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I had a Lefort 1 done on 71/09. The roof of my mouth doesn't feel that strange. My tongue just found it the other day! (LOL)
I just feel little ridges like normal. I definitely can tell its wider!! Which is a good thing. I had a VERY narrow palate.

Hope I answered some of your questions.

Hi there, Well my swelling was really going down on both sides. However, my right side was always more swollen than my left. I saw my OS yesterday and I asked about sleeping. He said I could sleep the way I normally sleep. So, I went ahead and slept on my right side. I'm not sure if this is the prob...

I had a Lefort 1 done on July 1. The swelling was really going down until today!! My OS said I could resume my normal sleeping habits. Well, I guess that didn't work! I slept on my right side. I woke up and my face was very sore and very swollen! I started icing it all over again. It is very frustra...

Hi guys,

I woke up this morning and the right side of my face is huge! It's almost as bad as it was the first day.

The only thing I can think of was that I slept on the right side of my face.


I am kinda concerned. Did this happen to any of you?

Hi -

I am one week out of sugery as well. My face is doing the exact same thing. I saw my OS today and he didn't seem concerned.

Hang in there

Hi guys, Thanks so much! That's a great idea. I just had my follow up with my OS and he said no more Afrin (YIKES!) I will try the hydrogen peroxide idea! Does it burn? How long should I expect gunk? a week, 2 weeks post op? I love your blog name Chipmunk Cheeks. My family said I looked just like a ...

Hi guys, Thanks so much! That's a great idea. I just had my follow up with my OS and he said no more Afrin (YIKES!) I will try the hydrogen peroxide idea! Does it burn? How long should I expect gunk? a week, 2 weeks post op? I love your blog name Chipmunk Cheeks. My family said I looked just like a ...

Thank you!

That's good to hear! I had my Lefort 1 on Wednesday of last week. I had an overjet and narrow palate.

I haven't had many complications, its just so frustrating when you can't breathe!!!

Hi guys,

This is REALLY embarassing!! When does all the nose gunk come out? I feel like there are large craters in my nostrils?

I have been using saline and afrin, but I still feel stuffed up.

Any advice?

I am allergic to penicillin and sulfa so they prescribed Cleocin. My stomach is still upset, but not half as bad. Too much medication with nothing in our stomachs. NOT A GREAT FEELING!! I'm getting really frustrated with the nasal congestion, but hopefully that wll pass soon. will keep in touch.

Hi all, :D Well, I'm day 5 and feeling pretty good. (Lefort 1) I also had all of my wisdom teeth pulled so I'm really swollen. I had a rough time with my antibiotics so my OS took me off antibiotics completely. How are all of you? How long did you use pain medication? Did you switch to tylenol/motri...

Hi June Crew, Thank you for your replies. I felt fairly prepared when I left Wednesday morning for surgery. Your posts are really lifesavers. The surgeon told my sister in law that the surgery went well. I did not stay at the hospital. I've had a few bumps in the road. The congestion was AWFUL! I wo...

Did you ever sell the jaw bra?

Hello to everyone who is on the other side, My surgery is Wednesday morning. It has been really helpful to read your posts. It seems like the first 3 days are the worst. How did you sleep? on your back? in a recliner? How did you deal with nasal congestion? I'm having a Lefort 1 and have heard the c...

Tazzle and Blindboarder, Glad to hear things went well :-) Wishing you a healthy and speedy recovery! :-) I got a call from my oral surgeon that they want to move my surgery to July 1. I guess I'm not part of the June crew anymore (LOL) I'm getting a little nervous. I'm not sure what to expect after...