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33 Year Old Woman with 7mm Overbite
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Hello all, my name is Melodie and I have my...
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Hello all, my name is Melodie and I have my surgery date scheduled....finally! I'm a 33 year old Mother of one. I've been waiting for this surgery since I was 21 years old but haven't had the money or insurance to do so. I'm excited for this journey and even with reading the scary stories with the good I'm going to take a chance! I'm ready to change my bite for the better. I've been so self conscious my whole life with my profile and how my smile is so I'll be posting many pics and keeping everyone updated. I'm actually getting my surgery done on base here where my husband is currently stationed. One of the Military doctors are preforming the surgery. I've heard the Doctor Shirley is the best! So, my mind is at ease. Please let me know if anyone has any questions I can answer...I'll be happy to let you know anything! :) stay tuned for my new face and outlook on life!
UPDATED FROM MrsMelodie
5 days pre
Surgery next week. December 9th!!
It's getting close and I'm getting anxious and surprisingly not nervous. I guess I'm just ready to get it over with. I got my surgery hooks on last week and man do they hurt. Whew! But, not anything compared to jaw surgery. Well, included are some photos of before and after my surgery hooks were added. Ask me any questions you have....I'll be happy to help! :)
Replies (8)
December 7, 2016
Congratulations on taking this step; it's so exciting! Are you doing anything in particular to prepare?
December 7, 2016
Thank you. I'm just trying to get over my cold to get this surgery! I'm so excited and honestly, I think I've over prepared watching videos.
December 7, 2016
Oh no, feel better! You know, I figure if you're not psyching yourself out, you can't overprepare. :)Â
December 7, 2016
Right! :). I've been waiting for this opportunity for so long...nothing can change my mind.
December 14, 2016
Congratulations on knowing your date! Mine is a month from now on 1/13/14. I'm freaking out.
December 14, 2016
Let me know if you have any questions. I'm on Day 5 and just getting through day by day.
February 18, 2017
Hi, Could you pls tell me is it a safe surgery all over? Can you pls share your entire experience.
February 18, 2017
It is. I'm gaining feeling back and no more phantom pains. I feel great and I'm healing and feeling better daily.
UPDATED FROM MrsMelodie
1 day post
Surgery Finished!
So, I finished the surgery and I'm staying at this hospital till tomorrow morning. Which, it's 2am here so I made it though day one into day 2! I'm super swollen and the pain is there but bearable for the chance at a more perfect smile and quality of life. :). The only complications was that one of my veins burst and it was extremely painful more so than my surgery. Oh, I did get some ice packs for my face that I haven't worn for a bit and I'm fine. :) Also, don't mind the pics right after surgery...I look dead. Yikes! Lol. But, I'm on the up and up. I'll be including some post-op pics so y'all can see and through the week. :)
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I just started my Journey. My braces were put on January 30, 2017 I wear them for 12 months and then I go in for my surgery to realign my jaw . I am also petrified but excited to see my outcome . Reading Your journey and seeing your pictures gave me strength.
Thank you again for sharing.