A little help and support for all those who are about to, or are going through jaw surgery and/or braces. We all need a helping hand through these tough and aggravating times. :)
Sunday, October 10, 2010
3 months and 3 days! haha
FINALLY! My life is close to normal- I can eat almost anything, except apples and carrots and such... and I love my new bite!
Here's another question for you: Do you still have any numbness? Did your doc say when you can expect to get your feeling back? How regularly is your surgeon checking on your progress? Are you able to open your mouth as wide as normal by now?
I KNOW! I love it... I suppose it is like that because at first the focus was my chin, and when my cheekbones were made prevalent then it took the focus from my chin to what it was suppose to be- my EYES! :)
@ Stephanie-
Do you still have numbness? A little numb in the chin area... it tinges and is coming back. My doctor says it varies from person to person- but hopefully by 6 months, or at max a year, however some people never get it all back.
How regularly is your surgeon checking on you? It is every month now, soon to slow up though...
Are you able to open your mouth as wide as normal by now? YEPPITY YEP! :) I can open very wide! I will show it on my blog sometime.
It is coming along well. The swelling is all down. I have 2 elastics-the surgeon said my bite was a little off 3 weeks ago. Otherwise, I would not need them. The only thing happening now is that I am getting a lot of feeling back in my gums and teeth. So when I brush my teeth, it almost feels like I am brushing my nerves sometimes.
Girl! HA. Yes... you described that perfectly! :) I use an electric Sonicare toothbrush and it makes my teeth feel tingly- VERY weird. ha. I am glad to know you are going through the same thing and I am not crazy.
Yes but does it feel painful to brush. I do it because I have to-but especially on my right hand side, it feels painful. I told my surgeon and he said it was a good thing I am getting all my feeling back but it hurts.I switched back to a manual toothbrush from my Oral B Triumph. It does have a gentle cycle so maybe I will try that again.
You look fabulous! Just had my third surgery on Wednesday - doing well! My BSSO was moved until April :( Difficult to wait that long.
ReplyDeleteHey Makay! Smile is looking great! Still such an inspiration! Let the debracing countdown begin!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, your eyes look bigger, how can that be??
ReplyDeleteHere's another question for you: Do you still have any numbness? Did your doc say when you can expect to get your feeling back? How regularly is your surgeon checking on your progress? Are you able to open your mouth as wide as normal by now?
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you. ;D
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous-
ReplyDeleteI KNOW! I love it... I suppose it is like that because at first the focus was my chin, and when my cheekbones were made prevalent then it took the focus from my chin to what it was suppose to be- my EYES! :)
@ Stephanie-
Do you still have numbness?
A little numb in the chin area... it tinges and is coming back. My doctor says it varies from person to person- but hopefully by 6 months, or at max a year, however some people never get it all back.
How regularly is your surgeon checking on you?
It is every month now, soon to slow up though...
Are you able to open your mouth as wide as normal by now?
YEPPITY YEP! :) I can open very wide! I will show it on my blog sometime.
KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING!
Love, Makay
Do you still have to wear elastics all the time? I am about 8 weeks into my recovery now.
ReplyDeleteYeah... I do. Not like before- just 2- one on each side. :)
ReplyDeleteHow is your recovery coming?
Love, Makay
It is coming along well. The swelling is all down. I have 2 elastics-the surgeon said my bite was a little off 3 weeks ago. Otherwise, I would not need them. The only thing happening now is that I am getting a lot of feeling back in my gums and teeth. So when I brush my teeth, it almost feels like I am brushing my nerves sometimes.
ReplyDeleteGirl! HA. Yes... you described that perfectly! :) I use an electric Sonicare toothbrush and it makes my teeth feel tingly- VERY weird. ha. I am glad to know you are going through the same thing and I am not crazy.
ReplyDeleteLove, Makay
Yes but does it feel painful to brush. I do it because I have to-but especially on my right hand side, it feels painful. I told my surgeon and he said it was a good thing I am getting all my feeling back but it hurts.I switched back to a manual toothbrush from my Oral B Triumph. It does have a gentle cycle so maybe I will try that again.
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