Re: Does it hurt after surgery?

February 5, 2004

I can't really say it hurt badly. There is a bit of a shock for the

first few days, as there is with any surgery. I had a Class 3 that

required 12 mm movement performed on Nov. 17/03. There are the risks

of general anesthetic, but not worse than tonsils or any other type

of procedure.

They gave me liquid codeine for two weeks, but I honestly did not

need it. All I can say is " go for it " , the results are so dramatic

that it is worth the liquid deit, the discomfort, etc...you'll be

glad you did!

Jerry

> Hello you guys, I have what they call a Class III underbite. I

was

> told today by my orthodontist that I'm going to need jaw surgery

to

> correct my bite. I am scared about the complications that may

come

> along with the surgery. This may sound dumb, but has anyone ever

> died from this? Also, does it hurt really bad afterwards?

February 5, 2004

I don't know if anyone has ever died fron this -like any surgery, the

anaethesist is the person who is there to control and monitor your

airway ,but I would give the pain 4/10 say compared to upper 5/10 and

to gall bladder 6/10 and ceaserean(sp?) section 7/10 and gall stone

pain 8/10, kidney infection 8/10 etc. So on the scale of pain, yes

there is pain, but for me anyway, I didn't find it enough to warrant

using the IV narcotics to get through. (I have had upper and lower

jaws done separately and all of the other things unfortunately).

> Hello you guys, I have what they call a Class III underbite. I was

> told today by my orthodontist that I'm going to need jaw surgery to

> correct my bite. I am scared about the complications that may come

> along with the surgery. This may sound dumb, but has anyone ever

> died from this? Also, does it hurt really bad afterwards?

February 5, 2004