Hi there,
i broke my jaw in two palces about 3-4 months ago now. I did not have a delay in being seen like yourself and had my jaw plated with three plates, 2 on the fracture and one on the break. I found that it took a good 1-2 months before I could open my mouth more than an inch and I am only now getting the full movement. I was on softs for about 6 weeks which was tedious. I recommend build up which is a supplement drink mixed with milk gives you everthing you need and lots of calcium. One main thing though is don't try and force your mouth open or keep trying to see how far you can open it bacause you can put yourself back to square one really easily. Other than that you just jave to be patient I foud.

I don't suppose you know how long it is before you can do contact sport because you are the only person I have met with a similar problem
cheers
adrian

Hi
I recently well about 6 months ago was diagnosed with a 'fractured mandible' if you will. I am 20 years old and was 19 at the time it happened and was on my way getting my wisdom teeth out when apparently my jaw just broke. I dont know how it just breaks but I wasnt conscience. I am not a very big girl so I always thought that was the case. I know how your feeling and it honestly took me about 3 months to fully heal where I can eat just about anything I wanted to. Within the limitations of my now developing TMJ and arthritis in my jaw. Luckily for me it was from a 'medical malpractice' suit and I will be getting monetary gains from this awful incident.
I suggest you start taking a lot of vitamins and protein shakes if possible I lost 20 pounds when I had my mouth wired shut. As for sports, I was/am on a lacrosse scholarship and the doctor told me I wouldnt be able to play for a FULL year. That could just be my isolated incident but I would definitely check it out. Im sure its different for the level of activity your playing in. Im sure golf is ok. : )

I wish you a speedy and safe recovery and I hope it all heals well!