Thursday 17 April 2014

When you're smiling.... Day: 276/ Shout-outs for Corrinne, Amanda and Natasha!

So I recently got asked about my surgery by a girl who will be having her surgery at the end of this month (Good Luck, Sarah!) and talking about it again made me think I should do a little update.

What can I say, I'm really happy, I feel good, no, better than good I feel NORMAL! I'm making eye contact with my peers and lecturers at university and no one has said to me 'GOSH You've had jaw surgery!' (sounds stupid but this was at one point a fear..' 

Nope, no one suspects a thing ;) But don't get me wrong, I'm far from embarrassed about it. I needed it. I wanted it, and it's helped me, and so many more people like me, not look better - that's just the bonus, but feel confident enough to walk in to a room full of people and to know that whatever thoughts pop in to their heads, it's not about your jaw!

I've had some big presentations since being at university- group and individual, and I was able to stand at the podium and look each person in the eyes, and not feel the burning stare I used to get as they tried to assess what was off about my face!

Jaw Stuff? Oh right I forgot that's what you come here for!

I am almost 10 months post opp and honestly, my only complaint is again, numbness. It's still there in half of my chin and all of my lower lip - and the gums are the worst. My surgeon still swears there was no disruption of the nerve so because of this, even he doesn't know when I will regain sensation, he just says I should.

I know its a little far gone to be talking about swelling, but there is kinda still some there. My right side of this photo, is still 'thicker; than the other, which is due to the mass of muscle, which has been described to me as 'shifted in to a pile' when my face was rotated, so the thinner side is thinner literally because it has less muscle on it. the thicker side will settle down with time, but even if it didn't I wouldn't be bothered.




(On a side note, I got hit in the face at a concert the other month and OH MY GOD it hurt - I can feel the metal in the sides of my face, and around them was a sharp shooting pain and it swelled a little the next few days.)

Despite not posting, I still visit here probably 5 times a month to see how y'all doing, and I must say theres some amazing results you've got!

Natasha! (awimpsguidetoorthognathicsurgery.blogspot.co.uk)  You look happier each time I see your updates! Hope you have fun in Germany!


Corrinne, (jawsurgery-journey.blogspot.co.uk) your de-braced smile is beautiful :)

and Amanda (bracefacethesequel.blogspot.co.uk) You're glowing! Good luck with your family!


7 comments:

  1. You are so sweet!! Thank you so much!! One thing I didn't mention on my last post is that I am still numb... However, it's gotten much better over time. My upper gums are pretty much totally numb, but my chin numbness has gone away. I hope yours fades!!! Congrats on being so close to your one year mark!

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  2. So glad to hear you are doing amazing! You look fabulous, and hope your feeling comes back soon. I am still a little numb myself, though I don't really notice it. Some days I have a weird popping feeling only when I am chewing… but some days I absolutely no popping! Anyways just wanted to stop by and say hello, and so glad that you are doing good!

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  3. Hi, Im having double jaw surgery but at the beginning as not got my braces on yet. Your transformation is amazing! I have started a blog.....http://donnasjawsurgery.wordpress.com/

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  4. You look great! :) I am really enjoying reading through blogs about the surgery - I have mine on the 5th of June! I'm nervous, but I am keeping positive. ♥
    Thanks so much for writing about it.

    Abigail
    http://maxillofacialmemories.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Hey! Not long now then! I'm sure you've been told, but you'll be fine :)
      all these blogs made my experience what it was, they answered questions that the surgeons couldn't, and when you see a good before and after it fills you with confidence.

      Good luck, Abi! And post loads of pictures :)

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