Hey Brandon and everybody. I have not been here for some time, cause last monday I woke up with a lot more swelling (on the side of the face that is already most swollen). I got penicillin. It was a post - op infection. It was very scary, but it is much better now.
I have a few things on my mind. First of all, I have felt a little depressed the last few days, because it sometimes feels like the process of swelling going down, has stopped ( I think you can experience some weird thoughts through this period).
I think I have had very similar operation as you Brandon, both upper and lower jaw. I have looked (repeatedly) on your videos, and I am still very swollen. Especially at the lower sides of the chin. The thing that maybe is a bit different with me, is that they also moved the upper jaw a little to the side, and cut off some gum.
I have two issues though. The first is that inside my upper lip, right under my nose, it is quite painful when i touch it. I have tried to look under the lip, but its not easy because of a lot of braces and pain.I hope it is caused by stiches or something.
The other thing is that on one side of the face, from under the eye, half my nose, and down to the underlip, it feels like I have som kind of implate. I do not think I have that. It feels like a thin plate has been put under my skin. Its very uncomfortable. When I touch it, it is very hard.. Does anyone have had any similarity to this?? I will ask the doctor the next time I go. Anyway, people say I look great, so that is nice, even if I am not quite there myself yet. But i am gonna focus on being postive.
I must say it is amazing what you do for us "jaw - people" on this blog Brandon. Spending so much time answering us. I am very greatful.
I got very happy today when I read the last topics. I can relate a lot to swelling and self - esteem issues. I mean, just putting my hair up in a ponytale ( I used to hide a little, under my hair) out in public is going to be great.
One last thing. On thursday I am taking my outsidebraces off. I have the ordinary ones on the inside, so it is very full in there right now. I cannot wait. Those braces has operation hooks on them, and they cause me so much soreness inside the lips. It will be fantastic to get rid off them hooks. i will give a report after that.
Thanx again. Anette :)
