Re: Plates & screws removal

[Guest guest]

, I am really sorry you have to got through the removal

process. I don't have any advice being just 3 months postop myself.

Marsha (mla)had her hardware removed;maybe she can be of some

assistance. Not sure if anyone else has recently. Good luck and best

wishes. ~~

> Hi everyone!

>

> I haven't been here in quite some time. I had my upper/genio

> surgery almost 2 yrs. ago - and now I am about to have the

> plates and screws removed from my upper jaw (there are 4

> plates). For some reason I am more nervous now than I was for

> the actual jaw surgery! I think because I didn't want to have to

> have my jaw touched ever again Anyhow, anyone who has had

> any experience with this, I would be very interested to hear. I am

> going to the hospital to have it done, so I will be completely

> under when it happens (thankfully!).

>

> The reason for this is because a month ago I experienced some

> discomfort around the base of my nose, around one of the

> plates. The surgeon prescribed anti-biotics to stop the swelling

> that was happening inside. He suggest we take out the plates

> and screws - which I am fine with, as the discomfort was not

> enjoyable. He also told me that sometimes what happens as

> you heal, your gums get tighter, and that is when you might 'feel'

> your plates, and for that reason patients will often decide to have

> them removed.

>

> So any information on what I can expect would be very much

> appreciated! I am not looking forward to being swollen again!

>

> Best wishes,

>

[Guest guest]

,

I had the hardware removed from the left side of my face at about 4

months post-op. My surgeon did it in his office surgery suite, and I

was completely out of it. It took about 30 to 45 minutes to do. I had

substantial swelling and numbness again but no bruising. Both the

swelling and numbness seemed to away faster than with the original

surgery. I think I was off work for about 1 week. I was still more

swollen than before the removal, but it wasn't too bad after a week.

I remember I used my zippie bags for a couple of days, and went back

to a liquid/soft diet for awhile too. If you have any particular

questions, ask away!

Marsha

> Hi everyone!

>

> I haven't been here in quite some time. I had my upper/genio

> surgery almost 2 yrs. ago - and now I am about to have the

> plates and screws removed from my upper jaw (there are 4

> plates). For some reason I am more nervous now than I was for

> the actual jaw surgery! I think because I didn't want to have to

> have my jaw touched ever again Anyhow, anyone who has had

> any experience with this, I would be very interested to hear. I am

> going to the hospital to have it done, so I will be completely

> under when it happens (thankfully!).

>

> The reason for this is because a month ago I experienced some

> discomfort around the base of my nose, around one of the

> plates. The surgeon prescribed anti-biotics to stop the swelling

> that was happening inside. He suggest we take out the plates

> and screws - which I am fine with, as the discomfort was not

> enjoyable. He also told me that sometimes what happens as

> you heal, your gums get tighter, and that is when you might 'feel'

> your plates, and for that reason patients will often decide to have

> them removed.

>

> So any information on what I can expect would be very much

> appreciated! I am not looking forward to being swollen again!

>

> Best wishes,

>

[Guest guest]

,

I had the hardware removed from the left side of my face at about 4

months post-op. My surgeon did it in his office surgery suite, and I

was completely out of it. It took about 30 to 45 minutes to do. I had

substantial swelling and numbness again but no bruising. Both the

swelling and numbness seemed to away faster than with the original

surgery. I think I was off work for about 1 week. I was still more

swollen than before the removal, but it wasn't too bad after a week.

I remember I used my zippie bags for a couple of days, and went back

to a liquid/soft diet for awhile too. If you have any particular

questions, ask away!

Marsha

> Hi everyone!

>

> I haven't been here in quite some time. I had my upper/genio

> surgery almost 2 yrs. ago - and now I am about to have the

> plates and screws removed from my upper jaw (there are 4

> plates). For some reason I am more nervous now than I was for

> the actual jaw surgery! I think because I didn't want to have to

> have my jaw touched ever again Anyhow, anyone who has had

> any experience with this, I would be very interested to hear. I am

> going to the hospital to have it done, so I will be completely

> under when it happens (thankfully!).

