Re: how long are braces on after surgery

[Guest guest]

Hello Peachez,

I had my surgery on March 27th and I have to say it was a lot more work then

I thought it would be. I had upper and lower done and I have to say when I

woke up from the surgery it wasn't the pain from my jaw that was bothering me

it was that I had a tube in my nose that went into my tummy, to keep it

empty. I had the hardest time breathing, it was so hard for me not to

panic. Unfortunately I didn't look for site information until after I had

the procedure or else I would have been informed that this happens. So I

really didn't expect that there would be anything that was going to happen to

my nose or that I would wake up feeling like I couldn't breath.

The other thing that did scare me was I asked the doctor on duty if I could

have the tube from my nose removed. He said whatever I want. So since he

didn't warn me about what could happen if I took it out I was like TAKE IT

OUT NOW. So that is what they did, boy do I regret that. Later that night I

was so sick thowing up. I had a splint and I was wired shut. What really

scared me was that I was throwing up blood. I had a suction thing by my bed

that helped me get the blood out of my mouth. I have to say that I did have

to change my gown because the blood went everywhere. After that I did feel a

lot better and that was the only time that I got sick.

Once I got home I thought things would be better for me, but I never released

how miserable I could be. I hated everything about the whole situation that

I put myself in. I hated that I couldn't talk, I hated that I looked like a

baby when I tried to eat. Everything would dribble out. I felt like I was

handicap and I really hated feeling that way.

I had 4 syringes and that was the only way I could eat. The syringes got old

after the first week and I didn't know where to go to buy anymore. I found

this medical store in the phone book and went there to buy some. So that

fixed that problem.

I have 1 week and three days left, I can't wait to get the wires and the

splint off. I feel that because of my situation and my attitude toward it I

feel that it has done a major personallity adjustment to me. Normally, like

when I had the braces first put on and throughout that whole procedure I

didn't complain and I was very happy that I was doing this. But that isn't

the same with the surgery. I was so excited to have the surgery before and

couldn't wait until the day came so I could get the results that I was

wanting so bad. I thought 6 weeks isn't that long I will be fine. I was so

wrong about that maybe it is because my splint doesn't come out until the end

of the 6 weeks it has been what I hated the most about the whole thing. I

have only been able to have totally liquid food. I was told about this, but

for some reason I thought they have to leave me some type of whole so I can

get some mashed stuff in there. (Wrong, again) Even when I tried to be

creative I wasn't able to blend it enough for me to be able to eat it. So

you are lucky that you will have the bands. What I have read it makes it a

lot more easier of a procedure if you have the bands instead of the wires.

Well, enough of me going on and on. Hope you do well in July..

Tonia

[Guest guest]

Hello Peachez,

I had my surgery on March 27th and I have to say it was a lot more work then

I thought it would be. I had upper and lower done and I have to say when I

woke up from the surgery it wasn't the pain from my jaw that was bothering me

it was that I had a tube in my nose that went into my tummy, to keep it

empty. I had the hardest time breathing, it was so hard for me not to

panic. Unfortunately I didn't look for site information until after I had

the procedure or else I would have been informed that this happens. So I

really didn't expect that there would be anything that was going to happen to

my nose or that I would wake up feeling like I couldn't breath.

The other thing that did scare me was I asked the doctor on duty if I could

have the tube from my nose removed. He said whatever I want. So since he

didn't warn me about what could happen if I took it out I was like TAKE IT

OUT NOW. So that is what they did, boy do I regret that. Later that night I

was so sick thowing up. I had a splint and I was wired shut. What really

scared me was that I was throwing up blood. I had a suction thing by my bed

that helped me get the blood out of my mouth. I have to say that I did have

to change my gown because the blood went everywhere. After that I did feel a

lot better and that was the only time that I got sick.

Once I got home I thought things would be better for me, but I never released

how miserable I could be. I hated everything about the whole situation that

I put myself in. I hated that I couldn't talk, I hated that I looked like a

baby when I tried to eat. Everything would dribble out. I felt like I was

handicap and I really hated feeling that way.

