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Davide-

I'm sorry. I haven't actually logged on here in almost 2 years.

Did you figure out about why your top teeth weren't showing? Mine was caused by sucking a pacifer/thumb for YEARS as a child.

I'm 1 year and 7 months post op.. seems like a dream!!!

Let me know if you need anything!

Everyone needs to vent sometime. I'm not really liking my results so far. I'll be 3 weeks post-op Monday, and even though I'm not really swollen anymore, my results do not look that different than before surgery. It seems so many people have such good after stories, but I don't think I'm going to be...

Welcome to the other side! Yes, I had nose bleeds the first and second day after. It's normal. **Sending healing thoughts your way!**

You look beautiful, girl! I think you had a nice smile before, too. But, I know it's truly what you think about yourself. Your swelling looks great! I hope it continues for you.

I never thought I would miss food so much! I have learned after this surgery, that I could never be anorexic..LOL. I think about food all the time. Big juicy hamburgers and chili-dogs. I saw my OS yesterday, everything is great, he's very pleased and I get my stitches out next Monday (the 27th). He ...

I'm 15 days post-op today and I still have swelling on my right side. The numbness gets me more than anything..it's SO aggravating! I notice after I talk or laugh for a bit, I notice the swelling coming and going. It's just one of those humps you have to just roll over, I'm learning.

WOW!!! You look really beautiful. Your results are awesome.

Hi Descantus! Your story is VERY smiliar to mine. I was told at the age of 12, that I needed jaw surgery. My mom immediantly said NO, let's try the braces/appliances. Of course, after braces for 2 years, there was some improvement, but not what I really wanted/needed. At the age of 20, I decided tha...

I'm not really sure about it. I know there are some cases in Orthgnathic surgery where they have to re-do some if the bone goes back into place, etc.

THANK YOU ALL! I really appreciate the advice. Unless I notice anything else, I'm just going to wait until my Monday appt. I go back to resume Orthodontic care on November 9th, as long as the OS gives the OK. I do have a question.. I am still having numbness in my lower lip and my chin is just compl...

You defintley have to do what's best for you! I just had Orthognathic surgery last Monday. I tried braces before when I was 13-15, but did not get the results I really wanted. I too wanted more visible teeth (top). Before my OS would do the Ortho surgery, I had to have my wisdom teeth out. I had nev...

Thank you both for the replies!

I also wanted to point out that the OS took out my splint about 3 days after surgery..and like I mentioned, no bands. I'm not sure what's going on with that.

Hi all. I came across your website about 3 weeks ago, amd I just want to say it was very helpful in easing my mind about my Orthognathic surgery. I had my surgery on October 6th, upper and lower with bone graft. The reason for my surgery was that when I would smile, the tips of my top teeth would sh...