NAHKY's Long Bracial Journey - New Pics Pg 16

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#106 Post by **nahky** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:40 am

What made me decide to have the operation?

A mmmmmmmmmultitude of reasons Vincent, let me put them in dot points, because i like dot points.

*I needed a change in my life, i was dissatisfied with the bite i had

*My bad bite (Underbite [which you can see in the teeth pics])

*Which affected my appearance, negatively

*My negative image of myself, affected my confidence, my interactions with others at times

*I couldn't eat corn on the cob! Thats a crime within itself. Or chicken wings, my teeth had no contact to be able to pull off such manouvres

*I shiver at the thought of feeling so self conscious just because someone was viewing me side view. That uneasy paranoid feeling that i get because i was mildly teased at times in middle school.

*I was assymetrical, my chin was growing at some strange angle, I had a crooked mouth basically. Didnt look good and didnt function well put simply.

Now thats all gone, face is even, underbite gone, teeth touch. Confidence up.

#107 Post by **lionfish** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 1:40 am

You look great, nahky. Your swelling has really subsided. You're right though; you did look like Big Momma there for a while - LOL!!

#108 Post by **smile** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 1:52 am

Lookin' gooood Jason. I'm so glad you're past being a little low. =]

#109 Post by **Vonster** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 7:42 pm

Ooooohhhhhhh....I'm so happy for you!!!! What a huge difference--I can't wait to see a profile shot; I'm sure it will be even more dramatic!

Congratulations!!!

Vonster

#110 Post by **nahky** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:31 am

Thanks Vonster, Linda, KK, Smile, Lionfish, Svensk Tiger and ChrisK

I havent got access to a digital camera as of now, but i did take a web cam pic of my before and after bite

Now you dont see my bottom teeth and jaw jutting out no longer, and the shape of my face is restored. And my bottom lip doesnt need to strain and stretch. Its wonderful to have a normal bite. Its like the Doc fit me together like a puzzle with two correct pieces, while before, someone was shoving the wrong pieces together. Well thats my analogy and im stickin to it.

Update: Im 15 days post op. To me, i still feel puffy. At certain angles in the mirror, i look normal again. Still have a slight double chin though. I even attempted to go to the gym, wasnt the brightest idea, because i tired very quickly and felt sligh pressure in my swollen areas from lifting light weights. I stopped immediately. Plus looking in the mirror and seeing a chubby-me wasnt too appealing.

The bottom half of my face looks very smooth. Even quite stiff. Looks like i've had botox injections because the muscles arent trained yet to. So im doing lots of exercises to keep things going smoothly. Lots of kiss blowing and fishlips. I've learnt how to adjust to my new smile. A smile where i keep my teeth clench and closed, what a revelation!

Im 'having fun' with my first elastics. It is two square configurations on the sides. At least it signifies the conclusion of my treatment. 3 more months and im outta these braces. It'll be good. I find the yellowing of certain teeth very off putting at this point.

My last consult with surgeon: He told me things were healing smoothly and i wasnt very swollen. But i had to remian of a no-chew diet for another 3 weeks. It was a bit daunting knowing i couldnt eat for that much longer. But i know its for the best. Im just thankful my molars touch and teeth line up really nicely, so that when i do get the ok to chew, it will come easily.

And i saw the OD earlier this week and he said my bite was great.

Thats that for another update

#111 Post by **juf_84** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:54 am

Hi Nahky!

I just wanted to let you know I've been following your story and it, along with the pics, has been inspirational.

You've done really well to come through it and to stay so positive!

Good luck with the next few weeks on the soft diet- I will be there soonish as B-Day is not too far away.

#112 Post by **smile** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:32 pm

I'm soo jealous you'll be out of braces 3 months post-surgery! Mine will probably be more like 6.

Your bite's looking wonderful - and aren't you glad it's downhill from here? =]

#113 Post by **nvcarissa** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:38 pm

Excellent results!! I am so glad you are feeling better. The pics are dramatic!

#114 Post by **ironyengine** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:46 pm

Looking good, nahky! I bet you're eager to be done with it... three weeks of not chewing sucks, but I'm sure you'll be through it quickly enough that it won't matter. Happy healing!

#115 Post by **MsTee** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:13 pm

Hi Nahky!

I'm new to the board (see my thread for my story). I've read through your thread and viewed the pics. I must say...you are a brave soul! But I know you feel that it's all worth it!

Hope to hear from you soon!

~*Ms Tee*~

#116 Post by **nahky** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 7:41 am

Just a quick pic -

Comparison of my closed-mouth smiles. I can do it now without looking awkward. Shaved all my hair off. SIck of doing my hair.
Its been a month now, just gettting on with life as usual, but with heaps more confidence and relaxation. I feel like myself in my own skin.

#117 Post by **MsTee** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:16 am

Lookin' good Nahky! Love the haircut!

#118 Post by **lionfish** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:58 pm

You look great, Jason. And the haircut suits.

#119 Post by **Brandyleigh35** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:00 pm

Wow! what a difference a month makes! You look great!

Question for you. Did you have the slight incisions in your cheeks to insert the screws like NvCarissa has? I didn't see any marks but just wondered.

Brandy

#120 Post by **nahky** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:09 pm

Wow! what a difference a month makes! You look great! Question for you. Did you have the slight incisions in your cheeks to insert the screws like NvCarissa has? I didn't see any marks but just wondered.
Brandy

Im not sure yet, i'll ask my surgeon, im seeing him in a few hours for the post-op consults. I'll get my new x-rays done as well.

I dont have any marks on my cheeks, but i do ahve 4 dots on the left side of my neck. they are spaced out pretty evenly, so if you were to do a dot-to-dot with them, it would create a square shape. And i ahve two dots on the other side of my neck. They are very light an not noticeable.

I'll tell you all how things go this afternoon.

slight update: I can chew kinda again, I ate KFC the other nite. I can chew easily on things like pastas and noodles and eggs and rice.

I've been going to gym for sometime now. So no porblem there

Now im looking for a new job. its all good. Next milestone will be these braces off.

til next time