Status of the jaw itself
- Still numb in places. My left side of my chin(where more asymmetry was fixed) definitely still has a deadness to it compared to my right. Good news is that when I touch it at different angles, the sensation is indescribable, I'd say it's most compared to knocking your funny bone on the elbow.
- Other parts that are numb include both sides on the cheeks under the eyes, compared to my left chin it's nothing
- My upper lip/middle part of the nose(the part that splits your 2 nose holes, I have no idea what that's called) tingles when touched.
- In summary, this has been my numbing situation for quite a while and it seems like it will take some time go away.
- Eating has been excellent, my stomach is still quite shrunken and is taking some time to increase. I can chew pretty much everything, but I am always really conscious when I bite into crunchier things. No, eating is not perfect yet and I'm roughly 5 months in.
The Orthodontist trip
Now I went to the orthodontist a while back(2 weeks ago) and was basically given bad news. My teeth are perfectly straight. However, there is still some alignment to do. I popped the question. "How much longer do I need braces for?" The answer - "Until summer." ****!
They say that they can only move my teeth at a certain speed so that the bones can calcify accordingly. I don't really have an opinion on that, but I know that every time I get a new wire I don't get any soreness or barely any indication that much more movement is needed. So, it's basically a waiting game. It also sucks that I'm in 4th year university rocking braces but it could be worse. Keep calm and carry on. Right? Right?
Meeting old friends
It's been, just, weird. I get weird looks almost everyone that I reintroduce myself to. I didn't think I'd have to refer to my jaw surgery so many times but usually that's been the case. It's either: new braces? new haircut? skinnier? taller? younger? Why are you different? They've all been weird. People I've met this year obviously don't have that and therefore it has been somewhat refreshing. I feel like this whole journey has started a new chapter in my life. Coming out of surgery I've lost a lot of my cockiness and have been somewhat humbled. Warning: Lots of time to self-reflect when sitting in a reclining chair may do that to you. I feel like a new person. Much more laid back than I was before. Weird.
Anyhow here's a picture. I plan on doing a video at the 6 month mark.
3 comments:
I can totally relate to the constant explanation to people about your jaw surgery! I didn't think I would STILL be discussing it with people 4+ months out, but I am. and it's starting to get old! Haha
Boo to numbness hey!!! I still have a few areas that are really bothering me. I mainly have numbing left on the right side of my bottom lip, cheek and chin area. The other side feels completely fine. I'm really hoping it starts to subside..
And yes I too am still explaining my surgery to people also! somewhat annoying!
Hey Rhianna I guess we are the same but on opposite sides. I guess it's just a matter of time.
And Dani, I find myself always contemplating whether or not to give them a quick spiel about it, or not. You're always meeting people you haven't seen since 4 months ago so it's going to take a while haha.
Hopefully we all get through these end times. :)
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