>

> The reason for this is because a month ago I experienced some

> discomfort around the base of my nose, around one of the

> plates. The surgeon prescribed anti-biotics to stop the swelling

> that was happening inside. He suggest we take out the plates

> and screws - which I am fine with, as the discomfort was not

> enjoyable. He also told me that sometimes what happens as

> you heal, your gums get tighter, and that is when you might 'feel'

> your plates, and for that reason patients will often decide to have

> them removed.

>

> So any information on what I can expect would be very much

> appreciated! I am not looking forward to being swollen again!

>

> Best wishes,

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Marsha,

Thanks so much for your reply - I am a bit more anxious than I

thought I would be about it, I suppose I figured after almost 2

yrs., I was done with my jaw

Some of my concerns were about the swelling and discomfort - I

was also wondering how long I might be out of work. Thanks for

filling me in on your experience, it must have tough to go through

that so soon post-op, but at least it was still while you were

healing.

I am also concerned that my appearance might change

somewhat (I am pretty used to this new smile of course!). I know

my surgeon assured me that besides the swelling, nothing will

change. I am very happy with my results, so I suppose that is

why I am anxious.

I am also wondering if it will *feel* different without the screws,

will it feel different when I smile, etc.? I don't know how much

you can tell, considering you were only 4 months post-op, so I

am sure you were still getting used to the 'new' you

Thanks again for your response! I hope you are doing well with

your 'new' look !

Thankfully, I still have quite a few zippies left (I kept them for

nostalgia, of course

Best wishes,

**Thank you as well to and for your encouragement

- I am so happy with my results, it has all been well worth it in the

end.

> > Hi everyone!

> >

> > I haven't been here in quite some time. I had my upper/genio

> > surgery almost 2 yrs. ago - and now I am about to have the

> > plates and screws removed from my upper jaw (there are 4

> > plates). For some reason I am more nervous now than I was

for

> > the actual jaw surgery! I think because I didn't want to have to

> > have my jaw touched ever again Anyhow, anyone who has

had

> > any experience with this, I would be very interested to hear. I

am

> > going to the hospital to have it done, so I will be completely

> > under when it happens (thankfully!).

> >

> > The reason for this is because a month ago I experienced

some

> > discomfort around the base of my nose, around one of the

> > plates. The surgeon prescribed anti-biotics to stop the

swelling

> > that was happening inside. He suggest we take out the

plates

> > and screws - which I am fine with, as the discomfort was not

> > enjoyable. He also told me that sometimes what happens as

> > you heal, your gums get tighter, and that is when you might

'feel'

> > your plates, and for that reason patients will often decide to

have

> > them removed.

> >

> > So any information on what I can expect would be very much

> > appreciated! I am not looking forward to being swollen again!

> >

> > Best wishes,

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Marsha,

Thanks so much for your reply - I am a bit more anxious than I

thought I would be about it, I suppose I figured after almost 2

yrs., I was done with my jaw

Some of my concerns were about the swelling and discomfort - I

was also wondering how long I might be out of work. Thanks for

filling me in on your experience, it must have tough to go through

that so soon post-op, but at least it was still while you were

healing.

I am also concerned that my appearance might change

somewhat (I am pretty used to this new smile of course!). I know

my surgeon assured me that besides the swelling, nothing will

change. I am very happy with my results, so I suppose that is

why I am anxious.

I am also wondering if it will *feel* different without the screws,

will it feel different when I smile, etc.? I don't know how much

you can tell, considering you were only 4 months post-op, so I

am sure you were still getting used to the 'new' you

Thanks again for your response! I hope you are doing well with

your 'new' look !

Thankfully, I still have quite a few zippies left (I kept them for

nostalgia, of course

Best wishes,

**Thank you as well to and for your encouragement

- I am so happy with my results, it has all been well worth it in the

end.

