Clencher

I was out one full week plus 2 days. It wasn't really all that bad for me. It helps to get small gel filled bags that you can freeze to put inside the jaw sling they give you. The little baggies that I came home from the hospital with leaked. I was able to stop the pain meds and just use Tylenol after the 5th day of post op. I didn't bruise too bad. The only thing I can tell you that is not a real positive thing to say about the surgery is it wasn't as successful as I had hoped. I still have some hinge like feelings and sometimes it still catches. However, a lot of my problem is my clenching habit.

I hope all goes well for you. Remember each surgeon is different and each persons tolerance and healing is different, so just because I didn't have a great success, doesn't mean that you won't do GREAT. Sending prayers your way. :-)