Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Hello Fran, You might want to go back through the posts and read some on pre and post-op advice. Do you know if you will be banded or wired shut?? That will make a big difference in how you recover---at least I feel especially in the mental area. Banded gives a lot more freedom as to what you can put in your mouth obviously. Soft and mushy as opposed to liquid only. I was wired shut, I sure did miss my tongue for those 5 weeks. The nasal congestion post-op was one of the worst things to me. A bedside humidifier helps a lot. Good Luck, keep us posted, a > Hello. I'm new to the group and am getting set for surgery on both > jaws March 11. I had had surgery September 2002 to split my palate > and put in an expander for Phase 1. I was ready mentally for what > that post op was going to be like which made it tougher than it had > to be. > > This time (far more major), I'm looking for advice on what you wish > people had told you prior to surgery. Little things even, like what > to eat, what to warn your mom about (I'm 40 but she still worries), > when you can have visitors, go back to work... > > Thanks in advance! > > Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 If you will check out this site http://www.geocities.com/orthognathicinfo/ You will find that Fiddlesticks has put together a well organized font of info. Good luck! Cammie > Hello. I'm new to the group and am getting set for surgery on both > jaws March 11. I had had surgery September 2002 to split my palate > and put in an expander for Phase 1. I was ready mentally for what > that post op was going to be like which made it tougher than it had > to be. > > This time (far more major), I'm looking for advice on what you wish > people had told you prior to surgery. Little things even, like what > to eat, what to warn your mom about (I'm 40 but she still worries), > when you can have visitors, go back to work... > > Thanks in advance! > > Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 That is so true about mothers! Well unless you HAVE to have her take care of you post op choose someone else or you could have two patients... I think visitors depends on who and how long. I had a few but they were mostly the can talk by themselves type as you will be woman of few words...woman of few drooling words. Mind you my friend broke his engagment on day 4 (bad sticky situation) so I could talk enough to say don't ever take her back and make the convincing argument, mind you my inlaws showed up that day with my SIL and her looser boyfriend and I am still pissed over that! But do warn people, most people were so nice by not reacting in sheer horror at me post op. I am not sure I could hold a face that well... Shiloh > Hello. I'm new to the group and am getting set for surgery on both > jaws March 11. I had had surgery September 2002 to split my palate > and put in an expander for Phase 1. I was ready mentally for what > that post op was going to be like which made it tougher than it had > to be. > > This time (far more major), I'm looking for advice on what you wish > people had told you prior to surgery. Little things even, like what > to eat, what to warn your mom about (I'm 40 but she still worries), > when you can have visitors, go back to work... > > Thanks in advance! > > Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Hi Fran- I too had a surgical expansion, which did not go bad at all. I'm actually scheduled for surgery on March 8th, but insurance denied me. They said they don't over dental surgery...well, I think most would agree this is no cavity filling or root canal we're having...all medical! I'm working on the appeal right now, which I hope should be no problem. I'm just curious as to how your insurance claims worked out and what the timing was, did they approve both surgeries back in 2002? Did you submit separately? Any info you can provide would be great. Thanks, michael > Hello. I'm new to the group and am getting set for surgery on both > jaws March 11. I had had surgery September 2002 to split my palate > and put in an expander for Phase 1. I was ready mentally for what > that post op was going to be like which made it tougher than it had > to be. > > This time (far more major), I'm looking for advice on what you wish > people had told you prior to surgery. Little things even, like what > to eat, what to warn your mom about (I'm 40 but she still worries), > when you can have visitors, go back to work... > > Thanks in advance! > > Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 I'm not Fran. But you, or better yet, your surgeon, should make the point to them, as forcefully as possible, that this is NOT dental surgery, but rather a MEDICAL procedure, made necessary by a congenital skeletal deformity, namely dysplasia of whichever or both jawbones, the maxilla and/or the mandible. They also need to be made aware that it is not cosmetic surgery, not TMJ surgery etc. Molds, models, pictures, drawings, tracings, x-rays, etc. should accompany the submission, and you should request a review by a panel of maxillofacial and oral surgeons. If all that doesn't do it, keep on appealing, and if need be, go to your state insurance commission. Cammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 I'm not Fran. But you, or better yet, your surgeon, should make the point to them, as forcefully as possible, that this is NOT dental surgery, but rather a MEDICAL procedure, made necessary by a congenital skeletal deformity, namely dysplasia of whichever or both jawbones, the maxilla and/or the mandible. They also need to be made aware that it is not cosmetic surgery, not TMJ surgery etc. Molds, models, pictures, drawings, tracings, x-rays, etc. should accompany the submission, and you should request a review by a panel of maxillofacial