> > Hi everyone!

> >

> > I haven't been here in quite some time. I had my upper/genio

> > surgery almost 2 yrs. ago - and now I am about to have the

> > plates and screws removed from my upper jaw (there are 4

> > plates). For some reason I am more nervous now than I was

for

> > the actual jaw surgery! I think because I didn't want to have to

> > have my jaw touched ever again Anyhow, anyone who has

had

> > any experience with this, I would be very interested to hear. I

am

> > going to the hospital to have it done, so I will be completely

> > under when it happens (thankfully!).

> >

> > The reason for this is because a month ago I experienced

some

> > discomfort around the base of my nose, around one of the

> > plates. The surgeon prescribed anti-biotics to stop the

swelling

> > that was happening inside. He suggest we take out the

plates

> > and screws - which I am fine with, as the discomfort was not

> > enjoyable. He also told me that sometimes what happens as

> > you heal, your gums get tighter, and that is when you might

'feel'

> > your plates, and for that reason patients will often decide to

have

> > them removed.

> >

> > So any information on what I can expect would be very much

> > appreciated! I am not looking forward to being swollen again!

> >

> > Best wishes,

> >

[Guest guest]

,

I was very anxious about the removal too. I think my main concern was

that my face would change again, and like you, I was happy with my

new look. The only changes were temporary. I remember my smile looked

different for a while because of the tightness in the incision area.

I had to do some stretching to help loosen my face again. I'm sure

you know what I mean!

As far as time off of work, I think I probably could have gone back

sooner than I did if I'd had to. At my job, I have to talk literally

all day, and that seemed to worsen the swelling and discomfort. So, I

was thankful for the time off to heal.

I doubt you'll feel any different after the removal. Of course,

you'll have a lot of tightness for awhile, but not permanently. I had

a screw poking out right underneath my left eye, and that was gone

when I woke up. That was the only thing that felt different to me. My

x-rays look lop-sided now too!

When are you scheduled to have this done? Best of luck to you! I

don't remember a lot about it, but I do remember it wasn't nearly as

big of deal as I thought it would be. I worried a LOT about it

unnecessarily. You can do it!

Marsha

> > > Hi everyone!

> > >

> > > I haven't been here in quite some time. I had my upper/genio

> > > surgery almost 2 yrs. ago - and now I am about to have the

> > > plates and screws removed from my upper jaw (there are 4

> > > plates). For some reason I am more nervous now than I was

> for

> > > the actual jaw surgery! I think because I didn't want to have

to

> > > have my jaw touched ever again Anyhow, anyone who has

> had

> > > any experience with this, I would be very interested to hear. I

> am

> > > going to the hospital to have it done, so I will be completely

> > > under when it happens (thankfully!).

> > >

> > > The reason for this is because a month ago I experienced

> some

> > > discomfort around the base of my nose, around one of the

> > > plates. The surgeon prescribed anti-biotics to stop the

> swelling

> > > that was happening inside. He suggest we take out the

> plates

> > > and screws - which I am fine with, as the discomfort was not

> > > enjoyable. He also told me that sometimes what happens as

> > > you heal, your gums get tighter, and that is when you might

> 'feel'

> > > your plates, and for that reason patients will often decide to

> have

> > > them removed.

> > >

> > > So any information on what I can expect would be very much

> > > appreciated! I am not looking forward to being swollen again!

> > >

> > > Best wishes,

> > >

[Guest guest]

,

I was very anxious about the removal too. I think my main concern was

that my face would change again, and like you, I was happy with my

new look. The only changes were temporary. I remember my smile looked

different for a while because of the tightness in the incision area.

I had to do some stretching to help loosen my face again. I'm sure

you know what I mean!

