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Goodness, I need a new post so I don't keep seeing my FACE pop up

It's been an odd sort of feeling to be looked at and commented at.  I do like the occasional compliment, but I'm starting to feel like the poster child for orthodontics/oral surgery.  This morning I went to my ortho appt. and pretty much EVERY ortho assistant ooh'ed and ah'ed over me.  I'd hear, "you look great", "you look beautiful" ... all very nice compliments.  I guess I'm not all that good with taking them.  I feel the need to shoot back with a response of "yeah, but I still have some swelling here and there".

I really am happy with the results, but I'm not quite there with being 100% satisfied.

  • I'd like to feel my entire face ... still lots of numb spots
  • I'd like to smile and look happy ... the way I think I should (whatever that new smile will be).  It's just odd to feel my upper teeth sit slightly over my bottoms.
  • I can't wait to regain the strength to open my mouth up more fully (still tight and a bit sore)
  • I'd like to talk normally ... still sound a little mumbly and very nasal (all my sinuses are a bit clogged)
  • I'd like the swelling to go away so that I can look in the mirror and see the true "me"
  • Of course I would like the BRACES OFF ... hopefully in 3 weeks when I go back to the orthodontist, I can ask that question (Hoping by late FALL, they are off)

I'm quite vain ... I know it.

It would just be nice to get back to normal.  

Next week, I'm going to get back into my exercise routine.  I need the mental release and while I still look skinny, I may as well do a little toning ;)
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Unknown said…
How long can it take for those numb spots to go away? That must feel so weird.

I hope your healing continues to go well!
2:56 PM
Rita said…
You do look great, even at 6 days. Can you give any pointers on what you did to recover so well. My surgery is April 7th. It is coming fast now, so I am trying to get everything in order. Thanks for your post. It is helping me a lot. : )
5:20 PM
southernjoy said…
The numbness would drive me crazy!
10:12 PM
Aimee said…
I can't wait to see more pictures!! :)
12:22 AM
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