On the other side of BSSO

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#31 Post by **cmeyer115** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:34 pm

Ok second week check up is good. Left side is still swollen but not too noticeable. More percocet to keep me sleeping as that's usually my issue, and now the nuisance~but good in the end~ feeling coming back in the chin/bottom lip stinging! And of course more appts, this time two dates for weeklys and one with the ortho. Now only if the surgical hooks or "lugs" my ortho calls them, would come out, was told had to wait 6-8wks from surgery for those

. I have resorted to waxing the bottom part to keep my lip/gums from sticking! Well as for the sleep the 2 percocet at nite seems to be working and it's even in bed with more than normal pillows to keep me from rolling over. Hope those of you with upcoming surgeries turn out great, and good luck! Thanks again for all the support.

#32 Post by **Andantae** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:28 pm

Hey cmeyer~

You sound like you are definitely on the up-swing! I am so glad to hear you are getting some sleep. If you eventually don't need the percocet but still need helping sleeping, you could ask your OS if Ambein CR would fit into your meds line up. It helps get you to sleep and keep you sleeping---great stuff.

Andi

#33 Post by **cmeyer115** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:55 pm

Hi guys, sorry it's been awhile. I went to visit some family for a few, got bored sitting at home. I have actually gone back to work as well. I am still on a leave status, I just go in when I feel like it. As for my status..I am getting more and more feeling back in the chin, but as some of you have posted can be quite painful. I am still taking the percocet to sleep but am thinking of moving to the ambien that was suggested. Wow so much has happened with everyone while I was gone, hope everyone is doing well, and I'll get back to posting again. Take care

#34 Post by **Andantae** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:47 pm

Good to hear from you cmeyer! The Ambien CR is not as potent as the percocet, but definitely won't leave you sluggish in the morning.

#35 Post by **cmeyer115** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:01 pm

Hey all! Sorry I haven't been on or checking in on folks. I think I have hit my brick wall. Got some feeling sorry for myself and wondering ( even tho results look good) why I did this. The feeling in the chin /lip is still so slow coming back and after todays appt I am still on a no chew until 2 July. I guess I would have felt better if the splint was still in. I have graduated to the ambien (just reg) to sleep and no more percocets. It is helping me sleep, I just feel like someone wacked me over the head when I wake up. Not sure which is worse as I am evil

with no sleep. Hope all is well with everyone else and I'll try to get on here and check in more often!

#36 Post by **Andantae** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:48 pm

Well, I totally misspoke about the ambien then, cmeyer, I don't experience that. I'm sorry to hear you're still experiencing the sluggish feeling in the morning, I thought Ambien was better for that

. How is your discomfort? Are you still going in to work? Hitting the wall is normal, even my OS warned me off it in the hospital. Are you keeping in touch with friends and family to distract you?

#37 Post by **misiame** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:49 am

hello guys,
i am one week after my bsso and chin inplant. when i look in the mirror i want to cry i don't like my face...is it going to look better. i have no feeling in my chinn area and it is still puffy. my os says that it will take 2 more weeks for the swollewing to go down. I have lots of pain on my left side and into the ear as well. i felt so good until he put heavy bands and it is so painful. yesterday i cried like a baby. my face doesnot look natural. please tell me when you started to look normal and when did you feel that this is it it is the new you...
sorry if i sound wired but i just took some pain killers...sorry
thank you for all your help.

#38 Post by **Lina** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:40 am

misiame wrote:hello guys,
i am one week after my bsso and chin inplant. when i look in the mirror i want to cry i don't like my face...is it going to look better. i have no feeling in my chinn area and it is still puffy. my os says that it will take 2 more weeks for the swollewing to go down. I have lots of pain on my left side and into the ear as well. i felt so good until he put heavy bands and it is so painful. yesterday i cried like a baby. my face doesnot look natural. please tell me when you started to look normal and when did you feel that this is it it is the new you...
sorry if i sound wired but i just took some pain killers...sorry
thank you for all your help.

i went through that same thing when i had my first surgery! Trust me when its all over will definitely love it! Give it atleast 6 weeks before your face is back to normal...and atleast 6months to a year or more for better and better improvements!

#39 Post by **Andantae** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:03 pm

misiami~

First, Big HUG.

