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The Austin area. Where are you from?

I live in texas too and know about the terrible allergies. I just had upper and lower jaw surgery a month ago and when you sneeze just sneeze through your mouth. The first few times can be scary but nothing happens when you sneeze through your mouth. Oh, and I started blowing my nose very gently by ...

Hello All and thanks for all the congratulations! Being without that splint feels great! Well 1 month and 2 day update: The week back to work went pretty well. I felt like my pre-surgery self when it came down to energy and keeping up with all the trainings I had this week and rearranging my office....

Hello everyone!! Well one day shy of 4 weeks update: I had my splint taken out today and it didn't hurt at all!!! What did hurt a bit was having to open my mouth wide to get some molding done for a retainer that I will be wearing on my hard palate. I will be getting the retainer tomorrow. I haven't ...

Hi Angela, Well I had upper and lower jaw surgery in July to correct TMJ issues that I had. Since I am still recovering I don't know quite yet the outcome but I am very hopeful that the surgery corrected my problems. I will post some of the things that the orthodontist diagnosed me with. I had a uni...

Hello everyone! Today is my 3 week update, yay! I actually ventured out to the movies today and it was good to be out and watch a movie (Crazy, Stupid, Love) with a friend. I did laugh quite a bit so now my right side of my face, by my TMJ area, is hurting. Not in a excruciating kind of way but just...

@Annafaith: that's so neat that you're studying communication disorders, at least that's what it's called over here in the US. I would say that I enjoy working more with young children, 3-5 years old, who are language delayed and working with children with autism. I wouldn't say that I specialize in...

@Sam: I was reading your blog and I tried to leave a comment but I didn't know how so I'm posting on here instead. I totally understand how you feel self conscious about going out in public. I went out with my husband on Thursday for groceries at Wal-mart and Target and I got stares from a few peopl...

Hi all! Today is day 15 for me. I can't believe how far i've come recovery wise. I am no longer on any pain meds only occasional advil but that has been for some slight headaches i've had for not sleeping well. But for the past two nights i have gotten more sleep in. I've never been one to be sleep ...

Hi everyone! I'm post op day 13 and although i'm feeling better my trouble now is sleeping well. I don't know how much longer I can sleep on my back. Last night I tried sleeping on the recliner with little success. Is anyone else having this problem too or is it just me? @ramirez: your new profile l...

Good luck Samantha!! All will go well and you'll be on your way to recovery

Hey annafaith, great to hear you're doing well and on your way to continuing your recovery. My day 9 update is good. My swelling has gone considerably down and the pain is under control. I never had any excessive bruising showing. I only have to take my pain med every 6 hrs now. New thing I found to...

@annafaith: thank you for your encouraging words and will be praying that all goes well with your surgery tomorrow. @ramirez: you had the same surgery i had last week so it makes me feel good to know that 25 days later after your surgery it's all getting better for you. I wonder if i too will have t...

Hi Sarah, i'm on the other side now. The post op side and it has been really tough. This is day 6 now. You mentioned your mother will be helping you and that's really great because any support you have is helpful. My husband has been taking care of me and he has gotten up during the night to give me...

@ leann:Good luck on today's surgery. All will go well. I will pray for you. :) @ gettingbraces: happy birthday! Today is double jaw sx post op day 6 for me. I've been very sedated with the pain med. I think i'm going to cut back and take it every 6 hrs and not every 4 hrs. I'm having problems disti...