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I will have double jaw surgery on June 17,2013. I have an overbite, TMJ, and sleep apnea. My teeth do not have the correct alignment, therefore, causing my jaw to work over time. I am having the surgery in attempt to help alleviate jaw pain and have better sleep. The surgery will also allow me to close my lips over mouth with out strain and help with chewing food. Another surgery was the last thing I wanted, but in the long run I think it will be worth it. I started this blog to document my jaw surgery journey for friends, family and others who are having a similar surgery.
Wow Jen,Guess I'm the 1st to comment.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I know that I recently learned something of it from your personally sharing of it.
That 100% curve -- started in childhood? It would make an interesting blog material. If nothing else, it can be a good read of God's intervention in your life via modern medicine.
As for a humidifier, if you become desperate, I have a steam curler gadget that can double as a humidifier. However, it is only one temperature (for heating/steaming curlers).
I marvel at what you've been thru. Again, plz eat your favorite meal b4 being wired shut.
Have you learned sign language yet? It might be a unique time to learn it in class. I have a friend (deaf) who tutors it and hosts a Deaf Chat Coffee House time for those who want to practice, as well as, socialize in this language environment. My meeting her was a unique experience. That's another subject in and of itself.
Keep an electronic tablet or pen&paper handy. I look forward to being supportive of your new set of challenges.//Joyfulgozo (I'll be emailing you)
Thanks Joyful! Yay my first comment! My back surgery is really a God story in so many ways and I do plan on writing about it someday. Thanks for the encouragement. Sign language is a good idea, but the doctors want me to talk right after surgery. I am going to have a white board/cell phone handy just in case. Talking helps reduce swelling and helps the muscles (even though it will be painful). Someone else from church said they will let me borrow their humidifier, but if it falls through I will let you know. Thanks again for your support and I look forward to hearing from you!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen. Thanks for your amazing blog. Just few questions: Which hospital did you go for your jaw surgery? Do you feel that you can close your lips better now? How is your sleep? Any improvement regarding TMJ pain and migraines? Thank you so much for sharing your precious information. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I am in the process of writing a new post. I had my surgery at Kaiser Oakland. My lips close a lot better though not perfect (they meet without a strain but smiling with them closed I can't do). I'll post pics soon too. I no longer snore at night which is huge. My husband says my breathing is now pretty normal (my breathing would go up and down). I feel a little better sleep but it is hard because I have so many other things going on that I knew it probably wouldn't completely help this. My jaw pain is a lot better. I do still have TMJ pain and popping of the jaw. I would say it didn't cure everything but was well worth having the surgery for and for the long of my teeth aligned and having my jaw work less over time is huge for my TMJ. I still have braces and I think once they are off, I will feel even better, because the pull on all your muscles too. I hope that helps.
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