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@kichki777 I'm not sure of actual measurements, sorry!

I had bite/structural issues that could only be fully resolved with surgery, and I also had a narrow airway and a lot of head/neck tension that I suspected was coming from my bite and jaw. (I also have a few other videos on my page that talk about why I had surgery and how I came to the decision to go through with it!)

@@meganschall I hope every thing will be good .

@@kushraps congrats on getting through those first 5 days! I hope you are doing well and your recovery goes smoothly ❤️ and thank you for watching 🙂🙏🏻

You've got this! The waiting is for sure the worst part :) I hope all goes well for you with your surgery/recover - and please keep us posted on how you're doing!

@user-hy9ro3vv4b yes, I believe everything looks even when I'm not talking or smiling

@user-hy9ro3vv4b yes, I believe everything looks even when I'm talking, smiling etc.

Oh that's very nice

I have several other videos on my channel that talk about the recovery process, prep, advice I have etc., if you want to check any of those out here: www.youtube.com/@meganschall In a nutshell, here are some things that helped me: 1) The more she can be mentally prepared to tolerate discomfort for those first 7-14 days, the better. The first few days will be the worst just getting over that initial recovery period, but I really tried to prepare myself to get through the first two weeks - it all gets a lot easier from there! Reminding myself that it was normal and OK to be uncomfortable and that I could handle pretty much anything for a one-to-two-week period made a big difference in being able to get through the first few weeks. 2) Give your body as many nutrients as possible post surgery. It’s obviously a bit difficult given the limited ability to eat at first, but getting enough protein and overall calories is going to help a lot for the body’s ability to recover. I survived on several protein smoothies a day at first, but whatever sounds tolerable or appetizing, just go with it and eat as much as possible. 3) Lots of walking post-op to help with inflammation and lymphatic drainage (being mindful of energy of course, but a few easy/gentle walks per day can help a lot!) 4) Try not to worry too much in the beginning about all of the weird symptoms and sensations - it’s all totally normal and will dissipate with time (or if you are concerned, ask your surgeon/clinic - they are there to help!) The swelling and numbness will feel super weird and it’s easy to feel like it’s never going to go away, but it will. 5) Full recovery is a long process, and there are going to be ups and downs. Each phase brings new challenges, and it is going to be frustrating and mentally/emotionally tough at times. Don’t freak out if you’re not feeling “normal” at 3, 4, or even 6 months post-op. I was still noticing changes and improvements 9-12 months or even later, so you really do have to give it time and have a long haul mentality. 6) If at all possible, find a myofunctional therapist somewhere around the 4-6 month mark. They can help evaluate function and give exercises to improve mobility, speech etc. before any “bad” habits set in. 7) Give yourself grace and compassion, this is truly a journey! It’s hard to know what your own experience will be like until you go through it, but just remember all of the other challenges you’ve faced and overcome in your life - this will eventually just be a blip on the radar and a thing of the past. When you’re feeling especially uncomfortable or going through a difficult phase, remember that you will *not* always feel this way, it will change and it will get better. You can do this! I hope that helps, and if you have other questions, feel free to ask anytime! And best of luck to your daughter with her surgery and recovery, I hope all goes well!❤🙏

@mareemazi5261 I had gone to Spain for my original surgery, so when I wanted the plates removed I decided to have the same surgeon do it (and thankfully they were totally willing to make it happen!) I'm so sorry you have titanium toxicity and your surgeon is not being helpful 😕 the clinic I went to in Barcelona is Instituto Maxilofacial, I'm not sure if they do removal for patients where they didn't so the initial surgery, but it's worth contacting them! www.institutomaxilofacial.com/en/ I hope you find someone who can remove the plates for you and you can begin healing! 🙏🏻

@danielmonroy8519 hi, thanks for sharing! Do you feel like those 2 medications help you manage your symptoms? Or what have you noticed since taking them?

@@meganschall I feel that it helps a lot. I don’t like that I’m dependent on a drug. I don’t like the moderate anxiety from it. But the reality is I need it for now. It does make my timelines more finite. For example I’m a business owner. My constant headspace is, I am going to grind for 10 years and hopefully retire and stop taking the drugs, just chill after.

