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I received no instructions to bulk up, but the few days before surgery I really ate whatever I want. I ended up losing about 15lbs, mostly in the first two weeks (bringing me from a normal weight to nearly underweight). Four and a half months post surgery and three and a half months after being unwi...

I take pills that are similar in size to BC (but aren't BC) and I was wired shut for 4 weeks. My surgeon assured me that I would be able to slip the pill in, but I found this to be completely absurd. I crushed the pill to a fine powder and dissolved it in lukewarm water, then took it through a syrin...

I was splinted/wired shut for a month. I was relatively understandable by the end of the month, but in the first week or two, forget it. As soon as the wires and splint came out, I had tightish bands, and when I talked, it sounded like when I normally talk with clenched teeth. I think it was mostly ...

I've never shaved my face (no, I don't have a really long beard, I'm a girl! haha, ha.) but I found even washing my face very uncomfortable for about a week after surgery.

I slept upright (well, semi-upright) for 2 weeks. I didn't really pay attention to the effect it had on swelling, but in the beginning it really helped me with my breathing. Not to mention, I find sleeping flat on my back quite uncomfortable, and my jaw was too tender to sleep on my side. My surgeon...

I think recovery depends a lot on your procedure, health, and tolerance :wink: I didn't have any complications, but I was in the hospital for three nights and was a complete mess for the rest of that week. If I were alone that week, I probably wouldn't have gotten out of bed, showered, eaten or drun...

1) How long was your total stay in the hospital after surgery? I was admitted Thursday morning and I went home Sunday afternoon. 2) How long were you in intensive care unit? I'm not really sure. I woke up in the recovery room, and stayed there overnight, but only because they didn't have a room for ...

"Did they give you a reason why they wired it shut?"

Like someone said above, it's based on the surgery and the surgeon. That's just how my surgeon does it, and I think it's pretty typical for lower jaw surgery.

I certainly don't recommend it.

Those of you who have had your jaws wired shut -- did you master speaking? After two weeks, I'm still relying on written notes for communication.

Also: maybe you'll find this interesting.

Thanks.

Looking through the medicine cabinet, I found some chewable Motrin. I don't know how it dissolves yet, but that might be a good compromise.

Hi everyone, I'm 10 days post maxillary Lefort I/mandibular ramus osteotomies/genioplasty. I've been prescribed hydrocodone (tylenol with codeine) for pain, which I can take every 6 hours. I only take it when I'm in pain and for the past few days, I've only required it once or twice a day. I'd reall...