53 Year Female Upper &Lower Jaw surgery - New York, NY

My surgery was a necessity for me. I needed to be able to chew my food properly and have been putting it off for years because i was afraid and also the financial cost. After many years my chewing got worse and i made a decision to have the surgery and had a consultation with Dr. Majid Jamali. After meeting with him i made the decision that same day because he was very informative. He took time to explain the steps i needed to prepare me for the surgery. I first saw an orthodontist whom he recommended and she told me i had to remove a total of 8 teeth including my wisdom teeth. I made the appointment with Dr.j and he took all 8 teeth in one appointment. I got to the hospital on the day of the surgery and was very nervous but the doctor assure me all with me fine. When i woke from surgery i had no pain until later that night . I woke up the next morning all swollen and shocked to see my face when i went into the bathroom. the first week was the most difficult time for me. I had no appetite and was coughing up blood and mucus. My nose was clogged up. I even question myself. Did i made the right choice. It's now 2 months since i had the surgery and i am not able to chew as yet but all the swollen is gone and my jaws are healing. I am working with my orthodontist to adjust the jaw to it's new place. it's amazing i look into my mouth and i cannot believe i have screws and bolts inside. i don't see any scars i am looking forward to the days when i can eat a salad with a lot cashews and raisins inside.