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Listen "#87 – Dr. Kimberly Santiago – What I Wish I Knew Before My Jaw Surgery"
Episode Synopsis
Dr. Kimberly Santiago returns to share her raw, unfiltered jaw surgery recovery experience. She reveals her post-op survival tips, the emotional and physical challenges she faced, and how the surgery impacted her nasal breathing, for better and for worse.Connect with Dr. Kimberly Santiagohttps://www.instagram.com/dr.kimberly.airsyncwellness/https://www.airsyncwellness.com/1:1 Coaching with Ron — Now Inside The Jointhttps://jawhacks.com/coachingJawHacks Newsletter (Substack)https://substack.com/@jawhacksAnd More on the Websitehttps://jawhacks.com/Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:05 - Numbness, swallowing & the challenge of staying hydrated00:06:35 - Post-op cheat sheet: what every patient needs00:09:20 - Did Spicy Food Irritate the Wounds?00:11:27 - Fasting after surgery for autophagy: is it a good idea?00:17:31 - The emotional toll & psychological low point of recovery00:24:59 - How Dr. Santiago mentally prepared for surgery day00:31:18 - Recovery tools: lasers, photobiomodulation, hyperbaric oxygen00:36:20 - Why she chose her surgeon without shopping around00:45:29 - Did jaw surgery fix her nasal breathing? (shocking result)00:53:49 - The unexpected post-op nasal congestion01:01:35 - Can you get MARPE after jaw surgery?01:10:43 - How jaw surgery changed her approach as a clinician01:14:11 - An overlooked aspect: aligning the cranial base before surgeryNO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, “we”) does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.
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