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shaving... THAT'S complicated,and really weird too. i dont know about those exercises, but i saw my surgeon last tuesday and he told me i should really try to open my mouth wider. the i proceeded to push down my lower jaw with his hands, wihout much success :shock: now i'm opening a bit more than 2 ...

Hi! I'm like you around week 4 post op (day 33 for me). I agree with the previous post. Talking is not a bad thing to do at this stage of your recovery, but quite the opposite. My surgeon told me the last couple of times we met that i should actually try to speak and gesticulate more, because it's g...

Now that I read your message again... you're already using a baby toothbrush and still you can't fit it inside your mouth? :O
Then i think you should slowly try to open your mouth wider if your surgeon allowed you to do it. It's uncomfortsble but it's gonna make things much easier

[quote="xjoe28"]Thank you guys for your replies! I had mashed potatoes for the first time yesterday. But it was really messy and uncomfortable and took very long to finish the plate. If it was up to me I would actually stick to the liquid diet but my surgeon and my ortho both said I need t...

Hi! I think it's totally normal. I'm almost 1 month post op and I was on a liquid diet and banded shut for the first 2 weeks. Since then i've been eating soft foods... And it's a whole different thing, i'm much better in that aspect. Also, being able to brush my teeth correctly for the first time wa...

Hi! We had surgery almost on the same date, mine was October 10th and you are right, it's been really rough!