and oral surgeons. If all that doesn't do it, keep on appealing, and if need be, go to your state insurance commission. Cammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Thanks Shiloh. I was actually working on having my aunt come in just to distract my mother! The hospital will be mom only and the night before the surgery, I'm going to show her some of the pix that people bravely posted here so that she's prepared. Personally, it helped me a great deal. I started 10 days post-op and working my way up to hospital shots and realized the images in my imagination were far worse! I'm thinking of waiting 4-5 days before anyone coming to my house? Thanks again. Fran > > Hello. I'm new to the group and am getting set for surgery on both > > jaws March 11. I had had surgery September 2002 to split my palate > > and put in an expander for Phase 1. I was ready mentally for what > > that post op was going to be like which made it tougher than it > had > > to be. > > > > This time (far more major), I'm looking for advice on what you > wish > > people had told you prior to surgery. Little things even, like > what > > to eat, what to warn your mom about (I'm 40 but she still > worries), > > when you can have visitors, go back to work... > > > > Thanks in advance! > > > > Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Thanks Shiloh. I was actually working on having my aunt come in just to distract my mother! The hospital will be mom only and the night before the surgery, I'm going to show her some of the pix that people bravely posted here so that she's prepared. Personally, it helped me a great deal. I started 10 days post-op and working my way up to hospital shots and realized the images in my imagination were far worse! I'm thinking of waiting 4-5 days before anyone coming to my house? Thanks again. Fran > > Hello. I'm new to the group and am getting set for surgery on both > > jaws March 11. I had had surgery September 2002 to split my palate > > and put in an expander for Phase 1. I was ready mentally for what > > that post op was going to be like which made it tougher than it > had > > to be. > > > > This time (far more major), I'm looking for advice on what you > wish > > people had told you prior to surgery. Little things even, like > what > > to eat, what to warn your mom about (I'm 40 but she still > worries), > > when you can have visitors, go back to work... > > > > Thanks in advance! > > > > Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Thanks Shiloh. I was actually working on having my aunt come in just to distract my mother! The hospital will be mom only and the night before the surgery, I'm going to show her some of the pix that people bravely posted here so that she's prepared. Personally, it helped me a great deal. I started 10 days post-op and working my way up to hospital shots and realized the images in my imagination were far worse! I'm thinking of waiting 4-5 days before anyone coming to my house? Thanks again. Fran > > Hello. I'm new to the group and am getting set for surgery on both > > jaws March 11. I had had surgery September 2002 to split my palate > > and put in an expander for Phase 1. I was ready mentally for what > > that post op was going to be like which made it tougher than it > had > > to be. > > > > This time (far more major), I'm looking for advice on what you > wish > > people had told you prior to surgery. Little things even, like > what > > to eat, what to warn your mom about (I'm 40 but she still > worries), > > when you can have visitors, go back to work... > > > > Thanks in advance! > > > > Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Thanks Cammie. My zip and squeeze bags are on order. Fran > > Hello. I'm new to the group and am getting set for surgery on both > > jaws March 11. I had had surgery September 2002 to split my palate > > and put in an expander for Phase 1. I was ready mentally for what > > that post op was going to be like which made it tougher than it had > > to be. > > > > This time (far more major), I'm looking for advice on what you wish > > people had told you prior to surgery. Little things even, like what > > to eat, what to warn your mom about (I'm 40 but she still worries), > > when you can have visitors, go back to work... > > > > Thanks in advance! > > > > Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Thanks Shiloh. I was actually working on having my aunt come in just to distract my mother! The hospital will be mom only and the night before the surgery, I'm going to show her some of the pix that people bravely posted here so that she's prepared. Personally, it helped me a great deal. I started 10 days post-op and working my way up to hospital shots and realized the images in my imagination were far worse! I'm thinking of waiting 4-5 days before anyone coming to my house? =yeah inform everyone email is great. prepare the bedroom, lots of movies, pillows. and pads of paper...maybe premade out to :leave me alone :can't talk :get me nother shake Shiloh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Thanks Shiloh. I was actually working on having my aunt come in just to distract my mother! The hospital will be mom only and the night before the surgery, I'm going to show her some of the pix that people bravely posted here so that she's prepared. Personally, it helped me a great deal. I started 10 days post-op and working my way up to hospital shots and realized the images in my imagination were far worse! I'm thinking of waiting 4-5 days before anyone coming to my house? =yeah inform everyone email is great. prepare the bedroom, lots of movies, pillows. and pads of paper...maybe premade out to :leave me alone :can't talk :get me nother shake Shiloh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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