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by Marriedonmaui
Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:20 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: double jaw surgery ruined my face?
Replies: 50
Views: 15365

Re: double jaw surgery ruined my face?

Sorry it’s been awhile. Our neighbors above us had a small fire which turned on the sprinklers and our condo is a complete water damaged mess. I have come to terms with my face. I cannot undo it. I have bigger fish to fry.... I just found out my jaw didn’t fuse on one side. Surgery again! I have had...
by Marriedonmaui
Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: double jaw surgery ruined my face?
Replies: 50
Views: 15365

Re: double jaw surgery ruined my face?

Hi- been reading this thread all morning. I can totally relate. I had palate expansion and bsso. Worst mistake of my life. It’s been one year of constant complications and pain. I have Permenant nerve damage which manifests as over sensitivity. I have to take medication for nerve pain. The palate ex...
by Marriedonmaui
Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Upper Jaw Surgery Reversal? Nose question and Depression
Replies: 14
Views: 10652

Re: Upper Jaw Surgery Reversal? Nose question and Depression

Will be thinking about you. Please give us an update. Wishing you a great recovery.
by Marriedonmaui
Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:47 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Post surgery panick
Replies: 7
Views: 1339

Re: Post surgery panick

I know this is old and you have probably "graduated" from this forum but I'm curious how things ended up. I also have this experience, currently on pain reliever gabapentin. My surgeon was surprised as well. I'm scared. Hope you are feeling better.
by Marriedonmaui
Thu Jul 20, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: 1.5 years post-op and devastated after last visit to surgeon
Replies: 27
Views: 15882

Re: 1.5 years post-op and devastated after last visit to surgeon

My numbness is very intense like fire ants on my chin. My surgeon has never had this happen before and I have been put on gabapentin possibly for the rest of my life to deal with the painful "numbness" it makes me so tired and really only takes the edge off. This sucks
by Marriedonmaui
Thu Jul 13, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Infection again, I'm really scared
Replies: 3
Views: 951

Re: Infection again, I'm really scared

Hi- thank you so much for replying. My surgeon was out of town so I took the chance to see his partner for a second opinion on my growing "bump". He said it was a granuloma and it's coming from the screws. He suggests getting them removed. He was very blunt. My regular surgeon suggested he...
by Marriedonmaui
Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Got my surgery
Replies: 6
Views: 1292

Re: Got my surgery

Hi- are you still burning? I am, especially at night. You are the only other person I've heard that had bad burning sensations. Sometimes when it's really bad I'll take something to help me sleep and go to bed early to avoid it. Sometimes I think I'm getting sensation back. It it's like feeling pres...
by Marriedonmaui
Wed Jul 12, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: SARPE Relapse
Replies: 2
Views: 1709

Re: SARPE Relapse

Hi- that does seem early. I've had my rpe in for 7 months. 5 months past last turn. If you're concerned ask your orthodontist right away. It may not be too late to turn again. It's hard sometimes to ask questions, I get intimidated sometimes but you'll always wonder if you don't ask. I'm going to as...
by Marriedonmaui
Wed Jul 12, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Upper Jaw Moved Too Far Forward?
Replies: 14
Views: 4657

Re: Upper Jaw Moved Too Far Forward?

You look amazing! Very nice results and definitely proportionate.
by Marriedonmaui
Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: emotional anguish over TMJ splint therapy/braces/surgery. here's advice for YOU
Replies: 4
Views: 2286

Re: emotional anguish over TMJ splint therapy/braces/surgery. here's advice for YOU

I forgot to mention Sarpe surgery ruined my nose!!! Omg I am so depressed. My nose is wide, flattened, and looks droopy. Ugh if I could go back in time
by Marriedonmaui
Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: emotional anguish over TMJ splint therapy/braces/surgery. here's advice for YOU
Replies: 4
Views: 2286

Re: emotional anguish over TMJ splint therapy/braces/surgery. here's advice for YOU

Byw, looked at your pics. Could only open the first page. Which picture is before and after? Just curious?
by Marriedonmaui
Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: emotional anguish over TMJ splint therapy/braces/surgery. here's advice for YOU
Replies: 4
Views: 2286

Re: emotional anguish over TMJ splint therapy/braces/surgery. here's advice for YOU

I'm so sorry. I feel the same way. I've had so many complications I would bore you to tears if I listed them all. I could have lived with what I had forever and maybe had to get some crowns later. At 42 with this surgery my bite is open everywhere and balancing on my premolars. I will need all poste...
by Marriedonmaui
Tue Jul 11, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Discolouring
Replies: 1
Views: 407

Re: Discolouring

Hi- yes that is normal most of the time. Light staining did to coffee, tea, or red wine can do this. Also some mouthwashes can stain teeth. Watch for white discoloration which could indicate decalcification (starting of decay). This happens if you don't brush well especially at the gumlime and if yo...
by Marriedonmaui
Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:27 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Infection again, I'm really scared
Replies: 3
Views: 951

Infection again, I'm really scared

I was given antibiotics post surgery 2 rounds to prevent infection (not sure why two) but developed a small infection anyway. Two iv's, opening site and cleaning, placing a drain and a round of clindamycin. My infection is back and I'm on another round of clindamycin. He keeps saying it's a small in...
by Marriedonmaui
Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Got my surgery
Replies: 6
Views: 1292

Re: Got my surgery

That's good. I am less than 3 weeks out of bsso. I think we are both ahead of the curve with getting our sensation back. I think that's a good thing. I had Sarpe that went off without a hitch but I still have a numb patch. My bsso has not been as successful as I had the surgery redone days after the...