@@danielmonroy8519 that makes sense! I'm glad you've found something that helps you for now, and I feel the same way - I would prefer to *not* need hormones or meds long-term, but there is a time and place for these things. If it helps me manage symptoms so I can get through the day and actually feel decent enough to do the things that will help me continue to heal, I'm ok with that :)

@@refreshingAnd you're welcome! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 🙂

My bite is doing pretty well at this point, and it's definitely more comfortable than before surgery! I do have a few small things I will be working on with my orthodontist using Invisalign, but even if I didn't do that, I would be happy with it and comfortable :) When I first went to my orthodontist, she did say we could improve my bite just with braces, but because I had more significant structural issues, surgery seemed like the better option to truly fix the problem and be a long-term solution!

@lanael7278 I did not have bone grafts during the hardware removal - as far as I know, the holes just fill in over time as the bone heals...

@agnieszkaprzyborowski4888 thanks for your input - curious if you are a doctor/medical professional? My thyroid medication is at the highest my endocrinologist and naturopath want me on, and we are looking into iron infusions!

@roycethomas thanks for the suggestion! I am actually a personal trainer and have been lifting for many years :) I think it's a great way to support my body (when not overdone obviously), but it is not something that improves my fatigue unfortunately.

@@meganschall work on shoulders and get a flexibility routine going, and try to strengthen your lower back, inner legs and calves!

I was never actually diagnosed with sleep apnea, so although I had a huge improvement in my airway after surgery (and I believe improvements in sleep as well), that hasn't impacted my fatigue levels. I have had a big reduction in head and neck tension/pain since the surgery. If you do have sleep apnea, then I think jaw advancement can potentially be a great solution and can definitely have a impact on fatigue...I'm sorry you're dealing with that right now and hope you find a solution that works for you! As for palate expansion, I did not have that done as part of my surgery. Nasal breathing for me is very easy and natural at this point, even at night (which was not the case prior to surgery), so that's another benefit!

​@@meganschallgood to know about gour clear airway, since structural issues are sorted for you, Delve into Joe dispenza, maybe that can transform your life, good luck. It always pains to see people in any chronic condition, most of which are invisible. Hope Joe's work helps. Good luck.

@@ritwansauntra8078 Thank you very much for the support! I wish you the best on your own journey as well 🙏❤

The jaw surgery did not directly impact my fatigue levels, but my sleep has improved since the surgery, and a lot of other factors have improved (less head and neck pain, better bite/function etc.) that I feel will be beneficial to my overall health in the long run!

@@meganschall Thank you so much! I wish it had helped your fatigue. I'm in the same boat. Still contemplating surgery! I don't want to be numb or in pain long term that is my issue

I'm so sorry you're also experiencing fatigue and unable to find answers - I know what a struggle that is and how frustrating it feels! The jaw surgery did not have a noticeable impact on my actual fatigue, and while I was hoping the end result might have an affect on my fatigue and other chronic health issues, I also was experiencing issues with my bite/teeth that I knew would only get worse with time, and my narrow airway that could cause sleep apnea as I got older, so I had other motivations for the surgery as well. And I do have far less head & neck pain/tension since the surgery, my bite is significantly more comfortable, and my airway nearly doubled in size, so I feel like these things will have an impact on my overall health in the long run. (Plus, my sleep has improved according to the data I track, so even if my fatigue is still present, that is going to work in my favor!) If you have a narrow airway that is actually causing some level of sleep apnea currently, that could certainly be causing fatigue...have you been able to do a sleep study or any kind of testing for sleep apnea?

You're very welcome! Thank you for the support, and for sharing your story as well - and good for you for trusting your instincts about how the metal plates are affecting you. I definitely agree that some of us, like you and me perhaps, are more sensitive to these things...and that while many people may be able to tolerate the metal just fine, there are those of us who will be better off having them removed. I wish you the best on your journey and hope all goes well with your upcoming surgery!