I had 4 syringes and that was the only way I could eat. The syringes got old

after the first week and I didn't know where to go to buy anymore. I found

this medical store in the phone book and went there to buy some. So that

fixed that problem.

I have 1 week and three days left, I can't wait to get the wires and the

splint off. I feel that because of my situation and my attitude toward it I

feel that it has done a major personallity adjustment to me. Normally, like

when I had the braces first put on and throughout that whole procedure I

didn't complain and I was very happy that I was doing this. But that isn't

the same with the surgery. I was so excited to have the surgery before and

couldn't wait until the day came so I could get the results that I was

wanting so bad. I thought 6 weeks isn't that long I will be fine. I was so

wrong about that maybe it is because my splint doesn't come out until the end

of the 6 weeks it has been what I hated the most about the whole thing. I

have only been able to have totally liquid food. I was told about this, but

for some reason I thought they have to leave me some type of whole so I can

get some mashed stuff in there. (Wrong, again) Even when I tried to be

creative I wasn't able to blend it enough for me to be able to eat it. So

you are lucky that you will have the bands. What I have read it makes it a

lot more easier of a procedure if you have the bands instead of the wires.

Well, enough of me going on and on. Hope you do well in July..

Tonia

[Guest guest]

Hi there! I just got my braces removed last week - it was 8 months

after my upper/lower/genio surgery. Originally my ortho estimated

about 6 months post-op, but I had a couple of lower front teeth that

didn't want to fall into place, and it took a little longer. You want

them to take as much time as necessary - nobody wants to have braces

go on a second time!

I threw up twice - I was banded, and it was ok, no big deal. You'll

only throw up blood post-op since you won't have eaten anything. It

happened twice the first afternoon post-op, when I got up to go to

the bathroom - I just felt a bit queasy. They will give you gravol

with your meds to help with that. A nurse was there to help me each

time. I made quite a mess of the bathroom (dripped on the floor and

splattered the sink & mirror), but I had a private room, so nobody

complained!

If you do throw up more than that, it's a good thing to ask if your

meds might be causing it. I was reduced to tylenol with codeine when

I left hospital. I do not normally get nauseous, but I was starting

to feel that way, and I simply stopped the codeine. I didn't miss it

at that point.

Good luck!

[Guest guest]

Hi there! I just got my braces removed last week - it was 8 months

after my upper/lower/genio surgery. Originally my ortho estimated

about 6 months post-op, but I had a couple of lower front teeth that

didn't want to fall into place, and it took a little longer. You want

them to take as much time as necessary - nobody wants to have braces

go on a second time!

I threw up twice - I was banded, and it was ok, no big deal. You'll

only throw up blood post-op since you won't have eaten anything. It

happened twice the first afternoon post-op, when I got up to go to

the bathroom - I just felt a bit queasy. They will give you gravol

with your meds to help with that. A nurse was there to help me each

time. I made quite a mess of the bathroom (dripped on the floor and

splattered the sink & mirror), but I had a private room, so nobody

complained!

If you do throw up more than that, it's a good thing to ask if your

meds might be causing it. I was reduced to tylenol with codeine when

I left hospital. I do not normally get nauseous, but I was starting

to feel that way, and I simply stopped the codeine. I didn't miss it

at that point.

Good luck!

[Guest guest]

Hi there! I just got my braces removed last week - it was 8 months

after my upper/lower/genio surgery. Originally my ortho estimated

about 6 months post-op, but I had a couple of lower front teeth that

didn't want to fall into place, and it took a little longer. You want

them to take as much time as necessary - nobody wants to have braces

go on a second time!

I threw up twice - I was banded, and it was ok, no big deal. You'll

only throw up blood post-op since you won't have eaten anything. It

happened twice the first afternoon post-op, when I got up to go to

the bathroom - I just felt a bit queasy. They will give you gravol

with your meds to help with that. A nurse was there to help me each

time. I made quite a mess of the bathroom (dripped on the floor and

splattered the sink & mirror), but I had a private room, so nobody

complained!

If you do throw up more than that, it's a good thing to ask if your

meds might be causing it. I was reduced to tylenol with codeine when

I left hospital. I do not normally get nauseous, but I was starting

to feel that way, and I simply stopped the codeine. I didn't miss it

at that point.

