talking normally after bsso/genioplasty

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#1 Post by **EARL** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:41 pm

Im having my lower jaw and chin moved forward. I'm wondering when i will be able to speak normally. this is important because i work in customer service and am on the phone all day

#2 Post by **skintz** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:30 am

Hey EARL,
Its not that you won't be able to speak somewhat normally, but it just aches after about 10 minutes of constant talking. I had so many visitors at the beginning of my recovery and i wanted to talk, i just couldn't for all of it. One thing i did do before surgery was to practice talking with my jaws held together. This sounds stupid i know, but i was in hospital at the same time as a girl with jaw surgery and she could only make noises whilst i was jabbering on! It really seemed worth it...i think she just assumed she couldn't talk and didn't really try. Anyhoo, thats my two cents!! I hope it helps

Sarah

#3 Post by **ali01** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:05 pm

hey there. i had the same thing done as you and i was able to talk right after surgery! Although if i spoke non stop for about 5 - 10 minutes i would get exhausted!

I am now 2 weeks post op, and am planning to return to work next week so i suggest 3 - 4 weeks! The most important thing is to see how you feel, everyone recovers differently.

#4 Post by **blindboarder2008** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:02 pm

great suggestions both of you
earl: one thing that may help you work on getting to talk normally after your surgery that some people have used on here is the rainbow poem! try a search and see if you can find it, if you can't i can always sent it to you!!!