Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hi All: I am fast approaching my 6th week post op and am finally starting to feel more normal. I still notice changes in the swelling each week. My lower lip and chin are still mostltly numb except now I can feel light sensations on the surface and tingles each time i move that area. My jaw opening is still only at 21mm (2 fingers) even though I am doing the exercises. My surgeon has sent me to physical thearpy which I just started this week. One thing I notice is that occassionally my right jaw pops a little when i open it. I was a little concerned because my therapist mentioned that anytime you have a pop or click in the jaw something is not right. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this? It does not hurt. Also, anyone else take a long time to get normal opening and what exercises were the most effective? My doc visit is tomorrow and he mentioned he may allow me to try some steak. I don't know how well I will do with that. Although I can chew some, my bite still feels strange and also like I don't have any bite power or ability to chew fine particles. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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