6 Months Post Op- after Upper/Lower Jaw and Genio
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:04 am
Hi Everyone!
So it's been exactly 6 months since my Upper/Lower Jaw and Genioplasty surgery and I just wanted to give a little update.
I am still braced, but my surgeon thinks that everything looks wonderful. He said if it were up to him he would just take my braces off, but my orthodontist still sees a few flaws in my bite and she estimated Jan 08 for my debracing. I honestly don't know if I can wait that long, because I just want these things OFF!
The lower right quarter of my face is still numb (lip and chin)- I doubt I will regain full feeling, but theres still a chance a bit more will come back.
Painwise- theres always a slight ache in my chin area, but most days I can ignore it. Certain days definitely hurt more than others, but regardless im glad I've done the surgery.
I can eat anything now, its just a matter of speed. Basically, you just have to learn to laugh off being a messy/slow eater, or having food on your face that you can't feel. I don't really mind it at all. It's a conversation starter for sure![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
If anyone has any questions for me, feel free to email me at kate_0310@hotmail.com, or send me a message here.
![Image](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/kate0310/6monthspostop.jpg)
(6month post-op pic)
Cheers!![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
P.s. Here is the link to my recovery:
viewtopic.php?t=18335&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
So it's been exactly 6 months since my Upper/Lower Jaw and Genioplasty surgery and I just wanted to give a little update.
I am still braced, but my surgeon thinks that everything looks wonderful. He said if it were up to him he would just take my braces off, but my orthodontist still sees a few flaws in my bite and she estimated Jan 08 for my debracing. I honestly don't know if I can wait that long, because I just want these things OFF!
The lower right quarter of my face is still numb (lip and chin)- I doubt I will regain full feeling, but theres still a chance a bit more will come back.
Painwise- theres always a slight ache in my chin area, but most days I can ignore it. Certain days definitely hurt more than others, but regardless im glad I've done the surgery.
I can eat anything now, its just a matter of speed. Basically, you just have to learn to laugh off being a messy/slow eater, or having food on your face that you can't feel. I don't really mind it at all. It's a conversation starter for sure
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
If anyone has any questions for me, feel free to email me at kate_0310@hotmail.com, or send me a message here.
![Image](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/kate0310/6monthspostop.jpg)
(6month post-op pic)
Cheers!
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
P.s. Here is the link to my recovery:
viewtopic.php?t=18335&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0