, with pain

meds. I found it very helpfull to have my mum there with me as she could get me

drink, pass me things, wipe my face, help me out of bed ( I also had a bone

graft from my hip),

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