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It’s been nearly 5 years!
I'm thrilled to share that I'm absolutely delighted with the outcome of my surgery which I had nearly 5 years ago to the day! The decision to undergo a BSSO procedure has truly been the best choice I've ever made for both my facial appearance and my bite alignment. Although I'm currently undergoing physical therapy due to some post-surgery issues, I firmly believe that every bit of effort is worth it for the wonderful results I've achieved.
Over the past five years, I've experienced an amazing journey of gradual improvement. Notably, the sensation in my chin area, which was initially affected by the surgery, has been steadily returning. It's been an encouraging process, and I'm thrilled to say that I'm regaining the nerve feeling that I once thought might be lost forever. Additionally, I've noticed that my looks have continued to enhance over time. The subtle changes brought about by the BSSO procedure have blended seamlessly with my natural features, contributing to an increasingly appealing appearance that I couldn't be happier with.
Over the past five years, I've experienced an amazing journey of gradual improvement. Notably, the sensation in my chin area, which was initially affected by the surgery, has been steadily returning. It's been an encouraging process, and I'm thrilled to say that I'm regaining the nerve feeling that I once thought might be lost forever. Additionally, I've noticed that my looks have continued to enhance over time. The subtle changes brought about by the BSSO procedure have blended seamlessly with my natural features, contributing to an increasingly appealing appearance that I couldn't be happier with.
90 days post surgery
I apologize for not updating everyone earlier. I am three months out from surgery and aesthetically my jaw looks amazing. I am really pleased with the results and I would definitely recommend this surgery to others. I have experienced complications thought and I will try to explain in detail below.
I have been experiencing severe nerve pain for approximately the past two months. It began as a shock that would happen a few times a day and radiate throughout the bottom part of my jaw. Now the sensation fluctuates between numbness, shocking pain and severe constant pain. I have been prescribed Gabapentin 100mg daily for the nerve pain, in addition to taking Percocet as needed. I don’t take the Percocet regularly but there have been days that I can’t push through the discomfort without it. The average person would be prescribed Motrin (ibuprofen) or another NSAID, and I imagine that would quell the pain substantially. I have chronic renal failure so NSAIDS are an impossibility for me. The average person would also be prescribed 300mg Gabapentin and in combination with a NSAID I don’t think they would experience pain at all.
Aside from the pain, numbness is a constant. When the doctor warned me about the possibility of being permanently numb it didn’t seem like an issue. — I was wrong. He explained how I could be permanently numb in my chin and jaw or it could take up to a year to regain feeling. I had unknowingly though that numbness meant not feeling my jaw and chin... which in some ways I can’t... but the reality is I also feel my chin and jaw ALL THE TIME. It feels like pins and needles, or like the chill of Icy-Hot gel on my face. When I touch my lower lip and jaw I cannot feel my hand, or the pressure applied, but I can feel a tingle all the time. Biting my lip has also become a problem. Now that I can chew and eat solids, I find that my bottom lip gets caught in my bite frequently. I also had to get over the embarrassment of unknowingly having food on my chin quickly. I am constantly touching my chin when I eat alone to be sure that I don’t have something there before I head to the bathroom to check in the mirror. These sound like minor problems, but in reality they aren’t minor when you live with them daily. I would definitely get the surgery again... although, I do wish I had fully understood what numbness meant. Maybe it’s not something one can comprehend until it’s a daily reality... but I hope my review helps someone at least imagine these problems.
One more complication that is hard to explain is pain in my gums. I had to buy the softest toothbrush on the market and switch to a non-abrasive toothpaste because brushing my teeth has become painful. My sonicare toothbrush has been put on the back shelf — I hope that I can get back to it soon. I don’t feel like I can clean my teeth as well with a manual brush but the shocks I feel through my teeth and gums make it extremely unpleasant to continue with anything else. I also can only put my water pick at a max of 3.5 or my eyes will fill with tears. On the bright side, flossing is painless.
I will try and update you more fequently, especially since I am expected to get my braces off soon. I will post my final results after they are removed. My intention is to get professional whitening as well. I am visiting my in-laws over the holidays and I would like to look my best... expect the whitening update in December. I will let you know about the pain I experience during the whitening (if any) and if I begin to regain feeling in my jaw and chin.
Let me know if you have any questions! xoxo
I have been experiencing severe nerve pain for approximately the past two months. It began as a shock that would happen a few times a day and radiate throughout the bottom part of my jaw. Now the sensation fluctuates between numbness, shocking pain and severe constant pain. I have been prescribed Gabapentin 100mg daily for the nerve pain, in addition to taking Percocet as needed. I don’t take the Percocet regularly but there have been days that I can’t push through the discomfort without it. The average person would be prescribed Motrin (ibuprofen) or another NSAID, and I imagine that would quell the pain substantially. I have chronic renal failure so NSAIDS are an impossibility for me. The average person would also be prescribed 300mg Gabapentin and in combination with a NSAID I don’t think they would experience pain at all.
Aside from the pain, numbness is a constant. When the doctor warned me about the possibility of being permanently numb it didn’t seem like an issue. — I was wrong. He explained how I could be permanently numb in my chin and jaw or it could take up to a year to regain feeling. I had unknowingly though that numbness meant not feeling my jaw and chin... which in some ways I can’t... but the reality is I also feel my chin and jaw ALL THE TIME. It feels like pins and needles, or like the chill of Icy-Hot gel on my face. When I touch my lower lip and jaw I cannot feel my hand, or the pressure applied, but I can feel a tingle all the time. Biting my lip has also become a problem. Now that I can chew and eat solids, I find that my bottom lip gets caught in my bite frequently. I also had to get over the embarrassment of unknowingly having food on my chin quickly. I am constantly touching my chin when I eat alone to be sure that I don’t have something there before I head to the bathroom to check in the mirror. These sound like minor problems, but in reality they aren’t minor when you live with them daily. I would definitely get the surgery again... although, I do wish I had fully understood what numbness meant. Maybe it’s not something one can comprehend until it’s a daily reality... but I hope my review helps someone at least imagine these problems.
One more complication that is hard to explain is pain in my gums. I had to buy the softest toothbrush on the market and switch to a non-abrasive toothpaste because brushing my teeth has become painful. My sonicare toothbrush has been put on the back shelf — I hope that I can get back to it soon. I don’t feel like I can clean my teeth as well with a manual brush but the shocks I feel through my teeth and gums make it extremely unpleasant to continue with anything else. I also can only put my water pick at a max of 3.5 or my eyes will fill with tears. On the bright side, flossing is painless.
I will try and update you more fequently, especially since I am expected to get my braces off soon. I will post my final results after they are removed. My intention is to get professional whitening as well. I am visiting my in-laws over the holidays and I would like to look my best... expect the whitening update in December. I will let you know about the pain I experience during the whitening (if any) and if I begin to regain feeling in my jaw and chin.
Let me know if you have any questions! xoxo
Two weeks post op
I got my brace off today, and my bite looks perfect. The doctor was really impressed with how quickly I healed and how soon I could get the brace off. I am happy that I can speak normally now, without a lisp and I cannot wait to brush my teeth normally (or as normal as you can while in braces)
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Dr Gillis DMD
Real Self changed my tag to Julie Gillis. I was seen by a male Air Force doctor and he was extremely good and he also has a very pleasant bedside manner. I cannot vouch for the Quality of Julie Gillis’ work.