Metal Mouth Message Board

I was wondering if anyone has had thrush after their surgery. I am 5 days post op and and i have a feeling I've got it. I'm waiting to hear from my surgeon about a rinse or something I could buy... I also have the most unbearable sore throat- not quite sure what to do. My surgeon said its normal to ...

Day 4 yarr, its nice to have someone on the same timeline! how are you feeling today? hopefully your swelling is starting to go down! today is still very rough, im just trying to keep my spirits up in hopes that Day 5 is my turnaround day! My throat gets worse each day, and is now making streap thr...

Here is my bite- PRE surgery http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/kate0310/bitebefore.jpg Well it's about noon on Day 3 after surgery (upper, lower, genio). I came home from the hospital last night after my surgeon came by to check things out. He seemed pleased :) Right now I have a KILLER sore t...

ahh, my doctor didnt mention anything not to take a week before....
I had ibuprophen today and my surgery is in TWO days.
help

Hi Everyone. My Dbl.Jaw/Genio is in 2 Days- I set up a blog to put pictures on as I go so that I don't fill up the message board with them. I will try take them regularly so I have footage of the whole thing :D http://ajawstory.blogspot.com/ is the link. Wish me luck! See you on the other side :shock:

congrats on getting a date finally!
I know it's a weird feeling when you realize its all REALLY gonna happen.

thanks for the comments! I'm having upper/lower/and genio.... :x I think I am getting a nurse for the first night home- then if I think I'm ok without I will tell her she can leave. The family decided on the better safe than sorry approach. I'll let everyone know how it turns out. 3 days!! getting n...

I'm actually having mine done in Canada, and my surgeon was trained in Switzerland...so WHO KNOWS!- I don't get to discuss the banded/post-op situation until wednesday, and my surgery is thursday.

I was wondering how much help people have needed after surgery from a family member/friend etc.. At what point are you good to be on your own, and would you say its good to have someone awake during the night for the first few nights home? My mom is away for the first week of my surgery, so my Dad i...

A year ago when I was told I was ready for jaw surgery- I declined the offer. I felt that since I was not in any severe pain, and did not have any big cosmetic or functional problems-it wasn't necessary. A year later, I am happy and excited that I changed my mind- and my surgery is in one week. In t...

for someone going under the knife in 7 days, it is so nice to see such a wonderful outcome!! You've had a long road of orthodontics, so I don't see it as gloating at all. I plan to smile showing my teeth as many minutes a day as possible when I'm done with all of this, maybe in my sleep too! Again- ...

yea my first priority is definately giving my body what it needs to recover, but a few pounds off would be a nice little present...as I too wouldnt hurt to lose a few. :lol: My surgeon is going to phone me to let me know the details of how long ill be wired, and on liquids... etc... because they nev...

Thanks for your feedback!

I've decided I will try my hardest to get back to work a.s.a.p
I have a 40minute seminar to give on June 4th (Surgery is Apr. 12) so my speech should be normal by than right?

i know its kind of a silly question

I was wondering if there is much weight loss after about 2 months- (not because of Vanity...I am Bride's Maid in a wedding 2 months after my surgery...and I am not sure if I should wait until after to buy my dress incase I lose weight.)

What is everyone's experience with that?