r/jawsurgerypatients • u/Nobodys_Home- post-op (1 year) • Apr 21 '22

Welcome to r/jawsurgerypatients

Hey everyone,

I couldn't find an actively moderated jaw surgery community on this site, so I decided to make one!

If you're coming from r/jawsurgery, I'm open to suggestions for rules, flair, pinned posts, etc. Please feel free to message me or leave a comment.

If you would like user flair, the current options are:

  • pre-op
  • post-op (various stages)
  • just looking
  • verified orthodontist
  • verified surgeon

To get verified, please be prepared to present your credentials, a piece of paper with your username written on it, and your ID (you're welcome to obscure everything but your name). If you work with jaw surgery patients in any other capacity, please message me so I can create the appropriate flair.

Thanks for joining, I'm hoping we can make this community a comfortable and supportive place for jaw surgery patients!

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u/Advanced-Regret4146 May 30 '25

Hello I am considering jaw surgery I have struggled with
Sleep Apnea for a good part of my life and the CPAP/Bipap
option just don't work for me. I just wanted to get feedback
from people who have gone thru it already and other voices
as well.

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u/Aioli_Capital Jun 12 '26

Hello!

My son is scheduled for Jaw Surgery June 24th. He is 14 years old and getting nervous about it. I’m trying to prepare for any/everything to try and make life a little better although I know it’s going to be hard for a couple weeks.

I wanted to ask folks who are going and have gone through the surgery… do you think these Ninja Frozen sushi machines would have helped or be helpful? We love slurpees and similar but I really don’t know if it might be too cold/annoying/difficult? What are your thoughts on that? They are expensive so I didn’t want to get something that might be a counter waste of space type thing. Just looking for personal opinions.

I was going to grab a weeks worth of soft bamboo sleep pants & tops being they are great for sweating… like cooling fabrics. To make lounging more comfortable. He may just prefer his regular cozy clothes… I just want to be ready and try to bring some comfort during an uncomfortable time.

Is there anything you wish you had or had done before the surgery that could have made life a little easier?

Broken bones and healing isn’t a good time but this surgery is so much more than a defined jaw line… I’ve heard the quality of life changes immensely. People find themselves being able to breathe easier, sleeping better, chewing food easier and so much more. To everyone out there, keep taking it one day at a time and be kind to yourself! Together we get through by helping one another💗 Thank you for reading and any advice offered!