Wednesday, September 19, 2012

DONE!!! 15 months post op

Hey Bloggers.

It certainly has been awhile, but I wanted to check back in and update you all. I'm sorry I have been so distant. As you can imagine, Life got busy!! I have been thinking about you all, especially those who have recently had surgery or preparing to go in soon. I will try my best to get up to date with your posts. I do really hope even though I am not on here as much anymore that my blog continues to help others.

Ok, so I've just come back from a massive 6 week holiday over in the UK and US. I had a fantastic time and even got to meet up with 2 very special bloggers (Dani and Amanda) in beautiful Santa Monica. What a great catchup we had! I still can't really believe it. I started this blog here from Sydney, Australia and would have never thought that one day I would have the chance to meet not one fellow blogger but 2 on the other side of the world!!!!! Very cool experience and one I will never forget :)

On Tuesday I had my final review with my Orthodontist. He took me for a quick trip down memory lane, looking at all my dental photos dating way back to when I first came into his practice at around 12years of age. So many photos on file of me and my teeth/bite showing my slow progress and gradual improvement over the years. Seeing his official before/after photos of me is always overwhelming. Such a massive change. He is very pleased with how everything has turned out, as am I!!!!
It's definitely a surreal feeling knowing that I am now 'on my own', I'm finally done with his treatment after such a loooong journey and many years of appointments. I am so very thankful for his time, commitment and on going persistence with fixing my bite and teeth. I would have never received such an incredible smile without his and my surgeon's amazing expertise and skills. Such a gift :)

Here's a few update photos. I graduated from University back in May. I was so excited to get some nice photos with my family and braces FREE.


                                                           
                                                                  Finally a graduate :)


With my beautiful Sister and Mum <3 


With my big bro on London Bridge. 

Friday, April 13, 2012

I'm Back!!!

Hey Guys,

It's been a long time since my last blog post! To say I've been busy is an understatment. I've been SUPER BUSY, working 50+ hour weeks as a Restaurant Manager, and getting hardly any time to do anything but work, eat and sleep! I am taking some time out now before I begin work in the afternoon to update you all. My new home is the Northern Beaches, Sydney. Postcode 2093 :) I've been here since Dec 2011.
I live 5 mins drive to Manly beach. Really love it here! My new unit which I am sharing with one other flatmate is 15mins walk from my sis and my gorgeous Neice and Nephews. I love being able to see them more regularly now.

I can't believe how quickly the last 3-4mths have gone by. I am nearly at the 11month post surgery mark!!!! CRAZY. At the moment I am not experiencing much jaw pain at all. My Jaw was clicking and grinding quite a bit towards the end of last year and the beginning on 2012, but it seems to have settled down remarkably. I still need to book in to see a Osteopath so I can get some jaw exercises happening. I've just been so busy working, I haven't had any chance to see one yet. I do notice that some tightness and stiffness in the muscles on the right side of my face near my bottom lip/chin area. When I am talking a lot at work I REALLY notice how stiff it still is in that particular area. It's very annoying, but time will tell If this settles down, or will be permanent. I really hope not. Other then that I don't have much to report. I am basically eating everything. Some things like apples and carrots, I still need to cut up smaller, but it's not big deal. Love food so much haha


Below are some random iphone snaps from the last few months. I am STILL getting used to seeing my new smile/profile in the mirror, but I am VERY happy with my teeth/bite and how everything has turned out. My nose however has changed and from a front on perspective I'm definitely NOT in love with it's appearance, but I am trying hard not to get too worried about it. Need to just start living and enjoying "Me".

Hope you guys are all doing well :)





Me and my beautiful Niece

My fav restaurant on Balmoral Beach.
Sydney Medibank International 2012.