This Could Be YOU! A Request For YOUR Jaw Surgery Stories
I want to feature your stories about jaw surgery!
Lots of people have different stories, and your narratives can be of immense help to others who are just beginning this process.
If you’d like to share your unique story of jaw surgery and recovery with other readers going through (or interested in) the same thing, please leave a comment saying “I’m interested!” and I will contact you for more details.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
-Susan
Hi Susan,
I wrote about my experience over at Babies and Braces. The physical changes are subtle-to-moderate. I had a class 2 bite, and moving my jaw widened my face and turned my nose up a bit. Six months post op, I am very pleased with my results, but, and this is a big but, I often feel less attractive than before. I’d be glad to put together a summary, without all the melodrama and self-pity posts, if you think it’d be helpful.
Hi Susan,
I came across your blog when doing some research for jaw surgery stories. I am currently with pre-surgery braces, (tentative surgery is at the end of the year) Am based in the SF Bay and on your recommendation about Dr. Li, I am going to see him for a second opinion.
Though I don’t have a story as yet, I would definitely be interested in listening to others. Plus, I was looking for ways to contact you for some questions I had & couldn’t find an e-mail to reach at. Is it best to ask questions via Comments?
Thanks.
I’m going through the process right now…probably around 3 months from surgery… my blog is http://orthognathicstory.blogspot.com/
Hi Susan!
I am having my surgery on Dec. 16. (in just two weeks!!) and I would love to participate. I have followed many blogs (and some people are on your site too
and they have been huge help. Since I will be having my surgery overseas I am writing my blog in my native language (as I couldn’t find that many info on it so figured someone needs to start). Anyway, love reading your blog and let me know what info you need for this project.
http://operacijaceljusti.blogspot.com/
Hey Susan
I’d love to write my story for your blog! I just had my surgery almost a month ago and have noticed such a change. I’d be interested in posting my experience for your readers to get another positive perspective.
Hey Su! Just found your website, and I’m about take a walk and a trip to get some vitamins!! ha ha, I’d also be interested in writing my story for you if you’re interested. I think it’s great you’re doing this because there are so many different kinds of jaw surgery (lower, upper, both, etc). Like others, I also have a blog : http://ark63088.blogspot.com/
I just got my surgery on monday dec 21st, and have pictures of day by day progress!
Hi Susan,
I also have a under bite and I am going on Wednesday 1/27 for a consultation about having the surgery. I’ve had braces once before when I was 16 and had them taken off when I turned 19. The braces did fix my teeth but did not correct my jaw. I need surgery. I have wanted this surgery for many years (now 25) but have never had the funds to have it done. I suffer from headaches and mouth breathing which can be caused by my constricted nasal passages. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I will keep reading this site which I just found today. It seems helpful!
Thanks,
Kristin
Kristin,
Thanks for visiting my site! There’s quite a bit of info on here, so click around. If you have any specific questions for me, leave me a comment and I’ll do my best to reply.
Talk to you soon,
Susan
Hi Susan, I was searching the net and happened to find your website. It’s great to see that you had good results. I will be having surgery next month to correct my underbite that I’ve had problems with since I was a kid. Fortunately for me my oral surgeon said I will be needing upper jaw surgery only. My jaw will be moved forward, down a little and a little to the side. Hopefully if all goes well, for the first time I will be able to bite well, talk well and look normal. To tell you the truth I’m a little scared of the idea (naturaly) but they tell me it wont be that bad and will be worth it. Wish me luck.
Ernie.
Hi Ernie,
You’re going to do great. You won’t need any luck! Upper jaw surgery will be a breeze for you - just be sure to take the right care for yourself.
Susan
Hi Susan,
I just stumbled onto your page whilst researching Jaw Surgery.
My name’s Kate, and I’m in my final year of University in London, studying Anthropology.
I’m doing a 10,000 word project on why people feel the need to undergo surgery i.e. the external pressures of the media etc.
I had my own jaw surgery in October 2008, and I’m curious to know whether it’s cosmetic or medical reasons that lead us down this painful path.
If anyone could help me, by giving me an insight into the reasons for undergoing this op, it’d be very much appreciated.
Thanks, Kate
Hi Kate,
Thanks for reaching out.
What’s your specific question?
Susan