tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466967740581888764.post1968744202661462906..comments2023-03-15T03:12:44.140-07:00Comments on A Guide to Surviving Orthognathic Surgery: Recovery after Titanium Plate and Screw Removal SurgeryStefanie Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16309014118771514664noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466967740581888764.post-85829760191193631272013-03-31T07:40:36.615-07:002013-03-31T07:40:36.615-07:00Hi Kevin. My surgeon does not like to remove plate...Hi Kevin. My surgeon does not like to remove plates either. It took over a year for mine to be removed. I told him i wanted all of them out so i would not have anymore problems. When i spoke with another surgeon in the pre op, they told me "oh people who have allergies and sinus issues have really thin sinuses and tissue so the screws and plates can really aggravate their problems". well thanks for telling me before the operation i thought!!! I think it is wise to keep the plates in for over a year so the bones set and the face settles into its new position. I had to see a ENT specialist first who advised my surgeon to remove the plates. If not i would still be having horrible sinus infections too. I am still having the pressure around the eyes and cheeks. However, it is greatly improved the infections since plate removal and i do not have the blood clots or discharge from the nose or throat. With the dizziness you were speaking about, i have that on and off still now but it was very bad after the original surgery. I think where they open up your face and put a lot of pressure on your joints it does not help at all with dizziness and full ear feeling. i think you will be in a worst position as the surgeon wont want to blame your sinus infections on his surgery and will say you had them before. i had never had any sinus infections pre surgery so i could tell my surgeon there was direct correlation between the surgery and the start of my problems. I really hope things settle down for you. I would say see a ENT specialist and have a CT scan on your sinuses. If your ENT specialist advises plate removal you will have some medical back up for your reasons to remove the plates. And just say beings as you have to do surgery to remove the top plates can you remove all of them and save me having problems in the future. I think you will have to wait a minimum of 6 months though for the original surgery to settle down. Good luck and let me know how you get on. Sending healing thoughts. www.facebook.com/steffiesstuffStefanie Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309014118771514664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466967740581888764.post-57147588574788583552013-03-31T07:25:18.692-07:002013-03-31T07:25:18.692-07:00I have read about a few cases where bone has grown...I have read about a few cases where bone has grown over the site where the screws are. I am not sure they would reject after 20 years. My physiotherapist said when you have something in your body that is not suppose to be there the body can start to go into protection mode and either tighten around the plates or start to push them out. I would defiantly see my surgeon if i felt anything happening to the jaw or plates. Stefanie Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309014118771514664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466967740581888764.post-87127055365774128942013-03-28T10:46:41.325-07:002013-03-28T10:46:41.325-07:00broken jaw approximately 20 years ago some screws ...broken jaw approximately 20 years ago some screws have made there way out..and now having mouth pain and not sure if the plate itself could be making its way out????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466967740581888764.post-21091137714233343052013-03-26T15:47:15.529-07:002013-03-26T15:47:15.529-07:00Hey Steph! My name is Kevin i had both upper and l...Hey Steph! My name is Kevin i had both upper and lower surgery about 9 weeks ago, i am happy to have had the surgery but now the fact that i have all this metal in me is really making me question this whole thing. I currently have a real bad sinus infection that i think i might of had this whole entire time, the antibiotics took down the swelling a lil but the pressure is still there, my sinuses just dont wnat to drain and lately iv been very like disoriented and my head just seems so heavy and foggy, my GP seems to think its just a bad sinus infection. I have had many sinus infections and bad allergies in the past, so i dont know WTF i was thinking goin in and putting these plates over my sinuses, i just wanted this jaw problem to go away, but now i am second guessing and questioning this whole thing, and its really tearing me up inside. AT this point im regretting the surgery a bit i just really want this metal out of me, and i also dont want the possibility of something happening later on in life,something i guess i didnt think about before surgery, if i woulda reasearched this surgery beforehand i never would have done it, i feel so stupid. My surgeon is completely against any removal unless theres a real problem. Since iv had many sinus issues in the past im sure this will not be an influence to him to remove them. Also im in the US does insurance even cover plate removal, if its optional or only necessary? Also what exactly are all the risks involed of the removal. If you can get back to me and let me know what you think i would really appreciate it!!<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466967740581888764.post-76717840876257591222013-03-25T07:47:48.013-07:002013-03-25T07:47:48.013-07:00Hi Alejandro as i live in the UK and my original o...Hi Alejandro as i live in the UK and my original orthognathic procedure was required and noticed from a young age, i was very lucky i did not have to pay for my surgeries. I am not aware of anyone who had to pay for their surgeries as most people are covered by insurance. Sorry i could not be of most help :(Stefanie Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309014118771514664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466967740581888764.post-28322652270805498262013-03-25T07:45:13.302-07:002013-03-25T07:45:13.302-07:00Thank you for comment Vito :)Thank you for comment Vito :)Stefanie Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309014118771514664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466967740581888764.post-29187346510763510442013-03-22T07:29:57.757-07:002013-03-22T07:29:57.757-07:00That is some great material written here. I app...That is some great material written here. I <a href="http://perio-implant.com" rel="nofollow"> appreciate</a> your wonderful information. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06014946838521097574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4466967740581888764.post-42441340572705940692013-03-21T17:26:45.359-07:002013-03-21T17:26:45.359-07:00Hi there,
I just wanted to say I was pleased to r...Hi there,<br /><br />I just wanted to say I was pleased to read about your journey with orthognathic surgery - even with the ups and downs. I too myself will eventually have this procedure, but first I will be getting my braces this coming May. <br /><br />I was just curious, I was looking throughout your blog, and I could not find one article on COST, even the slightest cost for extra amenities and such. I was just curious to know, as I would like to get an idea of what I may be getting myself into.<br /><br />Financially, it may not be plausible for myself, but you never know.<br /><br />Thanks again for your blog, and I hope to hear from you soon, or an update on your blog in regards to cost for the procedure.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />A Canadian Cunuck,<br /><br />AlejandroAlejandroe84https://www.blogger.com/profile/08017328448390919030noreply@blogger.com