Re: How long does it really take to recover (fully!)

January 15, 2004

Not meaning to scare you, but I was out for 6 weeks before I had the energy

to return to a full day of work. Some say less, but I would say 4 weeks is

cutting it close.

As for normal, that is real hard to say. You may have numbness that lasts

forever in your front chin and lower lips. I am 3 months post op. Im still

some what numb in cheeks, chin, and gums. It is still hard to chew and I

notice a bit of trouble in speaking. So return to normal is a hard thing to

say, but 6 months sounds like a fair estimate.

Hope that helps, good luck with your surgery.

How long does it really take to

recover (fully!)

>

> Hi there,

>

> I have only had my braces on for a few months and am going for my jaw

> consultation at the end of the month. I have to start planning my

> vacation for next year and am wondering just really how long it takes

> to recover. I sit at a desk and dont have to deal with the public so

> I am not too worried. Iam 26 yrs old, great health and work out lots.

> I am having upper and lower jaw surgery. 2 weeks? 4 weeks?

>

> Also with this type of surgery how long did it take you to FINALLY

> feel normal again. Eating, kissing, laughing. I mean fully normal.

> Its scary to hear it takes 6 months....but maybe that is me being

> naive.

>

> Anyways this site is a godsend.

>

> Cheers, Jen

>

January 15, 2004

Jen,

It took me less than 2 weeks to " feel " normal, but I didn't " look " normal

until...well, heck - I still don't " look " completely normal and I'm 11 weeks

post-op.

It really depends on the individual. Aside from the swelling, I was actually

able to start back my normal routine - energy wise - after the first week...felt

pretty good on day 5, but looked horrible.

As for feeling " fully " normal, well...I still can't eat/chew, I laugh just fine,

and Oh, how I LONG for one of my Fweetie's kisses...can't feel 'em. Heck, I

can't even feel my grandbaby's sweet little kisses, but she doesn't know that.

:-)

Smooches