Post Surgery X-Ray & Update
January 24th, 2008 | 
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Here is the x-ray showing the metal plates and screws that hold my face together now. Most of the swelling has subsided, and I am sleeping comfortably. My teeth match up fairly well, but there is still orthodontic work to be done to get them to match perfectly. The left molars don’t quite touch. I can’t imagine anyone having this type of surgery and not having orthodontic work afterward.
A few bullet points.
- Chewing anything other than soft foods is still difficult and mildly painful.
- Voice has recovered completely, although I think it is slightly deeper now.
- Still doing jaw exercises to improve mobility of jaw.
- Sleeping well without sleep apnea by all accounts.
- Off all pain meds except very occasionally Advil regular strength. I had a difficult time coming off Lortab. Several restless nights. Withdrawals are not fun, but it had to be done.
- Starting to get back on exercise routine. Weak after doing hardly anything for 2 months.
- Thankful for Dr. Roser and his team at The Emory Clinic.
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Nice Richard! This is a side of you I’ve never seen before. I was glad to hear your voice today on the phone. You really sound like your old self.
Hi.
I have severe sleep apnea and I´m considering the MMA. I just read your post here. Did it work for you? I mean, are you sleeping better? Do you not have sleep apnea anymore? My sleep doctor told me that surgery doesn´work. Thanks.
John.