hiya just wanted to say what a fab blog,
ive had braces on now for 5 years, wouldnt of had to have them that long but fell pregant and kinda stoped everything cause couldnt have any operations.
i had my operation done last tuesday 2nd june to correct my underbite and had to have my top jaw moved forward so just recovering now. and really not enjoying it at all keep having panic attacks cause of my breathing (im a mouth breather) also its really annoying me that i cant cough and get any rubbish from of my chest and speak to my daughter. Also watching everybody else eat is a nightmare as i could eat anything right now ha ha.
when your swelling went down what did you have to eat? i feel like i havent got enough room at all cause i have no gaps and the milkshakes that ive been given are horrible so dont want them at all but know ive got to, to heal and survive.
cant believe how much you had to pay for your surgery i live in the uk so mine was paid for by NHS very lucky in that way.
Will say to anybody who is ahving this done the pain is not that bad at all its just the slobbering and not eating or sleeping thats the pain which nobody tell you about, at this stage i wish i would have never had it done but im sure that will change in a couple of weeks hopefully anyway.
sorry if im moaning but feel very down in the dump but everybody keeps telling me this is normal
Bryoney x
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recovery and breathing problems
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Bryoney
MemberPosted 2 years ago # -
Brandon
Site AdministratorHiya Bryoney,
Congrats on a successful surgery, even though you’re in the thick of recovery right now. You’re probably already doing significantly better by now (if so, come back and calm the nerves of the people you scared off! haha).
I didn’t have much room for eating either, but if you get a feeding tube along with a syringe (available at local pharmacies), you can suck applesauce, yogurt, etc. up through the syringe, then feed the tube back along your teeth, and there will be a small gap behind your last tooth on both sides. Then, just squirt the “food” through there and down your throat. I know it’s not the most glamorous or fastest way to eat, but it’s a great way to get a break from protein shakes and other all-liquid “meals.”
I totally agree about there not being “pain,” but there’s definitely discomfort with the swelling and pressure. We’re both pretty lucky though, because some people do experience a little actual pain along the way as well.
I hope things are already improving, let me know if you have any other questions along the way, and keep us updated, because I know you’ll be happy to have done it!
I'm Brandon, the creator of JawSurgeryBlog.com. I personally had upper and lower jaw surgery on October 30, 2007. Thankfully, everything went beautifully, so I'm trying to make sure everyone else's surgery goes smoothly as well!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Corrective-Jaw-Surgery/114627165257701Posted 2 years ago # -
Bryoney
Memberhi brandon
just want to say sorry if i scared anyone with what i wrote last time lol!! its been 3 weeks since my surgery and im starving didnt know i would miss food this much, getting really feed up with the milkshakes now and still got another 3 weeks to go with tight elastics then 2 weeks with loose elastics. ive been to see my surgeon today and he took my elastics off for 5 minutes so i could brush my teeth, and it was the most weird feeling i have ever felt, i couldnt even open my mouth wide enough to get my toothbrush inside, just didnt feel like my jaw and my bite was totally different my back teeth actually touched together right, to be honest didnt know if i like the feeling because im not used to my teeth touching in that way but im sure i will get used to it and love the end result. did you find it difficult to open your mouth the first time? And with the peanut butter did you use the smooth one and just add water, it sounds horrible but im so fed up of really sweet things because of the milkshakes
thanks bryoney xPosted 2 years ago # -
Brandon
Site AdministratorHi Bryoney,
Good to hear from you again, and yes, I completely agree about the weird feeling after being unwired. I described it as feeling like my lower jaw was going to simply fall to the floor, haha. It wasn’t painful at all, it was just very strange, and like you said, it didn’t even feel like I was in control of it at all.
If you check some of my videos from around that time, you can see that I could barely open up too, but that will slowly come back after your jaw muscles slowly wake back up.
For the peanut butter, yes, definitely use smooth, then just add a little bit of water at a time, until you’ve got a mixture “liquidy” enough to slide through the syringe. I know it sounds kind of gross, but it tastes exactly like regular peanut butter, especially when your body is craving something non-sweet like you said.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Natt
MemberHi Bryoney,I just want to say how brave you are for going through with your op and congrats that it was successful! i also live in the UK and am going to see a specialist in two weeks. I'm going to see one in cheltenham, where did you go? I had braces when i was 14 (i'm now 20)and i was offered jaw surgery then as i have an overbite. At the time my parents didnt like the idea and refused. I went to see my orthodontist in june this year to ask if i could have braces again because although my teeth are now straight, my top jaw has moved back to where it was before i had braces and he told me the only option left for me now is jaw surgery. He mentioned breaking my top jaw, shaving bone away at either side and at the top to move my jaw up and back. I'm so nervous, so many things are running through my head. Worrying about what will happen if it goes wrong, whether i'll regret my decision if i accept or decline. Again my parents don't want me to do it but are being supportive. Is there any advice you can give me? Where your worries the same? I've written a list of things i would like to ask my specialist when i see him/her but i cant think of anything ive missed out!! Thanks :)
Posted 2 years ago # -
Brandon
Site AdministratorHi Natt,
I'm sure Bryoney will come back and reply as well, but in the meantime, I'll give you my answers to your questions too.
As far as regretting your decision, I have yet to come across any jaw surgery patient that wasn't ecstatic with their results, but I'm sure it's possible to be unhappy and there may be a few of those out there too.
Yes, I definitely had many of the same worries and even more, but I found out that many of them were way overblown, and it's more a matter of anxiety than anything else.
If you have any other questions, just let me know, and it's a great idea to take a list right into the specialist's office. They want to answer every question you have to put you at ease, so don't be afraid to ask them as many as you can come up with.
Posted 2 years ago # -
batxcore
MemberWhoa, can you please elaborate on the breathing problems.
I have asthma and im not exactly the best breather i guess (haha idk what you would call it?). I get asthma attacks if i cant breathe and all that fun stuff that is just marvelous. i can breathe both through my nose and mouth but if i recall from my first surgery, my nose was a mess and i had to breathe through my mouth. is it like impossible to breathe through your mouth? :x. this should just add to my stress a little.
but like do they give you stuff in the hospital for your breathing? i believe with me and my asthma they will hopefully address it somehow. i shall add it to my list of concerns!Posted 2 years ago #
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