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
Hi Susan,
I just found this website researching orthagnathic surgery. I was born with a cleft lip and palate, and have as a result, I have an underbite. I am supposed to have the surgery this coming summer. my lower jaw is to be moved back and my upper jaw forward a little bit. I get more nervous as it gets closer! I just wanted to know if you know of anyone who had the surgery who was born with a cleft, and also, what the pain was like after the procedure, and throughout the healing stages? also, even though you mentioned it on your site, I just wanted to know if there was any noticeable change in your nose at all? I am Asian as well, and some of the sources I stumbled upon suggested that since Asians have flatter faces, bringing the upper jaw forward can alter the nose more. Thank you! and i think its great that you’re putting yourself out there as a resource for others!!
PS: if you could, could you reply directly to my e-mail address? thanks
Hi Susan,
I am planning to undergo lower jaw surgery to correct an overbite, and would love to share my story. I visited my orthodontist last week, so I’m right at the beginning of the process. I’ve just created a blog on blogspot (http://jawsurgerystory.blogspot.com/) but would be happy to share my story on your website.
Sarah
hey, i’d be interested in writing a story for you, but i’m not sure if my surgery is the kind you want! unlike everyone featured, i had no idea i was going to have surgery until the night before!
on monday of this week my ex-partner beat me quite badly while he was drunk (its ok, i’m pressing charges and he’s looking at a looooong time in prison!) and i had to have emergency surgery on tuesday afternoon! i now have 2 metal plates in my jaw holding it together, they will be there for the rest of my life. i also have wire and “buttons” (little metal disks that look alot like buttons!) around 4 of my teeth to keep my jaw in line while it heals. i’ve been reading some articles on this site about reducing swelling, which i’ve found really useful as i’m fed up of looking like frakensteins monster!!
just to let anyone who is scared of jaw surgery know, its not bad and its all intended to help. so even though it may hurt for a few days or weeks, it’ll be worth it eventually!!
thanks alot!! xx
Hey Susan,
I was born with a cleft palate and as of the 23rd this month, it would be exactly two months since I had my upper jaw advancement surgery. I have a journal online, but have yet to write about my experience. Was thinking of doing it this Sunday (the 23rd), the day my wires and bands are removed and my jaws are opened. I have a couple questions actually about your experience, but it’s mainly about the food, lol~! I’m interested in sharing/writing about my “story”, so hit me back with whatever questions or thoughts you have.
-Sophie
Hello Susan,
I’m Interested. I’m 6 days Post-Op from my upper jaw advancement.
Raquel
Hi everyone, I am 1 day post op, upper and lower jaw surgery. I find that there really is not any pain yet. However, this swelling is driving me crazy. At what day, will the swelling go down and you begin to look someone normal. I have been icing non-stop. And I have picked up the herbs and cream as recommended, but can seem to find what dose I should be taking. The second thing that I am finding hard is not being able to talk, I am a REALTOR and talking is a big part of my job and day.
For everyone who is waiting to go in for surgury, do not panic, it really wasn’t that bad. From what I can see (I am eleasticed shut) my bite looks awesome. I had an anterior open bite, overjet and cross bite. It is all gone now, finally I will be able to bite into a sandwich without food flying everywhere. haha.
I’ve come across this site today, at day 6 after upper jaw surgery.I was looking for tips on how to reduce swelling, and have found this site that has really cheered me up, knowing I’m not alone. Today is my birthday turning 27, and this is the 2nd lot of jaw surgery I’ve had done. The 1st lot was when I was 17. The 1st operation was a double osteotomy with maxillary expansion. This 2nd surgery was a surgically assisted maxiallary expansion and also the re-positioning of my upper jaw forward. In a few months they suggest I have some further genioplasty done to my chin. I feel so much for people going through this as it effects your self esteem, & has an effect on so many aspects of your life. I’d be very interested in sharing my story in more detail, if people were interested in hearing it.
Take care, and keep smiling all of you.
Hey
I Dont know if this is a UK based Blog Or US Based, So I Dont Know If Im Aloud To Blog, Im From The UK.
Im Having Jaw Surgery This Year, i have cross bite and overbite i think it is. iv got have my bottom and top jaw relined etc. Im Seeing My Consultant In 2 months and i have allot of questions because of my mouth being wired together after surgery. Scary!!
Can Anyone tell me how they managed not to be sick because i have a tendancy to be sick really easily and im really worried im going to be sick and not be able to do anything about it. anything related to the surgery, can everyone just fill me in with what im going to have to go through. thanks x
Hey Melissa, When I had my first surgery done, I had my jaws wired together,and yeah it does sound scary… when it came to it though, it wasn’t really scary. Its more a challenge to test us, just think of the end result & stay positive. Drink plenty of fluids, and take in as many nutrient filled shakes you can. My jaws were wired together for 9 weeks, and I lost alot of weight. I would recommend maybe aiming to put a few kilos on before your operation, because you will loose it, and need the extra weight for your body while you can’t eat normally. I was sick a few times while wired, the thing that got me through was knowing that the hospital staff have scissors and knew how to cut the wires if need be. (Get them to show your mum/friend how to manage this if you need once you’re at home) All I had to do was stay calm and yeah sometimes I had to swallow what I wanted to get out of my mouth. Don’t think twice about it hun, just breath and focus on how beautiful your smile will be once its all over and done with. Good luck, ;o)
Hello ‘ susan
I have Underbite problem and it look me ugly ‘ but i already add you now in facebook just accept it now
see yaah