Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi all My journey is nearing its end- I went to the orthodontist yesterday and she said I am ready to be de-braced. After my surgery I saw my orthodontist from week 3 post op every week for about 6 weeks and then I went on holiday for 2 weeks. The last appointment before my holiday was an improvemen...

In the end I had 4 weeks signed off work- 2 initially from the hospital after the surgery and 2 after I visited my GP.

Ciao Marco My pain has subsided too, I supposed I just had to get used to it. I wear double elastics at night so I'm a bit sore in the mornings. Have you asked your ortho for an expected end date? I'm just going with the flow, my ortho said I should be in braces for 18 months before surgery, it was ...

I don't believe that my surgery is a temporary solution. My lower jaw was cut, moved forward and held in place with screws and plates, I don't believe that it will reverse itself. Whilst what you say about upper jaw expansion may be correct, in my case I didnt need any thing done to my upper jaw. I ...

Ciao Concorde I've followed your thread for a while, I've just started wearing elastics after more than 2,5 years in braces without them and after lower jaw surgery. I really feel for you and that elastic formation you have. Does it get better? My teeth are so sore, I have to double up at night and ...

7 and 8 days after BSSO. Double box formation elastics- heavy and annoying and really restricted mouth opening and speech. 3 of them snapped before my appointment to see my orthodontist- they had been fitted at an appointment I had at the hospital where my operation had been. 10July (2).JPG 11July (...

Hi all; I just posted some photos and wanted to keep you updated. I'm 23 days post-op and all is going very well. I am signed off work until 1st August and my energy levels are getting back to normal. I am still on a fork mashable diet. I saw my orthodontist for the first time on the 22nd and she di...

Very happy with new profile.

Day 9, 11 & 13 post op

Day 5 & 6 - Some bruising and lovely thick lips.

1, 2 and 3 days after lower jaw surgery.

Hi Hostet25 I have posted my updates and some photos on the July Surgery thread. My lower jaw was brought forward by 10mm. Quick recap, it has been a very good recovery, very little yellow bruising on jawline and neck. The huge swelling went down after about 10 days. My mouth was very sore, opening ...

Day of operation http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag340/sandramoreno80/photo1_zpsc550638c.jpg http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag340/sandramoreno80/photo2_zps20a7f6e3.jpg http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag340/sandramoreno80/photo4_zps6415e193.jpg http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag340/s...

Hi lizzybear22 The follow up was good, saw my surgeon and he was happy with the results and my incision points are healing nicely. I have to go again 20th August for the next follow up. As my orthodontist is not in town until 22nd July I was told to tell the hospital so I could see one of theirs. I ...

Hi Sparkles, I had BSSO on the NHS on 2nd July and the hospital signed me off work for 2 weeks. I had an overnight stay at the hospital and huge swelling which was the worse the first few days. I had a little bruising on my jawline and neck. I had a liquid diet for a week (make sure you get to see a...