Re: mandibular resection(lower jaw surgery)

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IHi tildabeth,

I had lower advancement at the hands of a very skilled oral and

maxillofacial surgeon. Had no trouble at all.

That said, at age 56, I would certainly not have been ready to have a

trip with four small children at one week post-op. I was weary,

weary, weary for about a month post op.

I did not have bad swelling, nor bad pain (although I used the

morphine for the first 24 hours or so, and the Lortab afterward for

about a week. (I don't wanna put up with it if I have an option.)

Talking was awkward around the splint, but possible. I was not wired,

nor was I tightly banded.

Good luck to you!

Cammie

> i will be having the surgery on june 30 and want more details of

> what to expect...i will be having the surgery done by an oral

> surgeon...is there any advice regarding choosing an oral surgeon

> (dentist) versus a craniofacial surgeon (physician)?...how much

> swelling and pain should i expect post op and during the following

> weeks, i am planning a trip one week post-op, is that a bad

> idea?...is talking difficult?....i have four young children, any

> advice?....is it worth it?...