Many of the obstructive sleep apnea patients that visit our office are extremely concerned about sleep apnea surgery recovery times. Like most individuals, they are worried about missing too much work, about being away from their families, and about managing pain and discomfort for days, weeks, or months after their procedure. In some cases, recovery time is one of the barriers standing between sleep apnea sufferers and the best treatment for their needs.
At Surgical Sleep Solutions, we understand that recovery time is a vital aspect of the procedure and that many patients cannot afford to take weeks off from work or months of discomfort. We also know that many people who call us for the first time have misconceptions about sleep apnea surgery recovery times, wired jaws, and liquid diets. Below, we've provided some specific information about bimaxillary advancement recovery, both in other environments and at Surgical Sleep Solutions.
Sleep Apnea Surgery Recovery Time Factors
There are a number of factors that could affect the amount of time it takes for you to recover from your sleep apnea surgery, such as:
Your overall health and fitness.
Your age.
Your stress levels, depression, anxiety, and mental health.
The circumstances of the procedure and the type of procedure.
Your post-surgery care.
Your adherence to your surgeon's orders.
Your activity levels and ability to rest.
Whether there were complications during or after surgery.
Our Treatment Model Recovery Times
We have spent many years perfecting our bimaxillary advancement treatment model. Because of how we conduct the surgery and because of our one-on-one care treatment model, the majority of our patients enjoy a significantly shorter recovery time from their procedure than those receiving the same operation elsewhere. Specifically, most of our patients:
Return home and leave professional nursing care after just one night.
Return to work and resume most activities in 7-10 days.
Most are on a liquid diet for just 3-7 days.
Finish with assorted orthodontics within six months.
Other treatment models usually involve longer stays in the hospital and a longer period before returning to work and regular activity.
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Learn More About Surgical Sleep Solutions
Is bimaxillary advancement surgery the right treatment for your obstructive sleep apnea? We invite you to find out more. To schedule a consultation, to speak to one of our doctors, or to ask a question about our sleep apnea surgery offerings, please call our office today at (855) 560-7378.
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