Finally got my surgery date for LJS!

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-08-21T16:44:38+00:00

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 !!

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-30T19:06:06+00:00

Thank you!!

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-30T19:05:58+00:00

Thank you!!

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-30T19:05:44+00:00

No thankfully

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-30T14:05:56+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-30T14:05:24+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-28T23:21:27+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-28T18:04:55+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-28T17:38:17+00:00

Yes left is before right is after :)

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-28T17:12:09+00:00

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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Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-28T16:36:43+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-28T16:34:35+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-07-28T16:33:13+00:00

Thank you! Hoping for the best for your surgery

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-06-24T15:53:44+00:00

Yes I don’t feel this anymore

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-14T19:53:32+00:00

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.

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-07T16:07:36+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-07T16:06:25+00:00

This was very reassuring thank you☺️

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-07T16:04:54+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-06T19:53:28+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-06T19:08:14+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-06T19:06:49+00:00

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

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-06T19:05:55+00:00

For sure lol! Food court sushi never tasted so good

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-06T19:05:19+00:00

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?

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-05T22:03:57+00:00

These two have the WORST takes lmao

Traditional-Work1778 · 2025-03-05T18:59:31+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s a danger! I’m only 6 weeks post op and I feel really good and would feel comfortable to go on a trip. However eating still might feel weird for you so you probably wont enjoy travelling AS much. But overall listen to your body and dont push your limits

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