I think more swelling has gone down in the last few days! YAY. Actually last night I was able to close my lips together with not much strain, and it felt semi normal. However today this was not the case at all, but they have definitely loosened up and I feel there is more movement in that area when I talk. I am hitting the shops this arvo. I need to find a birthday present for my nephew who's turning 5 this week. This will be the first time I've actually been out amongst lots of people in public other then the movie cinema. I don't feel completely comfortable about my appearance yet, but it's slowly getting there.
The area around my nostrils and cheeks is still really sore and lumpy to touch. When I laugh, this area is so painful. I guess it's just sore from the swelling around the plates and screws in my top jar.
I really want to look at my X-rays again. I got a copy at the hospital, but then I handed them to my OS at our first post op appointment. I thought they were mine to keep, but apparently not. I asked If I could get a copy and my surgeon's receptionist said she will try to get me one later on. I think I deserve to have a copy right? It is my face and everything.
Dani or Tina, do you both have a copy of your post surgery xrays? It's so weird, but kinda cool looking at all the plates and screws that are holding the jaw and chin in place. ekkk
You look so normal and awesome and not pre-surgical! Whoo hoo! I did not get my x-rays. My OS seems to not volunteer that stuff. I have to specifically ask.
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ReplyDeleteLooking marvelous lady! Seriously, you have the cutest face and I am saving your pics to my computer so I can show my OS how I want my chin/jawline to look (not exactly like yours but feminine like yours). You must be so happy! Have you noticed any differences in your self-confidence since the surgery? You were beautiful before but now, well, WOW!! I'm so happy for you!!
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Tara, Tina, and Sarah.. thank you so much for your positive feedback, I really appreciate it. I have been totally blown away with all the nice comments I have been receiving from you guys. (My blogger friends)
ReplyDeleteBefore surgery I would have NEVER described my profile as pretty, cute or remotely feminine, so It feels very surreal to be hearing this now.
I struggled so much with my appearance due to my open bite for MANY years, and now I can honestly say for the first time ever that I love my profile, I love having a chin and I LOVE the fact I now have a functioning bite. So yes, I am happy :)
Tara thats amazing that you like my profile enough to show your OS! Wow!! I will have to tell my OS how much positive feedback his skills are getting :) I owe all this to him :)
Rhianna! You were beautiful before too...just so you know! It's just that now you are perfect! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love Tara's comment about saving photos of your face because it really is the perfect shape! I have to admit I am a little bit jealous! You look great!!
ReplyDeletewow u look great! and healing so well for 25 days in!
ReplyDeleteDo you know if there are potentially bad effects of having screws and plates in the jaw? My brother was worried when I wanted to undergo jaw surgery that as I age, the skin and bones droop and the screws might mess up my face?
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