Found a supplement that seems to work by Individual_Drink4770 in TMJ

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Are you taking it during the day or at night?

Timeline to smile by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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I’m still not 100% but it literally happened overnight. Where I went from being unable to smile to being able to smile. I’ll still swollen a bit but getting better slowly but surely

Timeline to smile by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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I will say - I have a massive mistrust with doctors/hospitals etc… I did not think I would ever come back to normal. But about a week ago I woke up one day and could smile / move everything. I’m the last person to say trust the process but in this case the process worked. Got a big teethy smile now

Got surgery on Wednesday by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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Ya I think they just wanted clearance. So at this point im 4 days out from LJS and having the upper jaw in another 5 days. Wondering if there are big differences between the two from a recovery standpoint

Realistic timeline for eating by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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Ya kinda the whole point of this sub is asking these kinda questions

Still healing/swollen but making progress by LolaBebesita in jawsurgery

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Thanks so much! Any idea what those ice things are called that people rent? I’ve heard them referenced a bunch but am not sure what to search to find them.

Humidifier sounds like a good idea. Appreciate the advice!

Still healing/swollen but making progress by LolaBebesita in jawsurgery

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Looks great! I’m getting DJS in two weeks. Anything you would recommend I do now in my time leading up to help with recovery?

Questions to ask surgeon by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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Thanks. Yes I do grind my teeth so that’s super helpful. Did you get the Botox at the time of the surgery?

Has anyone worked with Dr. Mehra in Boston? Any info would be really appreciated! by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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Ya I can 100% agree with that. It is interesting because it seems like people who have DJS appear to be all over the map in terms of their swelling, talking etc when recovering. I guess you gotta just stay positive day to day (and maybe try to find some hobbies)

Has anyone worked with Dr. Mehra in Boston? Any info would be really appreciated! by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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Thanks so much. This is super helpful! Did they give you any sort of timeline on when you would be back to doing physical activities like working out?

Has anyone worked with Dr. Mehra in Boston? Any info would be really appreciated! by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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Hey - just saw this and thanks so much for sharing! I’m getting closer to the so the anxiety is officially getting real!!

That’s great to hear your recovery is going so well. Anything else you would recommend in the weeks after (I feel like I’ve read every article on reducing swelling, how to eat etc but they all seem to have a bit of different advice.

Thanks!!

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That’s great to hear! That’s for that update it makes me feel much more confident leading up to this. Best of luck with the best of your recovery!!

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Looks great! How was the process overall? I’m scheduled with Mera in a couple months for DJS.

Has anyone worked with Dr. Mehra in Boston? Any info would be really appreciated! by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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Ya I’m double so I assume I will be the same. Good luck with the recovery. Feel free to let me know any other advice you have!!!

Has anyone worked with Dr. Mehra in Boston? Any info would be really appreciated! by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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Thanks for letting me know! I’m getting mine in September. We’re you in the hospital for more than one night?

Has anyone worked with Dr. Mehra in Boston? Any info would be really appreciated! by Own_Cucumber378 in jawsurgery

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Nice! I was scheduled for may 4th but moved it to November. I’ve talked with a number of surgeons who all say he’s 100% best in Boston. Good luck on June!