As far as time off of work, I think I probably could have gone back

sooner than I did if I'd had to. At my job, I have to talk literally

all day, and that seemed to worsen the swelling and discomfort. So, I

was thankful for the time off to heal.

I doubt you'll feel any different after the removal. Of course,

you'll have a lot of tightness for awhile, but not permanently. I had

a screw poking out right underneath my left eye, and that was gone

when I woke up. That was the only thing that felt different to me. My

x-rays look lop-sided now too!

When are you scheduled to have this done? Best of luck to you! I

don't remember a lot about it, but I do remember it wasn't nearly as

big of deal as I thought it would be. I worried a LOT about it

unnecessarily. You can do it!

Marsha

> > > Hi everyone!

> > >

> > > I haven't been here in quite some time. I had my upper/genio

> > > surgery almost 2 yrs. ago - and now I am about to have the

> > > plates and screws removed from my upper jaw (there are 4

> > > plates). For some reason I am more nervous now than I was

> for

> > > the actual jaw surgery! I think because I didn't want to have

to

> > > have my jaw touched ever again Anyhow, anyone who has

> had

> > > any experience with this, I would be very interested to hear. I

> am

> > > going to the hospital to have it done, so I will be completely

> > > under when it happens (thankfully!).

> > >

> > > The reason for this is because a month ago I experienced

> some

> > > discomfort around the base of my nose, around one of the

> > > plates. The surgeon prescribed anti-biotics to stop the

> swelling

> > > that was happening inside. He suggest we take out the

> plates

> > > and screws - which I am fine with, as the discomfort was not

> > > enjoyable. He also told me that sometimes what happens as

> > > you heal, your gums get tighter, and that is when you might

> 'feel'

> > > your plates, and for that reason patients will often decide to

> have

> > > them removed.

> > >

> > > So any information on what I can expect would be very much

> > > appreciated! I am not looking forward to being swollen again!

> > >

> > > Best wishes,

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Marsha,

I guess I am not looking forward to any amount of healing to go

through yet again - I can vividly remember those first few days

post-op, and they were NOT fun.

I will just have to be patient and know it will pass, and won't be

as trying as the initial surgery recovery. In particular, I remember

how much discomfort there was when I laughed a week after

surgery, and could feel the tight pulling of the stitches - I ended

up crying instead, out of frustration!

I am scheduled for the surgery on May 23rd - I would like it

sooner, however given I teach, it wouldn't be feasible to stand in

front of a class, looking and feeling like I will!

Thanks again for your response, it is very much appreciated! I

remember how invaluable the help I received from everyone here

before and after my surgery.

Best wishes,

> > > > Hi everyone!

> > > >

> > > > I haven't been here in quite some time. I had my

upper/genio

> > > > surgery almost 2 yrs. ago - and now I am about to have

the

> > > > plates and screws removed from my upper jaw (there are

4

> > > > plates). For some reason I am more nervous now than I

was

> > for

> > > > the actual jaw surgery! I think because I didn't want to

have

> to

> > > > have my jaw touched ever again Anyhow, anyone who

has

> > had

> > > > any experience with this, I would be very interested to

hear. I

> > am

> > > > going to the hospital to have it done, so I will be

completely

> > > > under when it happens (thankfully!).

> > > >

> > > > The reason for this is because a month ago I

experienced

> > some

> > > > discomfort around the base of my nose, around one of

the

> > > > plates. The surgeon prescribed anti-biotics to stop the

> > swelling

> > > > that was happening inside. He suggest we take out the

> > plates

> > > > and screws - which I am fine with, as the discomfort was

not

> > > > enjoyable. He also told me that sometimes what

happens as

> > > > you heal, your gums get tighter, and that is when you

might

> > 'feel'

> > > > your plates, and for that reason patients will often decide

to

> > have

> > > > them removed.

> > > >

> > > > So any information on what I can expect would be very

much

> > > > appreciated! I am not looking forward to being swollen

again!

> > > >

> > > > Best wishes,

> > > >