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after jaw surgery when can i chew?

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After jaw surgery when can i chew?

Orthopedic

Answered by Samruddhi Bhartiya

After 5 weeks of jaw surgery you can slowly but steadily begin to chew.

Given below is a timeline of the consistency & texture that your food can have at different stages of your recovery period.
For 1 to 2 weeks after surgery: you should sustain yourself on only liquid diet.
After 3 to 4 weeks of surgery: you can eat soft food which doesn't requires chewing. Dishes such as mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and boiled/soft pastas, etc
After 5 to 6 weeks of surgery: you can have soft chewable foods.
After 3 to 4 months of surgery: you can resume normal eating no matter how crunchy, hard or chewable your foods are.

Talk to your surgeon right away if you have any uncertainties.
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This happens when tissues around the shoulder joint get tight. It can make arm movement hard. No pain is good, but the stiffness can bother you. There is no cream just for frozen shoulder relief. But easy stretches and physical therapy can loosen the shoulder over time. It is key to move the shoulder as much as you can without pushing too much. If stiffness remains, get advice from an orthoopedist.

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