24 hrs post op with Dr Hackman

Hi tp
Glad to I hear you’re having some improvement.
I had that occasional chattering feeling in my jaw prior to surgery. It’s no longer a problem. I had a really hard time opening my mouth for quite some time. I think I couldn’t put any solid food in my mouth until day 7. I did some jaw stretching to help it along. I still do the stretching. my tmj and surgical sites need a little massage a couple times a day. At my follow-up appointment he recommended massaging the surgical sites to prevent scar tissue. My ears can sometimes still feel full also. I specifically notice stuff when I get upset. I’m sure the stress and muscle tension causes pressure on the nerves.
I’m so sorry you’re having a problem with your eye. I feel like it’s related to all the nerves. try to keep icing. I wore one of those neck travel pillows to bed it helped keep my ice wrapped around my head.

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