Can i fight after jaw surgery?

So, you had jaw surgery. Congrats! Now comes the time when you ask yourself some important questions, like ‘Can I fight after jaw surgery?’ or ‘Should I fight after jaw surgery?’. Well, friend, buckle up because in this article we’ll address those questions and more with humor and a side of tough love.

What is Jaw Surgery?

Before jumping into whether or not you can continue your MMA career post-jaw operation (you badass), let’s first define what jaw surgery entails. Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is an operation that straightens or realigns the jaws and teeth to improve their function and appearance. The procedure involves cutting through either the upper or lower jaw to reposition it correctly.

My Face is Talking Back

Orthognathic sounds like one of Dumbledore’s lesser-known spells but alas it’s just a fancy term for bringing your face back to life/fixing disfigurements from accidents/growths/misalignments caused by cleft lips/palates/sleep apnea etc…The result of which makes us feel confident enough to take on anyone who looks at us twice- often casually referred to as being “hot.”

Healing Time – A Necessary Evil

Now, let’s get down to brass tacks here – healing time. Healing time varies depending on the type of surgical correction performed, but typically 6 weeks are needed before returning to work or social activities without restrictions although complete bone growth takes around three months.. Even then it will take upwards of five months for full recovery including post-surgery healing treatments such as speech therapy oh great now that karaoke competition seems even further away.

This Recovery requires Wine

During this time period,you might be tempted by peer pressure/boredom,receive comments from family members that you look sad or even annoyed by the mere thought of watching Schitt’s Creek again.Lovely reader,please recall that given stuffy noses and swollen faces/wounds/wires to keep your mouth closed,you’re settling instead for something slower than lawnmower racing. In short,take this time to really cultivate a taste for fine wines and cheeses(we suggest camembert), develop an interest in bird-watching and German heavy-metal music, they’ll thank you later.

Can I Fight After Jaw Surgery?

Let’s cut right to the chase here – can you fight after jaw surgery? Well… technically you can start light training after six weeks but more intense activities like full-on sparring or grappling is discouraged for at least 3 months-during which caffeine withdrawals fatigue as well could lead easily lead one into making irrational life choices.

A Smile That Could Kill

But don’t lose hope! Coming back from any injury requires patience,time,”hope”,and some serious self-care.There will certainly be physical limitations but with the help of trained medical staff,rehab program etc…there exists every possibility of eventually throwing punches again.The best thing we must advise doing in these kinds of situations is always smile it tends to put less pressure on your already repositioned bones while demonstrating friendly dispositions towards opponents has been known to completely disarm them.You know how it kills em’? Charming personality.

Risks Vs Rewards: Weighing Your Options

The decision whether or not to continue fighting post-surgery should be evaluated carefully. It would entail weighing potential risks such as further facial trauma against possible rewards including finishing a certain career trajectory/monetary gains/acquiring that sought-after respect amongst peers/fan following.As responsible beings invested with good judgement,it inevitably takes some introspection compounded with conversations accompanied by our insurance providers.even if nothing else comes out,the effort might also kind of impress your orthodontist.

The Broken Road to Recovery

Most doctors do play upto the Mark Ruffalo-esque angle so as not to deter the patient from undergoing a surgery hard-fought for.Well,friends it’s about time we acknowledge that sometimes recovery requires us to ease-up on the aforementioned career trajectories and opt for binge-worthy shows like “The Hot Zone” or develop a pleasant smile in front of productive hobbies. Ultimately, it is up to each individual fighter whether they are willing to accept these risks.

Preparing Your Mindset – Embrace Change

Alright now that we’ve got all that serious stuff out of the way – let’s talk mindset. Transitioning mentally into one by which an injury hinders physically fulfilling ambition often takes more strength than any endurance race could hope to generate.Therefore,a little exercise tailored towards altering said mindset can go along in speeding up this process

Grooving with Mindfulness Music

A few ways you can start working through your emotions include deep breathing techniques,a bit of primal scream therapy,mindfulness music/binaural beats/audiobooks.In addition,Ideally after jaw surgery,you’re already on having at least two hours per week allocated for problem-solving.Spending just half an hour using some productivity tips & tools such as pomodoro timers or bullet journal could lend themselves tremendously when things start feeling unconventional.

In Conclusion…

So there you have it, folks! Jaw surgery is no small feat (K-2SO style) but rest assured if rumors around town hold true,the wait always seems worth while.Arriving at decisions(beyond wearing concealer )regarding post-surgery activities including starting training/rest who knows,could be aided with holistic wellness practices,better focus,time management abilities,regular medical supervision,lastly patience.It will undoubtedly challenge certain aspects,but isn’t that what fighters are made for?

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