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Hello everyone, I had lower jaw surgery on 7/17, that was 30 days ago, via IVRO. Today was my 2nd post op visit with the surgeon. I was rubber band shut tight for the last 30 days. Today I got the rubber bands cut off and splint removed! My X-ray from today showed that I am healing nicely and my bit...

Speechie,

I am sorry to hear about your surgery cancellation! It must be so disappointing! Please understand that the medical staff is trying to perform this surgery with your best interest at heart. It is probably nothing and just need to be checked out. Hang in there!

Jan

Hi all, I had IVRO on 7/17 and will be banded shur for 4-6 weeks. I am recovery well. I didn't lose any feelings anywhere, so within hrs I was able to drink apple juice from a small glass at the hospital. I had some shots for pain twice, but never used any narcotics. I wasn't in enough pain to use n...

Sean, Regarding "ridge", after 5-6 months, the bone would "smoothen" to some degree. My surgeon said, after swelling goes down and bones are healed, I could opt to have the bone "shaven" or rounded out during a in office visit. Not at all a difficult thing to do. I real...

Sean, I just had IVRO done to correct underbite 3 days ago. As you've noted, there are pro and cons to IVRO and BSSO. I think it comes down to the individual. First, my number 1 concern was not to trade solving my TMJ issues with potential permanent nerve damage. Some people can live with "some...

Hello, I have been watching this post closely, mainly because I had my surgery 7/17/2012, yesterday and I am a 44 yr old female. I had a lower jaw surgery to correct an underbite. I used IVRO and not BSSO. I am wired shut for 4-6 weeks. I am happy with surgery. H I Have not used strong narcotics. Us...

Hi LAJaw, Congratulations on reaching the end of your jaw correction journey! Thank you for your insightful blog. I in particular have been impressed with the precision in the way that you have taken the before and after photos!!! It makes it so much easier for comparison. May I ask how you accompli...