NAHKY's Long Bracial Journey - New Pics Pg 16

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#121 Post by **Caroline** » Tue May 23, 2006 12:00 pm

All the best to you, Nahky! Hope all goes well, and keep us posted...

#122 Post by **josephine** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:20 pm

You will have lots of us here thinking good thoughts for you on the big day (and thereafter), nahky!

#123 Post by **hannah164** » Tue May 23, 2006 9:21 pm

Good luck!

KEep us posted!

~Hannah

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#124 Post by **nahky** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:30 pm

Thank you are so so much. Just a quick update

The operation was a success

Im home now recovering, went in at 1pm, waited to 5pm, surgery finished at 2:30 i think, my monther dad and sisters came to visit. They came 30 minsutes after surgery. I didnt want them to stay long

Was picked up at 10am to go home by my brother and sister and mother

I ahve been eating well, drinking is fairly easy and eating soup aswell

It was very fustrating at the start, first couple ours after surgery. I was fully alert, my throat was soar and nose was blocked, was hard to breathe.

underbite is gone. I cant bite down now, im too swollen. My cheeks have puffed out so much. I look like a hippo. Or a person wearing a fat suit, it is quite funny.

thankoyu all for all your support.

My family is supporting me heaps and very empaethic, even though i am scaring my little nephew, he doesnt wanna be near me at all, lol.

i'll my a orthognathic surgery diary soon enough including pics.

til next time. thankyou all

Jason

#125 Post by **lionfish** » Thu May 25, 2006 7:12 pm

Glad to hear you've come out the other side safely, Nahky. It sounds like you're doing well post surgery, which is great.

Look forward to updates.

#126 Post by **nahky** » Fri May 26, 2006 1:57 am

Thankyou Kiwikren, Linda, and everyone else giving me support.

Today was the 3rd day, and by far the most difficult. Thw swelling is peaking. I feel like im carrying two very heavy sacks in my cheeks.

I felt quite depressed today at times. But then thought about my normla bite i wil soon have.

I tried my best eat as much as i could. im so suproised by this sweling, i cant keep my lips closed at all. constantly open ajar, so things get dry quick. This is by far the most challenging thing ever i ahve ever encountered.

Im trying to stay positive and remeber all the advice. thanks everyone. I'll try tto get more indepth next time. im getting a bit tired sitting here now.

sidenote: my mum and sister have been the best, caring for me, they ahve been very patient.

#127 Post by **Caroline** » Fri May 26, 2006 4:31 am

Great to see that you have such a great support system within your family! Don't worry, if you say the swelling is at its peak today, it will start diminishing as of tomorrow. I have not gone through OS, but did have facial surgery 4 years ago, and day 3 was definitely the worse for me. It's all uphill from here!

Best of luck!

#128 Post by **nahky** » Fri May 26, 2006 8:49 am

I couldnt sleep properly tonight. Constantly waking up. I just cant get comfortable. Only the hospital bed was accomodating enough.

I really hate this. the pressure i feel in my head is so immense. I cringe eveytime i see thr mirror. I scare myself. i look sub-human. I dont think i've peaked yet. Its worth it in the end. But at this point, i dont think i'd do it again if given a chance. this is a gory horrible experience.

my breath stinks, i eat by letting my lower lip hanging over the rim of the bowl and use and spooon to slurp it into my mouth. Every slight movement of my head, i feel blood rushing to my cheeks.

Im strating to bruise all over my neck. and my lips r HUGE, now with bruising.

i hate this.

AL worth it in the END!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARGHhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#129 Post by **josephine** » Fri May 26, 2006 4:32 pm

If you find yourself getting discouraged or depressed, remember that all the bad parts are entirely temporary. Also you may be getting mood effects from a) aftereffects from anesthesia (very common), b) drugs you're taking, and/or c) crazy sleep patterns that are necessary at first. Just pamper yourself as much as you can and wait it out and you'll do fine! Make everyone take extra good care of you!

#130 Post by **lionfish** » Fri May 26, 2006 6:38 pm

I feel for you, mate, but I'm sure in a few days you'll start to feel better. Your attitude is great, keeping the long term goal in mind.

#131 Post by **nahky** » Sat May 27, 2006 12:25 am

Hey thanks guys

I think today is the peaking day of my swelling. day 3 - 4 . I feel ok

THe swelling will subside i tell myself. Its quite comical my appearance. I could be the double for big momma in big momma's house.

I had a good nap today in the afternoon.

Im soldiering on! just kickin back now and listening to some tunes. then might have a bubble bath later. it can only get better from here

things that are keeping me in perspective

*no more underbite!

* I have an even, symetrically face now, althought it is baloon-like currently

*the wait has ended, its over and done with. the hardest bits are over and i survived!

until next time...

"If its bitter at the start, then its sweeter at the end!" (Madonna)

#132 Post by **lionfish** » Sat May 27, 2006 12:50 am

I can tell you're feeling better - your humour is back!

Enjoy the bubble bath, it's the right kind of weather for it too.

Take care.

#133 Post by **smile** » Sat May 27, 2006 2:02 am

Just wanted to say, hang in there Jason! It's all downhill from here I'm sure.

Feel better soon!

Website · #134 Post by **alexa** » Sun May 28, 2006 2:25 pm

Glad you're starting to feel a little bit better....the swelling will go down soon, so don't stay too discouraged!

I'm sure the end result will totally be worth it!

#135 Post by **chrisk** » Sun May 28, 2006 7:54 pm

Congratulations, nahky on getting through your surgery and those difficult first days, and try and stay positive. (And you are GREAT at being positive) Just think, you are post-surgery when there are so many of us still waiting for surgery or for a date. At least, you can now concentrate on your recovery - and the next thing you will be working towards will be braces removal day.

Your journey to surgery day was a long one, so take every day as it comes and before you know it you'll be back to normal (with a great profile and bite).

I've been told that the first 10 days after surgery are the hardest - you have swelling, you're getting the anaesthestic out of your system, and your body is recuperating so give yourself the rest that you deserve. It sounds like you have a fantastic support system so take it easy and before long you'll be back to your best.

Take care
Chrisk