Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hi, I am new to this group. I had my surgery on Sept. 28th and it has been a rough ride so far. I had both upper and lower jaws done to correct my open bite. I have had many surgeries in my life, but none this painfull. There are so many things that the doctors don't tell you about this surgery. I had to go to the emergency to get a shot of Morfine because the pain was too much to handle. Then had an infection in my lower right jaw. My doc said that I must be one of the few who weren't quite so numb. I wish I had found this support group before the surgery so I could get a better idea of what it would be like after the surgery. The few people I did speak to said they did not have much pain and went back to work after 2-3 weeks with no problems. I keep trying to concentrate on the end results and a great smile after dealing with this my whole life. Reading all the postings has helped me along in my recovery. I welcome any feedback. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Hi wytogogrl3398, I think most of us hate the idea of the numbness immediately post op, but when people don't have it, it actually causes them more distress. I am sorry you are going through a difficult ride. It sounds like part of that is due to the infection also, and on top of the sensation issue. The good thing is that you know you will have full sensation, because you already do. So ultimately it may be a positive thing, though right now I am sure it sucks big time. Hang in there! Did your OS say if the infection was better under control? I am thinking when this is cleared completely, it might be better. When was the last time you spoke with your OMS? If you still are having pain issues, you might contact the OMS office and ask for some relief with at least some sleep -type meds. I know I was on Ambien on a second course for a different unrelated surgery. It wasn't so much to deal with the day pain, but at least it helped me keep rested which also helps your recovery. I would call if you are having severe discomfort. Good luck with this! Please let us know what you find out! Hugs, Fran > > Hi, I am new to this group. I had my surgery on Sept. 28th and it has > been a rough ride so far. I had both upper and lower jaws done to > correct my open bite. I have had many surgeries in my life, but none > this painfull. There are so many things that the doctors don't tell > you about this surgery. I had to go to the emergency to get a shot of > Morfine because the pain was too much to handle. Then had an infection > in my lower right jaw. My doc said that I must be one of the few who > weren't quite so numb. I wish I had found this support group before > the surgery so I could get a better idea of what it would be like > after the surgery. The few people I did speak to said they did not > have much pain and went back to work after 2-3 weeks with no problems. > > I keep trying to concentrate on the end results and a great smile > after dealing with this my whole life. > > Reading all the postings has helped me along in my recovery. I welcome > any feedback. > > Thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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