Re: Just found out I am going to need a second operation - arrrrrrgh

[Guest guest]

Hi Joanne,

I had two orthognathic surgeries as well but mine was planned that

way from the beginning because of the large movements involved

(lower jaw brought 17 mm forward and upper jaw moved 5 mm). The

second surgery (upper jaw) was 2 1/2 months after the first and was

much easier to deal with. I knew what to expect and I was still on

an all liquid diet so I didn't have to change anything in that

regard.

Having just the lower should be a little easier than having both

done. Good luck with the surgery and I wish you an even easier

recovery this time.

> Hi All

>

> I had Upper & Lower 4 weeks again and have just found out that I

am

> going to need a second surgery on my lower Jaw next week to doing

a

> minor adjustment (3mm). We believe that it has relapsed slightly

and

> the surgeon wants to get in there and correct before the bones all

> heal

>

> Has anybody had a second surgery this soon after the first - and

with

> it just being lower will the recovery be easier than the upper and

> lower

>

> I am a little disappointed - especailly considering I had such an

> easy recovery and am feling almost back to normal.

>

> This surgery will only require and overnight stay as apposed to

the 4

> days i was in last time.

>

> We are looking at Tuesday 23rd March - to be confirmed when I see

my

> surgeon & Orthodontist tomorrow

>

> Any adviice from anybody that has had 2 surgeries would be

> appreciated.

>

> Joanne

[Guest guest]

Joanne,

Wow. What a complete bummer! I am so sorry you have to go through

another operation. I've personally never heard of a second op so soon,

but I'm sure the doc knows what is best. Did everything look good all

along and then it suddenly relapsed? I can't answer any of your

questions, but I hope it goes smoothly for you. Best of luck.

Eileen

> Hi All

>

> I had Upper & Lower 4 weeks again and have just found out that I am

> going to need a second surgery on my lower Jaw next week to doing a

> minor adjustment (3mm). We believe that it has relapsed slightly and

> the surgeon wants to get in there and correct before the bones all

> heal

>

> Has anybody had a second surgery this soon after the first - and with

> it just being lower will the recovery be easier than the upper and

> lower

>

> I am a little disappointed - especailly considering I had such an

> easy recovery and am feling almost back to normal.

>

> This surgery will only require and overnight stay as apposed to the 4

> days i was in last time.

>

> We are looking at Tuesday 23rd March - to be confirmed when I see my

> surgeon & Orthodontist tomorrow

>

> Any adviice from anybody that has had 2 surgeries would be

> appreciated.

>

> Joanne

[Guest guest]

Joanne,

Wow. What a complete bummer! I am so sorry you have to go through

another operation. I've personally never heard of a second op so soon,

but I'm sure the doc knows what is best. Did everything look good all

along and then it suddenly relapsed? I can't answer any of your

questions, but I hope it goes smoothly for you. Best of luck.

Eileen

> Hi All

>

> I had Upper & Lower 4 weeks again and have just found out that I am

> going to need a second surgery on my lower Jaw next week to doing a

> minor adjustment (3mm). We believe that it has relapsed slightly and

> the surgeon wants to get in there and correct before the bones all

> heal

>

> Has anybody had a second surgery this soon after the first - and with

> it just being lower will the recovery be easier than the upper and

> lower

>

> I am a little disappointed - especailly considering I had such an

> easy recovery and am feling almost back to normal.

>

> This surgery will only require and overnight stay as apposed to the 4

> days i was in last time.

>

> We are looking at Tuesday 23rd March - to be confirmed when I see my

> surgeon & Orthodontist tomorrow

>

> Any adviice from anybody that has had 2 surgeries would be

> appreciated.

>

> Joanne

[Guest guest]

Joanne,

Wow. What a complete bummer! I am so sorry you have to go through

another operation. I've personally never heard of a second op so soon,

but I'm sure the doc knows what is best. Did everything look good all

along and then it suddenly relapsed? I can't answer any of your

questions, but I hope it goes smoothly for you. Best of luck.

Eileen

> Hi All

>

> I had Upper & Lower 4 weeks again and have just found out that I am

> going to need a second surgery on my lower Jaw next week to doing a

> minor adjustment (3mm). We believe that it has relapsed slightly and

> the surgeon wants to get in there and correct before the bones all

> heal

>

> Has anybody had a second surgery this soon after the first - and with

> it just being lower will the recovery be easier than the upper and

> lower

>

> I am a little disappointed - especailly considering I had such an

> easy recovery and am feling almost back to normal.

>

> This surgery will only require and overnight stay as apposed to the 4

> days i was in last time.

>

> We are looking at Tuesday 23rd March - to be confirmed when I see my

> surgeon & Orthodontist tomorrow

>

> Any adviice from anybody that has had 2 surgeries would be

> appreciated.

>

> Joanne