So, I noticed that when I chew I have pain on the left side. It is still a little tender there and feels like it might be muscular. It is more annoying than painful though, and only when I chew, but it is a little tender to the touch. I might mention it at my next appointment for somewhere, but I am still only a few months out so I'm kind of just dealing with it.
I can open about two and a half fingers consistently. I get a lot of noise in my jaw when I open and close and I suspect over time I will get most of my mobility back. I'll keep working on it!
I am due to get these fffing things off of my teeth in May and I can't wait to look in the mirror and be DONE! I'm looking forward to getting a sparkly retainer! I'm thinking aqua. I hope they have aqua!
January 31, 2009
Almost 4 months post-op!
Almost two months post-op
My cheek looks swollen in this picture, but that is just the way my head is turned. That side has virtually no swelling. Tomorrow will mark two months since I went under the knife.
5 weeks 5 days
Still a little swollen, but not bad!
Three photos from the 5.2 week mark
Still a little swollen on the left. Still have a few stitches that need to come out.
Today! Three Weeks and Two Days Post Op!
Getting There...Still Swollen, but Feeling Good!
Another One From Today
And From the Front!
A Smile from Today!
Still A Tricky Adventure
16 Days
From the side
16 days later
Is it time for food yet?
Day 14.5 Side View
And again, I have a chin.
Day 14.5
Still swollen, but I can see the swelling going down.
Day 13
From the Side
Day 13
No Hat!
Day 13
LUCKY 13: Feeling a little better, looking a little better
Day 13
From the side
Another Pic from Day 11
Chin Glue is Evil!
11 Days
Still Rockin a Sticky Chin
10 Days Out
My Chin is Sticky
Today: 9 Days Post-op
From the front. Still a little chippy, but getting much better. I am looking forward to seeing the final result!
Two Days After Surgery
Damn Gina! This girl is swollen!
A Frontal Picture Before Surgery
My doctor calls this "posturing" (this is kind of what I will look like after surgery, I am pushing my lower jaw as far forward as I can here).
My Gross Before Picture
I NEVER let people knowingly see me from this angle with a relaxed chin.
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19 months post op14 years ago
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oops14 years ago
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The Braces are off!15 years ago
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2 comments:
I think you're right; both that it should get better(not that that helps in the mean time, except for a bit of peace-of-mind, perhaps) and that it doesn't hurt to mention it.
Oh! Being done. Won't that be the best feeling ever?! OOoooow~ Sparkly! Aqua! That would be fun! And glow in the dark? :)
I know, I feel like a kid when it comes to this stuff! Gotta make it fun right?
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