mzkimx3
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Went to ortho this morning. They told me I am done w my treatment. Debraced on July 3rd and that was earliest I could be Debraced kinda excited

`/for any new comers to my blog I have had jaw surgery and 6 week post op. Been on a strict no chew diet and yesterday my surgeon gave me the ok to chew SOFT foods. She specially told me not to go buy a steak even though I am craving it so bad. As for swelling wise all is most part gone sensation and feeling wise in my lower lip is still a work in progress. I see my ortho next week to get these god damn surgical hooks back aqnd boy can I see the light at the end of the tunnel. will post pictures

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So I am a little over 5 weeks post op and i cannot be more pleased with the results. I still am a tiny bit swollen but not for nothing it isnt as bad as I had pictured. Only thing that I dislike is not being able to sleep through the night because i cannot sleep on my side, and that I am legit constantly hungry. I have an appointment next week with the surgeon and hopefully will get the ok to chew. Was never banded or had a bite splint. Also set up my ortho appointment so that I can get these god

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So i am now post op by 4 days and boy is eating getting bland. I am on a full liquid diet but can eat anything as long as it is blenderized. So far have had chicken pot pie, beef stew, onion soup, tomato soup, yogurt, and applesauce. Also swelling is def down ill post some pictures we took from hospital til today to see the swelling. I am not wired shut I do have 2 elastics holding the jaw in place. As for numbness yes I have some I cant feel my lip on the right hand side same with my chin and half

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So surgery went fine just recovering. Drs have all said that for major surgery like I had I look good will post pictures on swelling and what actually they did

This is a video that the shows what they did. When I get home I'll upload the pictures


Lower Jaw Advancement Surgery - YouTube