Klarinet Archive - Posting 000102.txt from 2011/01

From: John Brophy <johnbrophy0@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] My face hurts
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:06:48 -0500

Comfrey, either tablets or tea infusion, to help bones to knit. Some vitamin
B12 to help nerves recover.

Best of luck!

On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 1:03 AM, Kevin Fay <kevin.fay.home@-----.net>wrote:

> I had orthognathic surgery performed a couple of weeks ago, specifically a
> "mandibular osteotomy" plus a "mandibular midline osteotomy." These are
> ten-dollar words for a procedure that's pretty gruesome - my jaw was cut in
> 3 places, titanium plates screwed in and my lower jaw repositioned to put
> my
> teeth in proper the position for successful chewing.
>
> Recovery is going pretty OK. Only 2 weeks out, and I can eat carefully
> chosen "normal" food. It'll be a while for steak, though.
>
> Playing is not so good so far. My lower lip was quite numb at first, which
> worried me greatly. Now, most of the feeling has come back. This is
> normally a good thing, but when the "feeling" that's come back is searing
> pain, a little numbness doesn't seem so bad.
>
> I have a couple of weeks before my 1st rehearsal. I know Nancy Buckman has
> been through this. (Thanks for your tips, Nancy!) Has anyone else had
> this
> or something similar done? Hints to share?
>
> kjf
>
>
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