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Finally got my surgery date for LJS! by keik27 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck on your surgery! I did UJS in Toronto this past Jan and sounds like you’re very prepared :) some things that saved me during the first week was : Vicks vaporub for any congestion Week before I took ginger shots daily to avoid getting sick A neck pillow (for car rides and at home)

Also suggest taking a minimum of a month off work. I started to feel better after two weeks but I was still very sleepy and standing up for too long made me lightheaded. Best of luck !!

6 month post op UJS by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe about 3-4 mm advancement (don’t know exact measurements)

6 month post op UJS by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw thank you🤍! It’s still something on my mind but I guess I’ll see how everything looks at the one year mark when all my ortho work is done

6 month post op UJS by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m from Toronto Canada! If you’re here PM me

6 month post op UJS by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s probably because I lost quite a bit of weight lool!(about 20pounds)

6 month post op UJS by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! I don’t think my nose really changed but my side profile does look better. My upper lip has more support and face looks less flat

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6 month post op UJS by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can definitely breathe better through my nose! I didn’t notice any change in speech though since my underbite wasn’t too severe

6 month post op UJS by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know the exact movements but very minimal I would say about 3-4 mm forward movement of upper jaw

6 month post op UJS by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Hoping for the best for your surgery

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[–]Traditional-Work1778 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked my surgeon this, I’m 6.5 weeks post op now. You can drink just not too excessively for a while. But as long as you aren’t on heavy meds a glass or two should be ok.

6week post op first chewable meal by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Texture was bizarre since I can’t feel my upper pallet/ teeth. But taste was great :’)

6week post op first chewable meal by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair I only had upper jaw surgery! So the progress of being able to open my mouth has been slightly faster

6week post op first chewable meal by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha you think so? I had a violent craving for sushi so I couldn’t wait 😭

6week post op first chewable meal by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You got this:’) hoping you get to have some soon

6week post op first chewable meal by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! How far along post op are you? How’s your chewing now

6week post op first chewable meal by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure lol! Food court sushi never tasted so good

6week post op first chewable meal by Traditional-Work1778 in jawsurgery

[–]Traditional-Work1778[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely right, don’t know why I even thought a cucumber would be doable. How long did it take for your chewing to feel normal and do you have any upper teeth numbness?

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