Recovery is a long process

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#1 Post by **smile2006** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 4:22 pm

Hello All-

I'm over six months post-op now and I wanted to let those who have had surgery recently not to be disappointed by lingering numbness. I had upper, lower and genio (with widening of the upper) on July 13th. I can say only recently have I gotten "convincing" feeling return to most of my bottom lip and chin. I knew it was getting better and better but over the past 2 weeks or so, I have really gained sensation and it is wonderful. My lip feels its normal size, I feel cold/hot fully, and kissing is almost all the way back. Recovery is a long process, be patient

#2 Post by **katemm06** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 2:07 pm

That's awesome about your feeling returning! congrats!

It's a shame it had to take 6 months.

It is so hard for me to be patient. I want mine back NOW. I guess it comes back when it is ready.

Congrats again!!

#3 Post by **pinkdiamond** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:45 pm

Hi Smile2006
I'm 3 months post op from lower jaw surgery and my lower lip is still very numb . Thanks for the post it gives me hope that the feeling will come back in my lips. Nobody tells you how long the recovery is .
Pinkdiamond