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my surgery

#1 Post by Ritterskoop » Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:34 pm

I see now why they say never to think of any surgery as minor.

Nothing dreadful happened, except for the throwing up afterward, but this is not the lark I imagined, and I'm glad not to be at work for several days.

The procedure is called a chin advancement (genioplasty), which we've done to move the lower jaw and tongue attachment forward so there'll be more room in my throat airway.

The surgeon goes in through the inside of the lower lip, so there are no external lefotovers except some truly festive movable bruises on my face.

Here's a short video of the procedure for the curious:

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#2 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:49 pm

Yikes!

I wouldn't call sawing off (and sliding forward) a portion of your jawbone minor!
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#3 Post by Catfish » Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:04 pm

Ouch. Feel better soon.
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#4 Post by Beebs52 » Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:15 pm

Urggggghhhhh. That's all I can think of to say other than to lie low and be well.
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#5 Post by SportsFan68 » Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:02 pm

Ouch!

I'm glad nothing dreadful happened. Sounds like it was outpatient; I'm glad for that too.

Take it easy and be well soon.
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#6 Post by jaybee » Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:03 pm

I'm hurting a little just reading your words.

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#7 Post by Bob78164 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:05 am

Ritterskoop wrote:I see now why they say never to think of any surgery as minor.

Nothing dreadful happened, except for the throwing up afterward, but this is not the lark I imagined, and I'm glad not to be at work for several days.

The procedure is called a chin advancement (genioplasty), which we've done to move the lower jaw and tongue attachment forward so there'll be more room in my throat airway.

The surgeon goes in through the inside of the lower lip, so there are no external lefotovers except some truly festive movable bruises on my face.

Here's a short video of the procedure for the curious:

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#8 Post by Ritterskoop » Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:36 am

Bob78164 wrote:Treatment for sleep apnea? --Bob
I couldn't sleep on my back, so yeah, and also gagging on pills, not being able to exercise for very long without running out of air. That's the big one. Plus low-grade jaw pain.
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#9 Post by minimetoo26 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:18 am

Ouch! I hate to even have cracked lips since it makes it hurt to talk or eat, so I can't imagine how awful you feel!!

Rest and recover. Quickly. Just imagine how much better you'll feel in the long run...
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#10 Post by silverscreenselect » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:46 am

Owww.

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#11 Post by tlynn78 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:21 pm

Oh, sweetie - get better fast.

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#12 Post by kayrharris » Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:29 pm

We should compare photos - see who has the best bruises! Different surgery but similar outcome without my complication of respiratory distress.

I would think a liquid diet is in order for a while. Hope you well soon and let me know if you need anything!

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#13 Post by tlynn78 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:07 pm

kayrharris wrote:We should compare photos - see who has the best bruises! Different surgery but similar outcome without my complication of respiratory distress.

I would think a liquid diet is in order for a while. Hope you well soon and let me know if you need anything!

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#14 Post by Ritterskoop » Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:49 pm

kayrharris wrote:We should compare photos - see who has the best bruises! Different surgery but similar outcome without my complication of respiratory distress.

I would think a liquid diet is in order for a while. Hope you well soon and let me know if you need anything!

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#15 Post by christie1111 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:01 pm

Ouch Skoop.

Feel better soon!

And I hope it resolves your issues.
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#16 Post by T_Bone0806 » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:22 pm

Spoil yourself, relax, and feel better soon, oh pal o' mine!
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#17 Post by Ritterskoop » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:41 pm

New food we just discovered:

http://www.jjsnack.com/WholeFruit/produ ... arents=442#

Yummmm!

The chin dressing comes off tomorrow, and I've scheduled a very careful massage.
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#18 Post by etaoin22 » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:59 pm

no minor surgery, only minor surgeons.

hope you are in full form at least as fast as sidney crosby. maybe a bit faster.....
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#19 Post by a1mamacat » Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:20 am

From my sick bed to yours...Feel better soon :(
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#20 Post by Ritterskoop » Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:08 am

Chin wrap is off. Some purty bruises and numbness, but I can swallow now.

Get better, Saucy.
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#21 Post by lilyvonschtupp26 » Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:49 pm

So sorry to hear about your surgery. I hope you are feeling okay now!
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#22 Post by ghostjmf » Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:00 pm

Speedy recovery from any surgery is devoutly to be wished.

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#23 Post by vettech » Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:35 pm

All these surgeries/illness. Wow. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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#24 Post by Jessie » Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:36 pm

Oh my, sending warm thoughts your way for a speedy recovery! :)
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#25 Post by mellytu74 » Fri Apr 19, 2013 12:19 am

Skoop --

I thought I wrote here when I wrote in ghost's thread. And ended up writing in neither.

I hope the surgery helps. The pictures looked scary.

Sending good thoughts for recovery and good smoothies.
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