Metal Mouth Message Board

Nozzelnut, how frustrating! I hope y'all figure out a solution soon.

Jamie I'll have to check out your video

Thanks y'all!! Yes it's very exciting. After a 6 year infertility battle we couldn't be more surprised. Haha

What have y'all been up to??

Haha. That's crazy you still can't open all the way. I'm glad it's not stopping you from eating everything. Haha I have seen the Facebook pics. Things with me are good. My opening is good. My lower lip and chin is still probably 50-75% numb. I honestly doubt it will come back. Other than that we are...

Hello All!!!!!!!! I realize I haven't been on here in FOREVER!!!! I haven't had a chance to go back to read what y'all are up to. How is everyone?

Jamie- I finally caught up with your blog. Haha you are looking great! I'm with Snap, there is something different. Did you cut your hair? I'm sorry about your TMJ pain. I wonder if the one side is sore from being used more. I hope it clears up soon. Have you talked to your doctor about it? Also, I ...

Nozzelnut- I'm glad I am not alone on all of these "problems" but it sucks that we have to go through them. I had an emotional break down on my hubby via skype earlier about how the whole process sucks and I just want to be back to normal. I also don't have a smooth fluid movement when eat...

Hello all! I know it has been a while. I have finally moved up to Oklahoma. My hubby is still in Texas but I hope to get him back at the end of the month. My 2 month post op is tomorrow. I can't believe it as only been 2 months. That is craziness to me. I am still numb in all the same places. My low...

Jaime-thanks! I move next Friday. I read your latest blog. I love seeing all of our progress. Gives me hope that I won't be numb forever lol Well, I ended up back at the orthodontist yesterday. I am officially off rubber bands again. The one on the right left a huge ulcer/sore. Because my lip is num...

Vaguy- I'm glad you're jaw is ok. I hope your start feeling better soon. I'm glad they caught the infection as well. I met with my orthodontist for the first time today since surgery. They took the surgical hooks off but added a few hooks to a few of my bottom brackets. I have to wear rubber bands i...

Snap- that makes me feel better. I feel alright most of the time. I have had a few moments of light headedness. Some days I am so exhausted and others I feel great. I guess I just need to remind myself that I am still healing and you can't rush progress.

Speaking of weight, have y'all been able to gain what you lost very easily? I started off at 108 and am down to 99-100 (depending on the day). I've stayed a consistent 100lbs the past few weeks so I guess staying consistent is better than losing any more weight. I have always been slender and have h...

Kayla- I'm so glad you are doing well! I think it's safe to say we were all worried about you. I'm sorry your jaw still is feeling loose though. That can't be a comfortable feeling. I still take my muscle relaxers every once in a while because I feel like I am clenching/grinding at night. Jamie- I h...

Vaguy- wow that is awesome you didn't have a hard recovery. I'm almost 4 weeks post op and I still get sick, sore and exhausted. Well....I've been sick the past couple of days. My food intake has slowed down a little due to my jaw being sore. I already know I haven't gained any weight back. :/ Also,...

Ok, I know I'm only 3.5 weeks post op but how long did y'all have muscle pain/soreness? My jaw on the right side has been sore off and on since the beginning. The doctor said it's just the muscle. I can't hold my teeth together without discomfort. It feels like when I close my mouth the muscle doesn...

Snap- I take my muscle relaxers at night so I don't really notice the drowsiness. I also have only taken them a few times.