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Christina's MMA Surgery for Sleep Apnea

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  • Started 1 year ago by cnelson34
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  1. cnelson34
    Member

    Hi Everyone,

    I had MMA surgery back on Oct. 11, 2010. Both upper and lower jaw surgery. 14mm advancement. 35 year old female. Am healing beautifully and back in the world. :)

    My goal in this surgery was to cure my severe sleep apnea. By moving both jaws forward, it expanded my airway 3 times the size. I am now sleeping normally, and my most recent sleep study in March 2011 claims, "This patient does not fit the criteria for sleep disordered breathing!" Am cured and as happy as can be. :)

    I had a severe underbite.

    Before photos:

    Front view

    Side view

    After:

    X-ray

    Walking with bib at 3 weeks post-op

    2 months post-op front view

    2.5 months post-op front view

    X-ray

    3 months post-op side view

    Wishing everyone else a great success too. Wow it has been a long journey and recovery.....but so worth the end result. 3 more weeks and my braces come off. Yahoo! Christina :)

    Posted 1 year ago #

  2. xdianao
    Member

    looks great! congrats on awesome results!

    Posted 1 year ago #

  3. mkbannon36
    Member

    hi cnelson24 - I'm having the exact same thing done on June 6, 2011 for the exact same reason. So you're glad you did it? I haven't slept in 25 years.

    Posted 12 months ago #

  4. muggsie
    Member

    Hey mk, how did it go? I'm joining the bandwagon too, doing it for sleep apnea reasons. My surgery is scheduled for the 21st of June. I had a few failed attempts, being sick and whatnot, so we'll see if it happens this time.
    -Sharon

    Posted 11 months ago #

  5. cnelson34
    Member

    Hi mk and muggsie- so glad I did it. Sure was a tough process to go through with the recovery and all. Wishing you both a swift recovery. Let me know how you are recovering! The outcome of overcoming sleep apnea was my goal, and was obtained!

    Posted 10 months ago #

  6. cnelson34
    Member

    Hi mk and muggsie- so glad I did it. Sure was a tough process to go through with the recovery and all. Wishing you both a swift recovery. Let me know how you are recovering! The outcome of overcoming sleep apnea was my goal, and was obtained!

    Posted 10 months ago #

  7. nortond
    Member

    Hi, I'm getting ready to go through the same exact surgery for the same exact issue. Any encouraging words?

    Posted 1 week ago #

  8. cnelson34
    Member

    Hi Nortond! Just remember the reason you are going through the surgery. It is a long recovery, so just remember that part! Remember to stay on top of your painkillers and have someone there to help you 24/7 for the first 7 days if you can. I just responded to another post with a list of helpful hints:

    http://www.jawsurgeryblog.com/forums/topic/helpful-hints-on-preparedness-for-double-jaw-surgery

    Let me know if you have more questions! Wishing you great success, Christina :)

    Posted 6 days ago #

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