Doing mewing with retainers, planning MARPE – will my lower jaw come forward?”

[VelvetAscension]

Hi everyone, I'm 16 and currently doing mewing seriously every day.
I also sleep with retainers that were given to me after braces — they help maintain my bite, but I’m wondering if they’re limiting my jaw from moving naturally forward.

I’ve noticed that my lower jaw is slightly recessed, and I don’t see much improvement from mewing alone.
Next summer, I’m planning to get MARPE because my upper jaw is narrow, and the orthodontist said it could help expand my midface.
They also mentioned that my TMJ might be slightly misaligned and that the right side of my face could look more balanced after correction.

I’m just not sure if:
– The retainers are holding back natural progress
– MARPE alone can help the mandible "unlock" forward
– Or if I’ll need surgical help later (like BSSO)

Any advice from people with similar experiences or who did MARPE or BSSO?
I’d love to hear what worked and what didn’t.

Thanks in advance