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Hi Karey,

I had upper jaw surgery in August. It is definitely survivable but

not exactly a walk in the park. You've come to the right place for

information. Read the old archives if you can. And check out

Fiddlestick's excellent web site at

http://www.geocities.com/orthognathicinfo/

Have you consulted with an orthodontist yet? Braces are usually part

of the package. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Cheryl

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Hi Karey, & Welcome!

Set up a meeting w/ the surgeon (or surgeons) that your ortho

recommends (as soon as you can) then you will get a conplete idea of

what they are proposing. There's lots of info on this site (and on

the web) about the procedures all of us have had. Just get as much

info as you can, that's what really helps. I had my upper jaw

reduced somewhat & moved up (only 4mm) and for me the upper part of

the surgery was a piece of cake... I had little swelling or

congestion... but the lower surgery was more complicated in my case..

(I had BSSO, or Bi-Saggital Split Osteotomy). That means, the jaw is

split and moved forward and held in place w/ plates & screws..sounds

scary but it really is kind of neat. It's a pretty common procedure

for people with extreme overbites or open bites...plus I had a

procedure called genioplasty where my chin was advanced forward about

8mm. You can see my xrays under my photo album.

I can't comment on the TMj cause I didn't have that but is common

when the bite is off.

See ya later,

> Hi,

>

> I am new to the group, and have suffered from TMJ for several

years.

> My orthodontist now feels that I need to have my upper jaw moved

down

> and forward, as well as my chin a little forward. He said my jaw

> bones may need to be shaved down as well.

>

> Has anyone else had this done? I am terrified!!!! I read so many

> negative surgery stories, and I want to feel like this is safe.

The

> ortho also said something about plates being put in to keep things

in

> place - what is that all about?

>

> Thank you to anyone who can help!

>

> :)

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