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by Zod
Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:22 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Reversing Maxillomandibular advancement surgery
Replies: 8
Views: 10796

Re: Reversing Maxillomandibular advancement surgery

Glad you saw my message here. Thx very much for the link.
by Zod
Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:35 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Unbearable Tightness 9 months post genioplasty
Replies: 7
Views: 2425

Re: Unbearable Tightness 9 months post genioplasty

I wanted to chime in with my experience, I had MMA surgery and a sliding Geno 11 months ago. My chin is still really tight although it still feels like it is improved my but so little. My surgeon said if would take a year but it feels like I have way more healing still. Or I hope I do, as I don't wa...
by Zod
Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:48 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Unbearable tightness in chin
Replies: 154
Views: 68035

Re: Unbearable tightness in chin

I had the same procedure done as well along with double jaw surgery for sleep apnea. I am at 11 months and the chin tightness continues to get better. At 6 months it was still extremely tight. Still a lot of numbness though and very sensitive to cold. Not looking forward to dropping temperatures. Ae...
by Zod
Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:37 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Has Anyone had Plate Removal?
Replies: 36
Views: 35857

Re: Has Anyone had Plate Removal?

Waking up during surgery sounds terrifying. I'm wondering about my upper plates. I had double jaw surgery for sleep apnea. Almost a year post op and one plate feels twice as big as the other. I assume obviously they are the same size.so why would I feel one as much larger than the other? I initially...
by Zod
Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:26 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Soft foods post-surgery
Replies: 116
Views: 155821

Re: Soft foods post-surgery

I didn't read all 8 pages but I see some posts mentioning protein powder. I was going to go that route during recovery but wanted to try and ensure I hit more.nutrient requirements. Soylent or holfood are a couple of options. I went with holfood. The powder on its own didn't feel that filling so I a...
by Zod
Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:20 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Swelling after jaw surgery
Replies: 6
Views: 12448

Re: Swelling after jaw surgery

I'm 11 months post op for upper and lower and swelling was mainly gone at 3-4 months but I still noti ex residual swelling several months along. However even with most of it gone I see the significant changes that you may be experiencing as well and I'm displeased to say the least. I'm hoping for a ...
by Zod
Mon Oct 05, 2020 4:07 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Reversing Maxillomandibular advancement surgery
Replies: 8
Views: 10796

Re: Reversing Maxillomandibular advancement surgery

I wanted to message you directly but couldn't figure it out. Hope you see this. I would like those studies on less movement still having good effects. Also, how much did you end up having yours moved?
by Zod
Wed Sep 30, 2020 12:54 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Reversing Maxillomandibular advancement surgery
Replies: 8
Views: 10796

Re: Reversing Maxillomandibular advancement surgery

Thx for the reply. I've read about uppp and the success rate and pain concerns me. I think I'm accepting the fact that CPAP will be in my future. The inspire surgery has my interest. Did the surgery work for you? Were you pleased with the outcome? I haven't spoke to my surgeon yet but I can just ima...
by Zod
Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Reversing Maxillomandibular advancement surgery
Replies: 8
Views: 10796

Re: Reversing Maxillomandibular advancement surgery

Sorry I meant to say i had the surgery 11 months ago so I don't think there is much swelling left.
by Zod
Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Reversing Maxillomandibular advancement surgery
Replies: 8
Views: 10796

Reversing Maxillomandibular advancement surgery

Hello, I had MMA surgery and sliding gyno surgery on my chin for sleep apnea. Prior to surgery I had 23 apneas per hour (ahi) and post surgery a home study showed 1.5. I am awaiting results from an inlab study. Even though my apneas are resolved I continue to sleep just as bad as pre surgery. The ho...