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by sarpe09
Thu May 07, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: May SARP Buddies?
Replies: 20
Views: 3119

I don't know which kind I got actually. I know he cut me in 3 places ... more or less both cheek bones, and the center palate. As for the pain, that's the least of your worries. I don't think I'm the only one that thinks that. I stayed overnight in the hospital - the morphine was great. The next day...
by sarpe09
Thu May 07, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Why do the timeframes of people vary so much?
Replies: 5
Views: 947

i had an ortho tell me 6-9 months. i didn't like that answer and went to another one. he said, "easy, 4 months." so, i went with him. my teeth aren't that bad - and aren't overcrowded with he said is usually the big issue with people. funny though. i'm glad i looked around - it saved me a ...
by sarpe09
Mon May 04, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: May SARP Buddies?
Replies: 20
Views: 3119

i just had it last week. what are you nervous about? i MAY be an exception to the rule ... based on other posts. My swelling wasn't bad, I'm back at work and co-workers don't notice and i'm eating soft foods (not just a liquid diet). Pain is minimal after surgery - it's more the upper lip stitching ...
by sarpe09
Mon May 04, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: SARPE Surgery
Replies: 1896
Views: 589484

I just had SARPE ...

Hi, new to the board here. I just had my SARPE surgery last Tues (4/28) and feel fine. I was in the hospital overnight and laid low for a few days. I was a little black and blue around my nose and the swelling wasn't too bad. It's Monday now (5/4) and I'm still a little swollen around my jowels. I s...