This surgery seems so long ago now. It feels normal, almost like it never happened, and I am so happy with the result. The new me is now just me. When I look in the mirror I see myself. It took a while to get used to it, but I know how to smile with my new face now. I learned to re-eat, learned to smile, learned that I can survive without solid food for six weeks.
So, I am taking the blog down soon. I hope that those people who followed it found it useful. I hope looking at the before and after pics, and reading about how it really wasn't so bad inspired some, and maybe calmed the nerves of others.
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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3 comments:
Glad that you are doing so well and that you are happy with your results.
You should leave your blog up. I know that I had read blogs from lots of people who had the surgery a long time ago but they where still helpful and your blog was really helpful...you never know who may stumble across it :)
I agree with Jackie. Your blog and your results are inspirational. I stumbled across it and I'm glad I did. I know it's something that is in the past for you, but for others it is their present. Also, I like the style of your writing. It makes me feel more comfortable about the whole process.
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