You have to exercise your mouth movements. Practice openeng and closing. Try to open it as far as possible. It will lossen up. THey should have told you that Amy. Go kick butt so they remember next time.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here