I would say yes, the swelling was very minimal by 2 weeks post removal - there may have still been a little bit of tightness or a tiny bit of discomfort to smile/chew etc., but the recovery was quite fast! (especially compared to the original surgery lol)

Hello! Thank you for watching, and congrats on your surgery/getting through those first 5 weeks! I'm not sure if I remember exactly how long it took for *all* of the numbness to subside...it was such a long and gradual process. But I'd say it was probably closer to the 4-6 month mark when it was something I no longer noticed or thought about?? I did have a few small spots where it took a bit longer, but I think the majority of the feeling was back by then. I hope your healing and recovery process has gone smoothly so far and you are doing well! 😊

Thank you for watching, and I'm sorry your struggling right now - those first few days are hard!! I can imagine it would be even tougher mentally if you hadn't willingly signed up for this surgery, as it sounds like that is the case for you... One day at a time, you will get through this and it will get easier! I wish you the best with your healing and hope you recovery quickly🙏❤

Thank you for watching, and I can definitely understand the concern recovering from jaw surgery while also being a full time mom to a small child! I do think each case is very individual - both in terms of the complexity of the overall procedure, and just how each person's body handles the recovery process... I would say my case was probably a bit more "intense" in that I had fairly large movement of my jaws and had more swelling because of that. I do think some people have farily easy recoveries and/or less discomfort than I did! But I'm not sure it's totally predictable either unfortunately. I will say this - if you feel that jaw surgery could be life changing for you in some way, and there's any way you can get enough help to make it through the first couple of weeks, it could really be worth considering even if it would be a challenge. (Even just doing a consult to see what the surgeon thinks of your particular case could make you feel better about the recovery process as well.) I wish you the best whatever you decide to do! :)

Thank you so much! I do think it would make my life so much better. For me, the breathing challenges are what bothers me the most. I also really want to have better occlusion. I have a crossbite and it makes chewing and speaking a challenge as well. So considering the surgery is not something I’m taking lightly but do believe it to be worth it in the end. I hope you are happy that you went through with it. Thanks again for sharing your experience.

@@glauciavieira9686 you're very welcome! I am definitely glad I did it, and would 100% do it again even though it was challenging. I hope all goes well for you as you continue on your own journey :)

I'm 4 weeks Post Jaw surgery. I only had lower Jaw surgery. It's no joke. You need support during your recovery especially during the first 6 weeks. I also was kind of deceived by other people's RUclips videos who made Jaw surgery seem like a breeze and a walk in the park. I feel like you need 2 to 3 months easy going after surgery.

⁠@@sheilan6959 oh wow. I’m sorry to hear that. May I ask if you had surgery with the same doctor? Or did they call it “minimally invasive” surgery? It definitely seems like it’s not easy to recover at all.

Hi! I'm so sorry you weren't able to get all of the metal removed :( I was definitely worried that might be an issue for me as well, and my surgeon did mention that could be the case since it had been over a year from my original surgery, but I guess I was lucky that the bone hadn't grown over the plates and he was able to get everything out... When I was first thinking about the removal, I did read that it is preferable to have it done before the 1 year mark - I wish that had been more clear and/or patients were informed of that just in case they do need to have them removed! I certainly would have been more proactive about making the decision if I had realized it needed to be done within a certain timeline. I really hope you heal well, and it is still great that you got the majority of the metal removed! My guess would be that your body will be able to handle the small amount of metal that remains much more easily, and there are things you can do to support your immune system if needed or if you feel like it still could be an issue ❤

Yes, I felt I was experiencing negative symptoms due to the plates and opted to have them removed (I did actually have one plate that started showing through my gums, so that one had to be removed anyway, but I chose to have the rest removed as well). I have a few other videos about getting tested for metal sensitivity and the decision to get the plates removed if you're looking for more info!

I am not sure I understand the first part of the question? I did have a plate and screws on my chin that were also removed!

As far as I know, I did not have an alar cinch suture, so I am not sure if the plate removal surgery would possibly cause any disruption... Sorry I can't be more helpful! I would ask your surgeon about this and hopefully they can give you a better answer :) I hope all goes well for you with your plate removal!