I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling a bit blue and still hurting. No one is at their best when they're constantly hurting. It's so wearing physically and emtionally so it's hard to say positive.

I'm at 11 days out and the swelling on my jaw is practically gone, however the swelling in my chin is still very much there from where they took my implant out. My personal conjecture/experience is that trauma to areas of soft muscle and tissue seem to swell more. I don't expect my chin to go down for another couple weeks based on the current pace, but day by day it will.

Remember to stay ahead of the pain, though, Misiame. It is much better to 'manage' the pain than wait until you feel uncomfortable and trying to catch up.

There are very few case here on AW when someone didn't completely like their results more post op than before surgery, but I can think of a number of times when someone expressed the ,'what did I do?' feeling your temporarily experiencing right now. Hang in there, you will be so glad you did this and have the rest of your life to look back and be glad that you did it!

Meryaten~ Darn! Sorry to hear that about Ambien! Curious how that works, isn't it? It's been such a Godsend for me BUT....perhaps I won't need it much anymore....!

#40 Post by **loulou123** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:00 am

cmeyer115-sorry to hear your on no chew for so long,

as you know i was on no chew for ages too, but its not all that bad as you can "eat" quite abit without actually having to chew it. (hope that makes sense)

misiame-sorry to hear your having such a bad time. It might help you to read my blog (at end of post) as i experianced lots of the things your saying, i too was doing ok until the tight elastics came into the equation. I also had some probs adapting to the changes in my face (tho in my case infection played a part there) but you can see how it all became worth it in the end. And one weeks only a teeny amount of time to let the swelling go down etc.

#41 Post by **misiame** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:32 am

Thank you so much for all your wise words. thank you.

my os wants to see me every day now before i will leave san jose.
today he will let me know if i should stay longer here. i am suppose to fly back on friday. i saw him yesterday and he was happy with all the things happening with my jaw. he is going to give my orthodontist a detailed report with all the steps to finsish my braces journey.
lets say i will go back home on friday...where do i go for help if i have a problem ...how many times did you see your os after 2 weeks post op...

#42 Post by **jackievandam** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:31 pm

Hi
Hope you are having a better time..each week it is worlds better- and the bands get more comfortable every few days (or we get used to being sore- I am not sure which)..I am one month out from BSSO and genioplasty and I feel great..I still have right ear pain/TMJ pain and clicking and swelling in my face- but it is soooo much better than the first few weeks..You are about to start seeing great improvements..I saw my oral surgeon at one week, two weeks and today at one month...Now he said he will see me in 8 weeks!!! Seems long- but there is nothing to do but heal and continue on as I am doing...I have two bands during the day and one in the front at night..I just got put on a chew diet..
I am taking over the counter naprosyn twice daily with some zantac just to keep the inflammation and pain in my TMJ at bay...Otherwise , there are just nagging discomforts- nothing too bad..and it has only been a month..You ARE going to do great- keep your chin out- it will be worth it..

#43 Post by **jmrut22** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:59 am

Sorry! I just had my BSSO six weeks ago and I know how you feel. Trust me one week is not enough time to fully comprehend what just happen. I was still crying at 2-3 weeks. Its tough, dont be so hard on yourself and trust me when I say you cannot see your true face yet.

#44 Post by **misiame** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:51 pm

Thank you so much. I do feel a lot better. I still have that ear ache especially at night when I want to sleep. My doctor told me that everything that is happening with my recovery is normal. I have nothing to worry about...but i do worry...I see my OS every day now. He is changing my bands and he is so happy with the results. I have to stay one more week in Costa Rica. ...I don't mind it actually. They feed me well here. I am resting well and actually have the time just for myself. I have read a few books already, watched so many movies. It is a nice change from my normal busy life...
Thank you for your support. It is very calming to hear that there are others who went through the same experience.

#45 Post by **jackievandam** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:43 am

Glad to hear you are resting up and feeling better...I think just hearing that others survived this journey and can laugh a little (maybe?) is so reassuring...I think each week will bring new recovery milestones. Just be prepared that after a few weeks of dramatic gains it tapers off and you need to keep your spirits up...My ear pain is really getting better now at 41/2 weeks