Comments on: After Jaw Surgery – 1 and a half years later!

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:19:09 +0000

Thanks so much Christina, and yes we can all relate to that excited/nervous feeling! Best of luck with your surgery and definitely let us know how it goes on the forums here:

http://www.jawsurgeryblog.com/forums/

By: Christina

Christina — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:29:28 +0000

Wow! what a great blog you’ve created. Im having my jaw surgery in a week. I can’t believe its about to happen. Im scared and excited all at the same time. On a whim I googled jaw surgery and found your blog. Im feeling a lot better about things now. Thank you so much for posting your journey. Your very brave to have done this blog. Ill be back to check it out with my sibilings. They don’t quite know whats about to happen and I think this will help show them. Thank you again.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:13:34 +0000

Every case is very different Christine, but I personally had braces on for about a year before surgery and another year after surgery. You can get a lot more answers from different patients that may be more similar to your case here:

http://www.jawsurgeryblog.com/forums/

By: christine

christine — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:02:54 +0000

hai brandon,, i am getting my braces next year to start this process,, ihow long did you stay with braces before doing your surgery ???thanks

By: Brandon

Brandon — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:51:55 +0000

Just let your dentist know ahead of time and your surgeon, as you may be able to schedule your dental appointment around your surgery, either before or a few months after, because it’s going to be tough to get anything done soon after the surgery.

Some others on the forums may have more experience with this situation so definitely try asking there too:

http://www.jawsurgeryblog.com/forums/

By: Linda jones

Linda jones — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:25:13 +0000

Hey im just wondering if after jaw surgery do you need to be premedicated to go to the dentist? ….. Because of the metal in your mouth….. Thanks erika

By: John

John — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:38:31 +0000

I’m wondering if anyone can answer this question for me.
I was meant to have this kind of surgery back when i was 18-19. I decided against in the end, my jaw doesn’t protrude extremely. Theres about a 3-4 mm gap between my front and lower teeth.
Anyway, my question was, would this surgery leave the jaw in a permanently weakened condition afterwards?
I train in MMA, a combat sport. If i was ever to decide to have this procedure, would it be the end of combat sports for me?
Like, would i end up with a ‘glass chin?’
Thanks for any advice.
Peace!

By: sandra

sandra — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:39:23 +0000

wow i am 12 years old and I have to get that done but it is all up to me just went for the consltation today yay and it had a video and i heard you get stiches in the mouth. i don’t think i wanna get this done but i think i will at the same time.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:59:12 +0000

That’s the first I’ve heard of the being blind risk, but as with any surgery, there are several risks, though most are rare. As long as you are confident and comfortable with your doctor and team and follow their guidelines, you should be fine, and good luck with everything!

Let us know how it turns out on the forums http://www.jawsurgeryblog.com/forums/

By: Amelia

Amelia — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:03:28 +0000

im getting surgery in less then a week i feel kindah nervous as everyone else i have some health issues but they wont get in the way i mean your not a doctor but these blogs help alot really. i was just going to get lower jaw surgery now im getting top and bottom and i dont know if i will look good with my top jaw moved to the front the pictures i seen that my surgeron has done are great but everyone is different its not something easy to live with you known this. i hear the only risk is the nerv but this being blind risk!!! is crazy