partytrees Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 I had my two jaw operation on Thursday, my teeth were wired shut on Saturday, which brings us to Day 6 post op. Since I've benefitted greatly from this forum from reading prior experiences, I wanted to pay it forward and hopefully my post might help someone considering two jaw. For those who are interested in getting the procedure done, I have to pre-warn you that it is not an easy surgery. A fellow patient and I have coined it The Surgery From Hell. Here's why it's not easy. 1) You underestimate it. I made that mistake too, I did my homework, read through blogs and forums, tried talking to people who had two jaw and I thought I was ready. The thing is you think that you are, but you are not. People usually don't elaborate about the downside of the procedure, and if they do, you sweep it under the rug thinking that wouldn't happen to you or you can handle it. Blogs might mention difficulty breathing, but you wouldn't be able to fathom how difficult it actually is. Since day 1, you wake up with a swollen nose and my guess is all the pipes inside you are swollen too. To add to that, your nose bleeds thus blocking even more airway, and your body produces lots of mucus. The clinic will have a suction machine that sucks out the mucus and helps clear you up, but it is only to be done every 8 hours because it actually causes you to swell more. Try pinching your nose or breathing with a rag over your face, 24 hours. That's as bad as it gets. Unfortunately this is something everyone must face as all the patients that I've met during my stay have experienced that. Fortunately the breathing gets easier as you progress along but before that, it really is terrible. 2) That aside, here are a list of things that you should consider taking with you. Please note that this is not exhaustive.
blasian Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 I am hoping or atleast inquiring about two-jaw. I know this will be a tough surgery. Will have to tough through it I guess :/ Awaiting your list about things to bring.
mbn216 Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 where did you get it done, I hope to hear more about your experience! I am thinking about getting it done this winter. Did you have two jaw surgery for health reasons or was it more for cosmetic?
partytrees Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 I realize I have double posted this thread. Please refer to the other thread of the same name as that is the complete one.
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