No numbness, but my lower lip doesn't have completely "normal" sensation on one side. It's not something I really notice, it doesn't bother me or cause any issues, and I do think it has continued to improve over time!

Hello! Thank you for the kind words, and I can definitely understand being worried about your upcoming surgery and recovery - it's a lot to think about! I have several other videos all about what the experience was like for me, including the first two weeks of recovery, how long it takes to see results, the mental/emotional challenges etc...I will link a few of them below, but you can also look through the jaw surgery videos on my channel and see which ones might be helpful or answer some of your questions :) ruclips.net/video/1kupgRDCbVc/видео.html ruclips.net/video/wzrgrBvI9sM/видео.html ruclips.net/video/mWxuz1EOiNc/видео.html And if you have other questions, feel free to DM me on instagram (@meganschall) or send me an email (megan@meganschall.com) and I'm happy to help/answer if I can!

So interesting you asked this, because it is something I've been wondering myself and actually made a note to ask my dr about this - since starting the NAD, I do feel like I've gotten more feeling back in certain areas where I still had a little bit of numbness, and was wondering if maybe it was a benefit of the NAD (although it could just be that more time has passed too...) I'm not sure there's any real research or conclusive evidence on this?? But given NAD's effects on inflammation/cell growth/DNA repair etc., I think it certainly could be helpful! That said, you're still quite early in your recovery process and I'm sure you will continue to get a *lot* more sensation back with time. But I feel your pain and I'm sorry you're in that phase right now! I hope things continue to improve for you and it gets easier/more comfortable asap!

@@meganschall Dear Megan, you give me hope. I was researching petides, but many common ones can promote tumors. I'll look more into NAD. To all, who read this, don't do DJS for cosmetic reasons.

@lanael7278 peptides are definitely interesting too! I hope you find something that works well for you and wish you the best as you continue to recover ❤️

No, I did not have any issues with talking before removing the plates.

Oh no, I'm so sorry you're feeling worse after your surgery! Removing the plates did not change my overall chronic fatigue situation, but it definitely did resolve the issues I was experiencing like facial pain, sinus inflammation, etc. that I was pretty sure were related to the metal... (I also had a metal plate removed from my wrist that was causing all sorts of pain and had immediate relief - so I'm pretty sure my body did not love the titanium!) I hope that helps, and that you are able to find some answers and get relief/recover!

I have had chronic fatigue since a facial reconstruction surgery many years ago. They finally diagnosed me as allergic to the nickel in the stainless steel pins in my chin. So I am getting them removed.

@@owensron1ful wow, I'm so glad you've finally found some answers! I hope your removal goes well you begin to heal and feel better!!

Yes, the braces can contain some nickel and I do think that was bothering me as well! But I still had issues after getting the braces off - which went away after I had all the metal plates removed :)

@@meganschall that’s good to hear. I am planning on getting mine removed too.

@@BraveNewgirl100 I hope all goes well for you!

Hang in there!! It definitely will get easier - you've probably gotten through the worst of it! One day at a time, soon this will all be a distant memory 🙂

Thank you for this! Always love a book recommendation - just added it to my list! ☺💛

Thank you for the kind words, I did the surgery because I was having issues with my bite/teeth and I had a very narrow airway, and the only way to correct those things was to do the surgery!

Yes, I am happy with the outcome of the surgery and happy with my face after removing the plates!

Working on it 🙂

No I did not experience tightness on my chin or lips before removing the plates.

I did not notice any nose widening, although that was one of the potential side effects mentioned when I asked about removing the plates. I'm sorry you've been having those issues and that your surgeon is reluctant to remove them for you! Obviously there is always some risk involved in surgeries, and I was fortunate that my surgeon was confident he could remove the plates and minimize any potential side effects...maybe it would be worth consulting with other surgeons for a second opinion??

Thank you!

I have that problem 😢

@@Tecnosys r u remove the plates

@@Tecnosys reply plz r u remove the plates

no, I do not feel tightness on my lips or chin when talking