Re: Eternal numbness it seems!

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- Surgeons do everything in their power NOT to cut nerves,

because once they cut them, the numbness is permanent. When these

surgeries are performed, the surgeons may get awfully close to the

nerves and disturb them; that is what usually causes the numbness,

which is usually temporary. From what I've read on this site, the

feeling comes back gradually; you will probably feel tingling and/or

other sensations which indicate that nerve function is being

restored. I'm pre-op so I don't have first-hand knowledge of this,

but I'm sure that other members of this group who are post-op can

tell you more.~~~~ Diane (Idaho)

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> Hey everyone,

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> As some of you know, I've recently had a surgically assisted

pallate

> expansion (I'm nearly 3 weeks post op). Obviously when they do

> surgeries they have to cut nerves to get at the area they want to

work

> on, which is why after the novocain or whatever wears off you still

> feel numb. Does anyone know approximately when I should be able to

> feel my upper gums again (more than just pressure)?

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> Thanks much,

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