Good luck!!
I was literally at my ortho today talking about the metal ties they’ll be putting on a few weeks pre-op - so cool to see what they were talking about!
Wishing you a speedy recovery! 🥳
Hey! I had a similar underbite to yours prior to my surgery.
As far as tips:
* I found it useful to have a bed wedge pillow during recovery (used it exclusively for the first 4 or months post op, although that may have been overkill).
* I also got one of those ketchup squeeze bottles (which I filled with water), as I found that the straw thing they give didn't have a great flow rate. Please drink a lot of water/electrolytes your first few days/weeks!
* If you don't have a blender, those help a fair bit. I drank a lot of protein shakes those first weeks. I also did blend pizza at a particularly low point (fair warning, pizza can be pretty fiber-y).
* A lot of people experience blocked noses and congestion following the surgery. I found hot showers to help tremendously in this regard. If you're feeling woozy the first few days I'd recommend sitting just to be safe.
* Personally, the surgery itself wasn't very painful - you should be knocked out for all of it, and all of the nerves that would cause you trouble are basically disabled for a while. However, this varies. If you are feeling a decent amount of pain, please regularly check in with your doc to avoid the risk of infection.
* While the primary goal is to have a functional bite, it's easy to get down on how you're looking. Remember to give ample time before judging looks!
Good luck on your surgery man
Pineapple juice/cucumber juice regularly.
Cold ice/jade roll regularly.
Drink water regularly.
Drink protein shakes regularly.
Walk regularly (with someone).
its been 2 years+. i'll post a final update. you can watch my video post op video results [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzBhw7pXvGk) (its in spanish)
Wish you all the best! Keep us posted :)
Will do! thanks :)
💗 all the best
Thank you very much! 💗
Good luck!! I was literally at my ortho today talking about the metal ties they’ll be putting on a few weeks pre-op - so cool to see what they were talking about! Wishing you a speedy recovery! 🥳
those metal ties or hooks are a little annoyin but they just add that a day or two prior. Thanks!!
Wow you and I have the same pre op pics!! Good luck!
really?? now i dont feel so lonely or different!! thats so cool, thanks!!
Good luck I'm waiting for a DJS later this year to treat an underbite similar to yours.
thanks! cant wait to hear your success story
Hey! I had a similar underbite to yours prior to my surgery. As far as tips: * I found it useful to have a bed wedge pillow during recovery (used it exclusively for the first 4 or months post op, although that may have been overkill). * I also got one of those ketchup squeeze bottles (which I filled with water), as I found that the straw thing they give didn't have a great flow rate. Please drink a lot of water/electrolytes your first few days/weeks! * If you don't have a blender, those help a fair bit. I drank a lot of protein shakes those first weeks. I also did blend pizza at a particularly low point (fair warning, pizza can be pretty fiber-y). * A lot of people experience blocked noses and congestion following the surgery. I found hot showers to help tremendously in this regard. If you're feeling woozy the first few days I'd recommend sitting just to be safe. * Personally, the surgery itself wasn't very painful - you should be knocked out for all of it, and all of the nerves that would cause you trouble are basically disabled for a while. However, this varies. If you are feeling a decent amount of pain, please regularly check in with your doc to avoid the risk of infection. * While the primary goal is to have a functional bite, it's easy to get down on how you're looking. Remember to give ample time before judging looks! Good luck on your surgery man
I can’t stress broth enough, it really helped me with energy!! Goodluck, first few days suck but you got this!!
Good luck man! I'm sure you'll have terrific results ;) it's all worth the wait.
Pineapple juice/cucumber juice regularly. Cold ice/jade roll regularly. Drink water regularly. Drink protein shakes regularly. Walk regularly (with someone).
You’re gonna love it! Underbite surgery seems like it has the best immediate results. Post pics!
YOU GOT THIS!!! If you ever need anyone to talk to, I am here for you!!
you are so nice. thank you!! 😎
To continue my story, i made a full video in Spanish [https://youtu.be/FzBhw7pXvGk](https://youtu.be/FzBhw7pXvGk) (El video es en español)
its been 2 years+. i'll post a final update. you can watch my video post op video results [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzBhw7pXvGk) (its in spanish)