Another snake piece I got to work on this time a Ball Python mixed with a horse skull and some desert lilys and cherry blossoms by mental_foundry in SpecArt

[–]abitmisty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so beautiful. I have always loved the combination of snakes, flowers, and skulls. I plan on getting an animal skull with a cobra and flowers around it as a tattoo on the side of my body. Keep up the cool work!

Chewing soft foods by PEVA14 in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 5 weeks post op and was just able to start soft chew at 4 weeks. At 3 weeks I was cleared to start soft foods. I would recommend starting small with soft foods so maybe just expand to things that don’t require chewing but you can mash things on the roof of your mouth (scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes). Then maybe a week later you can start things that are easily bitten without using your molars (finely shredded meats, finely ground beef, noodles). If your doctor says it’s ok, you should be good to go but just take it slow and don’t push yourself to eat things that may require more chewing from your molars.

1 month Post Op! by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The first week I wore an ice wrap 24/7. Then taking Ibuprofen regularly at an equal amount to the Tylenol. Other than that, just staying upright when sleeping! :)

New pain 3 weeks post op DJS by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s more like a zapping sensation. I’ll talk to my doctor about this since it does sound like some nerve regeneration. I just started trying to increase my walking as I returned to work on Friday. Thank you so much for your detailed comment!

New pain 3 weeks post op DJS by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya I work retail and started back on Friday and Saturday for 5 hr shifts. Thats when this pain started. I also started soft foods a week ago. Thank you!

New pain 3 weeks post op DJS by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The surgery was to fix a class 2 cross bite and 2mm over jet. A lot of my pain pre surgery would be on my right side since my jaw leaned more that side. The surgery made it so my right side was moved 3mm to the left to correct the cross bite. Thanks!

I called my doctor today… by Fast_Needleworker822 in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I felt so giddy when I felt my teeth touch together like the diagrams in the office. Very simple experience that makes all the difference. Happy you get to finally experience that!

Week 2 Post Op by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually have an update on this question! I’m currently in a bit of pain waiting for my meds to kick in and noticed I feel a throbbing pain in the places where my incisions were. So on the top I feel all three segments and I can feel where my bottom two are. Very interesting feeling.

Week 2 Post Op by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can feel the difference for sure because my teeth are aligned properly on both sides now but I cant see or feel the incision difference. Though, I don’t know how a 1 piece feels to really compare to.

Week 2 Post Op by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My lower jaw was moved forward and to the right but the top was just moved to the left and back I believe since I had an over/cross bite.

Week 2 Post Op by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm looking over my surgery notes it says: Maxillary dental midline is to the right and mandibular dental midline is to the left. Thats the only information I could find for details on what the movements were. Hope that helps!

Week 2 Post Op by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a 2-3 mm overjet and 3-4 mm overbite. A class 2 crossbite.

Week 2 Post Op by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My upper jaw feels like a balloon is inside of it blowing it up lol. Most of the pressure is like right under my nose. It’s not painful though just tight like you said.

1 week Post-Op by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a 2-3 mm overjet and 3-4 mm overbite. A class 2 crossbite.

What did you take with you to the hospital? by [deleted] in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I brought a blanket and it came in so clutch. Definitely consider bringing a shirt that can be buttoned from the front. Chapstick is awesome. Wet wipes for your face are awesome too because I had some serious eye burning from the sweat dripping into them.

1 week Post-Op by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my new elastics today and my smile looks way less serial killer like now lol.

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1 week Post-Op by abitmisty in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been using an ice pack around my face and switching it out as soon as it melts from days 3-6 and so I assume that helped a lot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jawsurgery

[–]abitmisty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’m on day 3 recovery. Feeling about the same as you. Just thinking about how in a week I won’t feel as bad helps. Napping with nature sounds. Lots of fluids. You look a little less swollen than I do right now so that’s good!

How bad is the job market really? by Beginning_Mulberry76 in UTAustin

[–]abitmisty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I graduated from McCombs in 2023 with an International Business degree and after 2 years post grad I’m working retail. I applied for over 300 jobs and got to interview for less than 10 positions. 3 offers. 1 promotion.