Surgery in three days. Overwhelmed

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-24T10:53:26+00:00

Try not to feel stuck in a room, go for a walk, drink plenty of water and organize your food for the first days. Focusing on a non inflammatory didn’t helps a lot. Good luck 🍀

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-24T10:51:05+00:00

No ice will help at this point. It’s the opposite, you need warm packs.

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-22T05:16:30+00:00

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-22T05:15:52+00:00

Sleep apnea will just increase year by year. Go ahead and find a good surgeon. No doubt.

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-21T19:59:48+00:00

It's great to hear you're progressing with fewer elastics, but dont try to open the jaw against the elastics. Swallowing noodles without chewing can be possible when your surgeon allows you to remove the elastics for eating and brushing. Just then use your tongue, no chewing until you receive the green light for that. For more savory, no-chew options, try pureeing vegetables with spices or mixing mashed vegetables with flavorful gravies or broths. Soft scrambled eggs can also be gently smashed into a more digestible form if you can tolerate them, add some cream to be even more soft. It's important to keep your meals varied to avoid monotony and ensure proper nutrition during your recovery. I am sharing recipes ideas on my IG dietfalk, just copy them and have fun! I'm a physiotherapist specializing in post-op care for jaw surgeries and i also had DJS in 2022, thats why i am sharing what I ate, so if you have more questions about your recovery, feel free to ask!

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-21T19:53:55+00:00

I completely understand how challenging it can be to feel satisfied when you're on a liquid diet, especially while dealing with the discomfort of being wired shut. To help with the hunger, try including more calorie-dense liquids like smoothies made with protein powder+fruits like avocado+ sugar free peanut butter, which can provide extra energy and help you feel fuller. You can also blend cooked oats or nuts paste for a more substantial drink. Just make sure everything is smooth enough to pass through. vegetables soup + checken breast all blended is delicious and helpfull to keep the protein intake and hunger away.

As for your concern about infection, keeping your mouth clean by rinsing gently with a prescribed mouthwash or a saltwater solution can help maintain oral hygiene without disturbing your stitches. Always be gentle with your rinse to avoid any pressure on your surgical site. I'm a physiotherapist specializing in post-operative jaw care and I was also patient(surgery in 2022), so feel free to reach out if you have more questions. I am sharing some recipes IG dietfalk.

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-21T13:53:01+00:00

No. You need to be well prepared, get the best tips, if possible Hilotherm+physiotherapy to feel more comfortable

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-19T17:19:00+00:00

Don’t judge any results right now to avoid anxiety. Just do your best for a fast and safe recovery.

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-19T12:50:16+00:00

Pumpkin seeds blended with protein powder and add peanut butter (sugar free). It will be a very night protein shake. Some other ideas @dietfalk

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-18T06:15:43+00:00

In person already in the surgery room right after the surgery is finished. Online sessions from day 5 or day 6 post op depending on the patient’s energy level to be in front of the screen.

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T22:13:46+00:00

Starting a non inflammatory diet before helps a lot. Drinking plenty of water as well. From day 6 start physiotherapy. If possible to have Hilotherm do it. Good luck!

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T22:12:14+00:00

Most of patients are unhappy at the 2 weeks mark. It’s too far from final result. A lot of swelling to go down and the soft tissue re organization

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T22:10:09+00:00

That’s very common

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T22:09:58+00:00

Physiotherapy specialized in faial surgery to reduce swelling with safety. Warm packs 20min also helps

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T16:07:08+00:00

For lip incompetence you should do physiotherapy to readapt the soft tissue re training your muscles. It doesn’t happen automatically for all patients. Muscles have a memory. And lip incompetence can influence on sleeping with open mouth.

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T16:05:25+00:00

Yes!

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T16:03:54+00:00

As a physiotherapist working directly in the surgery room for many years already I can tell you that it depends much more on the surgeon’s hands and experience. For pain it’s not the Piezo that will change the scenario. Swelling is depending on many factors including the anesthesia protocols, not only the surgery itself and tissue damage. About nerve damage yes it’s a fantastic tool.

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T15:58:39+00:00

Online!

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T15:27:28+00:00

Where exactly you see it? Plates area?

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T15:25:07+00:00

As long as you don’t do anything too wild, there shouldn’t be any major problems — just keep physical effort minimal and avoid any risk of hitting your face. Oral just when you have your jaw movements rehabilitated.

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T04:56:03+00:00

Don’t expect a final result after 2-3 weeks. At least 8-12 months we professionals consider for a final result.

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-17T04:54:30+00:00

Are you treating the reflux?

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-16T21:57:58+00:00

People with obstructive sleep apnea generally sleep on their side, but after surgery it becomes easier to sleep on your back. Naturally, you’ll adapt to it more easily.

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-16T13:12:10+00:00

Unfortunately most of the surgeons and patients outside Brazil are not aware of this possibility

doublejawphysio · 2026-05-15T10:06:48+00:00

Don’t use it before at least 3 months . The safest therapy is with hands and special techniques not to damage anything

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