I am about to have orthognathic surgery next week. I am told the healing time is long and brutal. Does anyone have any advice for speeding up the recovery process--swelling, bruising, pain?

8 ANSWERS

1. 

   Sam

   correct me if im wrong but orthognathic surgery is when they fix your jawline ? i would keep away from yoga the last thing you want to do is damage yourself - shortcuts will not work with this just keep away from using your chin/jaw give it all the time it requires this is your jaw we are talking about
   
   I wish you all the best mate

   Report abuse     Jan 23, 2012 09:21 AM  |   Thumb Up (0)   0 (0)

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   SW

   I think straight after surgery you should be on liquids only. Dont talk too much. NEVER TOUCH A CHEWGUM BEFORE YOUR FULL RECOVERY.

   Report abuse     Jan 23, 2012 09:23 AM  |   Thumb Up (0)   0 (0)

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   CB

   
   
   
   There are complications to this that you dont want to happen;
   
   1. swelling
   
   2. bleeding
   
   3 infection
   
   4. nausea and vomiting the numbness can also cause nerve damage which could be temporary or permenant there is very less risk of this offcourse or the surgery wouldnt exist

   Report abuse     Jan 23, 2012 09:25 AM  |   Thumb Up (0)   0 (0)

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   CB

   
   
   
   There are complications to this that you dont want to happen;
   
   1. swelling
   
   2. bleeding
   
   3 infection
   
   4. nausea and vomiting the numbness can also cause nerve damage which could be temporary or permenant there is very less risk of this offcourse or the surgery wouldnt exist

   Report abuse     Jan 23, 2012 09:25 AM  |   Thumb Up (0)   0 (0)

5. 

   Paco

   mash patato for 3 weeks for you getshockt dont do any activities gl!

   Report abuse     Jan 23, 2012 09:26 AM  |   Thumb Up (0)   0 (0)

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   MissPooja

   if you believe in god, i suggest you do the prayers before hand that everything goes the way it should im sure it will be fine just take extra care think before doing anything that involves moving your face
   
   also
   
   make everyone aware around you that you have had surgery just incase any accidents dont occur aka a friend deciding to slap you around the cheek which may be funny but it happens

   Report abuse     Jan 23, 2012 09:28 AM  |   Thumb Up (0)   0 (0)

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   MissPooja

   if you believe in god, i suggest you do the prayers before hand that everything goes the way it should im sure it will be fine just take extra care think before doing anything that involves moving your face
   
   also
   
   make everyone aware around you that you have had surgery just incase any accidents dont occur aka a friend deciding to slap you around the cheek which may be funny but it happens

   Report abuse     Jan 23, 2012 09:28 AM  |   Thumb Up (0)   0 (0)

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   CRYSISCHAMPION

   tc x

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