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tony:
Yes its true - and just a little one (for a change ?)
Basically they are going to connect the lower jaw muscle
to my lip to give simple movement on the quiet side
No nerves are involved - its a simple re-wiring job
- even a lineman could do it... (even from Witchta ?)
Best Regards
Tony

Brendalu:
Tony,

Do you hold the record??  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Some of the linemen I've seen around here (Texas) I would be a little afraid to let them mess with my mouth even if Glenn Campbell was singing.  You take care and I'll get my pirate socks washed for this one.

Best thoughts and wishes,
Brenda

nancyann:
Hey Tony:  When is your surgery date?   Are you having the temporalis muscle transfer ?     You know I just got back home from having the temporalis tendon transfer - when I bite down I will have a closed mouth smile (I'm still swollen, & it hurts to bite down, but the doc had me do it & it works !! - my right cheek moves when I bite down).
This new surgery also gives more symmetry to the face.  Gotta tell you, it was no walk in the park,   but was well worth it.  Let us know the date of your surgery - I remember you said it was going to be in December.

Always good thoughts,  Nancy

cookiesecond:
Tony.....
I hope this will do it for you.You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Lynn

tony:
Thanks to all and
Note to Nancyann
Yes I think its the same one(14-01-08)
Basically when you chew down a sort of smile develops
(it adds movement to an otherwise no-moving side)
There is no nerve involvement
just muscles and connections - so, simplish ?
I am very pleased to hear it has changed the symetry
a bit for you - tell me more, I need it too
I was warned that chewing might not be so much
fun for a bit - and faces tend to swell and bruise a bit too
- so soup is your friend these days ?
I would be interested to understand the recovery time etc
I had the option of upper jaw link or a lower jaw link
I thought the lower meant less distruption ?
Best regards
Tony

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