I drove past dentist on my way home, so I decided to just drop by and make my appointment. I see them Thursday.
Well, it's almost week 7! I've been "chewing" for almost a week, now. I'm very gentle, but excited about my new chewing ability. The mechanics of my face are a little discouraging. My top lip is so tight and doesn't really move when I smile, my open mouth smile looks weird. Like Cindy Lou Who or something.
My face is still swollen. I'm just wondering when will this go awaay.
I still have the "overbite" now. I'm kinda wondering when my top jaw will "move back a little" like the surgeons said it would.
And my nose. Ugh. My dad, for some werid reason, LOVES it. I have the opposite feelings. it's puffy, and gets really wide whenever I smile, especially when I smile "open mouth". I'm kinda hoping it well go back to normal once my face deflates and loosens up. I just wish I had a timeline when I know all this would be done with.
And today's recovery pic:
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Hey Kam,
Just wanted to pop in to say thank you for all of your comments/support. It is so comforting to know that someone else is dealing with the identity stuff. I think you look great by the way. You do look different. After a lot of thought, I've decided the most dramatic changes in appearance come with advancement of the upper jaw. Anyway, I'm rambling as usual. I hope everything works out just the way you want it to. =) I will of course keep checking your blog daily!
There's that smile. :)
Hey Kam!
I'm glad to hear you're recovering on schedule. And you're eating soft foods, now! I'm sure that's a huge relief!
I'm also glad to see you smiling. I hope all is well!
:0)
M
Kam I think your pics look awesome and I think I agree with your Dad ... well at least from the pics you show on this blog. Here's hoping you soon get to a place where you're just as thrilled with how you look!
Here's to your progress continuing to go well!
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