New Here - Modified Condylotomy

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#1 Post by **AZWILDCATS** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:31 am

Hi all,

Just wanted to introduce myself. You can call me CATS.

I had a modified condylotomy on July 16th and will be wired shut for 8 weeks. I broke my jaw in January. Fractured the condyle and fragmented the disk on the right side while eating a very tough piece of pork tenderloin (long story - but was trying to be polite while eating my sister-in-law's overcooked food). We have tried everything we could before doing the surgery from splinting to Botox injections.

Well, anyway - just wanted to say HI!

CATS

#2 Post by **Lacrosse Mom** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:07 pm

Hi CATS,

Wow!! Sounds incredibly painful. My jaw surgery is elective. I had a Lefort 1 3 piece. My jaw was very narrow and had an overjet.

I had my surgery on the 1st. It has been an experience. I am really trying to get used to the liquid diet. I have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and somedays I just can't get enough to eat. I have been living off carnation breakfast drinks!! I got your message about the recipes. Thanks!!

How do you eat? syringe? or zip and squeeze bags?

#3 Post by **AZWILDCATS** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:53 pm

I hear ya... I'm lactose intolerant, so finding lactose free meal replacement shakes has been difficult.

I'm actually lucky, I guess... I had a molar pulled and am suppose to be getting a bridge, but told my dentist I wanted to wait until this whole ordeal is over. Luckily enough, a straw fits nicely in the gap.

#4 Post by **AZWILDCATS** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:52 am

Thought I would post a picture...

Anyone know what happens AFTER I get the screws out and my jaw isn't wired shut? Do I have to do physical therapy? How long before I will be able to eat normally?