Sorry it took me so long to get get back to you, Emily, but here you go:
Q: How long was your recovery?
A: Define recovery. I took 5 weeks off post-surgery.
Q: Were people amazed by the change after the swelling had gone done? I kind of want a total transformation because my underbite is very apparent; will the change be totally different? (I'll send you photos).
A: "Amazed"? Maybe not. Mostly people tell me I look younger and my face is rounder. I'm the only person I wanted to "amaze" - and quite frankly, I'm very happy with the results.
Q: What was the most difficult part of recovery?
A: Breathing problems. See http://bracemyself.blogspot.com/2007/02/breathing-through-wet-sponge.html.
Q: My upper jaw is really flat and concave, but they haven't brought up the fact that I need it shortened and advanced a little, should I insist for the best results? I am also, having my jaw set back.
A: Consult your surgeon. I can't give you any professional opinions.
Q: Was there any permanent numbness upper or lower? Any paralysis?
A: About a third of my lower lip still feels somewhat numb, but it's not enough to bother me.
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2 comments:
Hey Kristen,
I'm Brandon from the Jaw Surgery Blog.
I just wanted to congratulate you on a successful surgery, and it would be a great help to others and future patients that are going to be going through the same thing you did if you could share your story and experience.
I'd love to get as many people to share their story as possible in one organized place, so people just like us won't be as scared, and they too can have a successful surgery.
All you have to do is write a quick summary of how the process was for you, in as much or as little detail as you like. For example, you could include how you felt right before surgery, how you felt after, what the sensations were like, what you wish you had known before, or anything else you can think of that will make the process a little bit easier for someone else.
To help, just go here:
http://www.jawsurgeryblog.com/forums/topic/help-future-jaw-surgery-patients
If you have any questions at all or trouble posting your story, just let me know, and I'll be glad to help you help others!
Thanks again,
Brandon
Hi, Kristen,
I heard your story from Brandy. Your results were so good, so it strongly encouraged me to visit Dr Li although Im actually from midwest. Im going to visit him soon and may I ask you some questions so that I can be more prepared about it since its so costly for me to go to CA.
Simply drop me a line at shinianshinian2@gmail.com if you would like to help me out, I will highly appreciate it!!
Best,
Rachel
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