Metal Mouth Message Board

Today marks the end of my first 6 weeks post op, and more importantly, my 6 week no chew diet I am freaking stoked! Still a little bit on the worried side about chewing on things, but I must ask for opinions on what is rather easy to begin with? Obviously, I know I wont be eating any steak or anything like that, but what would be easiest to start out with?

Quick update. All my swelling is gone, and I feel great... Still numb from my bottom lip down, but im not too worried, as I get all kinds of zaps around there during the day.. Im sure I will be back to normal in no time

I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday season, and I will talk to you all soon!

Joe

six weeks no chew?!

how could you stand it?

i'm on day three of no-chew and fit to be tied!

seriously, do you feel weaker and more tired?

i feel pretty easily wiped out--can't tell if it's from my sarpe surgery on thurs or this diet.

hang in there--jennifer

WOW! 6 weeks. I didn't even stay on soft foods for a whole week. I'm a naughty girl.

Kim

Hi Joe,
I was wondering if your doctor told you how long you would be numb
I'm 7 weeks post op and my lower lip is numb , and its driving me nuts
pinkdiamond

I am 5 weeks post op still on liquids and crazy jealous. I just saw my OS today and he told me that the "numb" can vary but that it could be up to 6 months. I am not sure of your surgery but I am upper & lower with all sorts of fun other little things that were cosmetic to balance the medical procedures. I have tingling and the interior is definately not numb as it hurts like crazy from catching on my surgical lugs!

Let me also add I still have my splint in which I realize not everyone has in at 5 weeks-in fact until I can crank open my jaw it will stay in. Given what the OS showed me I had to be-this could be awhile.
I am still thinking about the pasta