Good luck!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

If you don't mind my asking: how much extra did a private room cost?

I think my insurance covers it.

thanks,

> splattered the sink & mirror), but I had a private room, so nobody

> complained!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

If you don't mind my asking: how much extra did a private room cost?

I think my insurance covers it.

thanks,

> splattered the sink & mirror), but I had a private room, so nobody

> complained!

[Guest guest]

Hi!

Most people get their braces off within a year after surgery. That

was the case with me until I had some complications. Now I'll have

them on at least another 2 years. Don't let that scare you as I

definitely seem to be an exception. I've already had them 7 years

(not including the 6 years I had them as a child) so I wouldn't know

what to do without them. I think I'm trying to set a record!

The vomiting wasn't a problem for me. I was still pretty drugged

when I threw up after my first surgery so I didn't even remember it.

After my second surgery, I didn't vomit at all. Hopefully vomiting

won't be a problem for you either.

> hi, i'm new to this group. I'm having jaw surgery in july. I have

to

> have my upper jaw shortened and moved forward, my lower jaw moved

> forward, all 4 wisdom teeth removed, and i think they may do work

on

> my chin to make it look better with the look of my new jaws.

Anyways,

> i have tons of questions for people who have already gone through

> this, (i'm incredibly nervous), but my question for now is how

long

> did any of you have to have your braces on for after the surgerY?

My

> orthodontist predicted i'll get them off about three months after

the

> surgery, but i was just curious what it was like for other people.

>

> oh and p.s., one of my biggest fears other than how i will look

after

> the surgery, is throwing up while my mouth is rubber-banded shut.

I

> have a major phobia of throwing up and i was curious of how many

of

> you did throw up and what you did to not gag or choke. Basically

if

> you have any advice for me incase i do throw up after the surgery,

> i'd appreciate it!! thanks!

[Guest guest]

Hi!

Most people get their braces off within a year after surgery. That

was the case with me until I had some complications. Now I'll have

them on at least another 2 years. Don't let that scare you as I

definitely seem to be an exception. I've already had them 7 years

(not including the 6 years I had them as a child) so I wouldn't know

what to do without them. I think I'm trying to set a record!

The vomiting wasn't a problem for me. I was still pretty drugged

when I threw up after my first surgery so I didn't even remember it.

After my second surgery, I didn't vomit at all. Hopefully vomiting

won't be a problem for you either.

> hi, i'm new to this group. I'm having jaw surgery in july. I have

to

> have my upper jaw shortened and moved forward, my lower jaw moved

> forward, all 4 wisdom teeth removed, and i think they may do work

on

> my chin to make it look better with the look of my new jaws.

Anyways,

> i have tons of questions for people who have already gone through

> this, (i'm incredibly nervous), but my question for now is how

long

> did any of you have to have your braces on for after the surgerY?

My

> orthodontist predicted i'll get them off about three months after

the

> surgery, but i was just curious what it was like for other people.

>

> oh and p.s., one of my biggest fears other than how i will look

after

> the surgery, is throwing up while my mouth is rubber-banded shut.

I

> have a major phobia of throwing up and i was curious of how many

of

> you did throw up and what you did to not gag or choke. Basically

if

> you have any advice for me incase i do throw up after the surgery,

> i'd appreciate it!! thanks!

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have my braces now, have had them for nearly 2 months, and will

have them off 3 months after surgery (so i only have them only for a

total of 6months, but my teeth were straight with only some small

gaps!)

jaimi

> Hi!

> Most people get their braces off within a year after surgery. That

> was the case with me until I had some complications. Now I'll have

> them on at least another 2 years. Don't let that scare you as I

> definitely seem to be an exception. I've already had them 7 years

> (not including the 6 years I had them as a child) so I wouldn't

know

> what to do without them. I think I'm trying to set a record!

> The vomiting wasn't a problem for me. I was still pretty drugged

> when I threw up after my first surgery so I didn't even remember

it.

> After my second surgery, I didn't vomit at all. Hopefully vomiting

> won't be a problem for you either.

>

>