Re: trying to decide

[Guest guest]

I am also new to the site. I had my top and bottom jaw, gummy smile

and chin operation 12 days ago, and I was so scared I nearly pulled

out at the last minute as I was really worried about eating, pain, how

I would look like afterwards, etc,etc,

But I have found out an inner strenght I was not aware I had. It has

been difficult at times, but you just take each day as it comes. Only

you can decide how badly you want to do it.

For me it took me 20 years to decide because the fear I had, but now I

am so happy I had it done.

Good luck

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am four months post-op from upper jaw surgery, major nose reconstruction,

cheek bone and bone graft surgery. I have had 32 surgeries so far with a few

more to go, I was very nervous abotu the surgery but also very exited as I knew

that the surgery was going to make a big difference to me. For the first time I

didn't shed any tears in the aneasthetic room I only shed a few when I saw my

mom that morning.

I was more worried about how much hair they were going to shave off than the

actual surgery! my surgeon was shocked that I was facing a major surgery and was

more concerned about how much hair they would shave off! For him to do my nose

he had to cut open my head from one ear to the other. (it had nothing to do with

my jaw)

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[Guest guest]

Welcome, ,

The short answer is, you're seeking your answers in the wrong place.

Only your surgeon can suggest what he or she will or won't do regard

such matters as splints, wiring, eating, etc. And how long any of that

might last. Different doctors have very different approaches, and

different cases no doubt warrant different ones.

If you are wired shut, you can do it. many have. It is not pleasant,

but not intolerable -- at least for most people.

You need to have another discussion with your surgeon to see what his

or her expectations are in your case. You probably also need to know

that things can change in the OR, if something unexpected happens.

Ask your docs for their opinions about risks and benefits, and you'll

have a better idea of what might be ahead for you.

Being scared is not at all unusual. I think almost all of us are,

whatever we're facing. I think that by two weeks post-op, by far the

majority of us find that the worst part of the whole business was the

fear before the surgery, and that the actuality was much easier.

Best,

Cammie

> Hi to all,

> New to the group and my surgeon has recommended me for surgery o move

> my top jaw up a little. He will also be putting in the implant base.

I

> will have no upper teeth. Just 4 implants and a prosthesis that will

> look like a partial only much better.

> My problem is: It has been approved by my health insurance, but I am

> real scared. Will my mouth be wired shut? Will I be able to eat? All

> sorts of stuff is going through my head but cannot find a really good

> site for answers.

> Thanks for listening.

> in Oklahoma

[Guest guest]

I haven't heard of this? Are they pulling all your top teeth? What is

the reason for this?

~Rene`

> Hi to all,

> New to the group and my surgeon has recommended me for surgery o move

> my top jaw up a little. He will also be putting in the implant base.

I

> will have no upper teeth. Just 4 implants and a prosthesis that will

> look like a partial only much better.

> My problem is: It has been approved by my health insurance, but I am

> real scared. Will my mouth be wired shut? Will I be able to eat? All

> sorts of stuff is going through my head but cannot find a really good

> site for answers.

> Thanks for listening.

> in Oklahoma