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Photos from the wedding!! 15th August 2009

Swelling has really subsided now... not sure if there is any more to go.. but they do say it takes 6-12 months for the full swelling to go, and i guess it has been 3 months so far.

The wedding was the most perfect day of my life. Def made up for all the pain i had gone through with the surgery.. was and am soooo happy!

More photos post op..

More post op photos, minus the makeup, and more angles.

and more photos

Following on from the last post, more photos of side angles and me trying to close my mouth!

Pre Jaw Surgery photos

Pre Jaw Surgery Photos

Right, i managed to take some photos yesterday so there is a record of what i looked like before jaw surgery. I have tried to take as many shots from different angles so you can see the extent of the problem, the side shots show a good view of the receding chin i have, and the front shots show my overjet and inability to close my mouth! I have big teeth, therefore not making a gummy smile that evident - saving grace, but hopefully this will look better when they move my top jaw up (Maxilla impaction of 3mm) which will enable my lips to close, and also show less tooth when i smile.

Pre Jaw Surgery Prep

Some of things i have procured over the last few weeks which should help with my recovery are:

Arnica 30x Tablets - from Nelsons pharmacy, london
Traumeel Cream - from Nelsons pharmacy
Bromelain - from Boots

The above should help reduce swelling, i fond the advise from Susan Blog very useful!

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I am currently also taking:

Vitamin C
Multi Vit tablets

Pre jaw Surgery - 24th May 2009

Hi All,I have decided to start a blog, primarily because I am having Jaw surgery, and i have read lots of other blogs that have really helped me learn more about jaw surgery and the affects of post surgery. I thought it would be useful to add my experience, and add pics, and give details of my particular surgery to help anyone who is having something similar or the same operation.

On the 30th May i shall be having mandibular advancement of about 8mm (So moving lower jaw forward) and having Maxilla Impaction of 3mm (moving my top jaw straight up). There will be autorotation of the jaw and the vertical excess of the face will be reduced.

The more technical terms for this surgery is:
LeFort I Maxillary osteotomy: Moving the upper jaw in any position. Sagittal Split Mandibular osteotomy : Used to move the lower jaw forward or backward
So this will be taking place at the Surrey Hospital on the 30th May, under the guidance of Paul Johnson.

I shall be posting some pre surgery photos shortly, showing of my receding chin, and slightly gummy smile, all which should be corrected through the surgery. I am looking forward to it in one way, as i am excited about having a functional bite, i have been told having a new bite is like having a hi tech blender! Def looking forward to that!! and also an improved profile. I am getting married in 10 weeks, so hope that most of the swelling is gone by then, probably unlikely, but as long as i don't look like Alvin the chipmunk ill be happy!!!

So, welcome to my blog! Hope its of some use to someone!