i have gotten so many questions about why the devil would i break my face…lots of people say…you were pretty before…why would you spend the money and go through the pain…well 1st off thanks, but…i soooo did not do this for the looks…i had issues that couldn’t be solved any other way. my jaw grew way crooked and i had an underbite…so…i had a headaches everyday of my life and a migraine probably 3 times a month…which in my book migraine = so painful i loose my sight. also i couldn’t close my mouth…so i was a mouth breather…couldn’t breathe through my nose…because of that i had paper thin gum tissue…so thin i was going to loose my bottom teeth in a couple of years. crazy i know…i have actually been prepping for this surgery for 2 years…it is why i had braces again and gum surgery. now it has only been 16 days since my surgery, but i can already close my mouth and breathe through my nose…which for me is absolutely amazing.
the next question i get is…what did they actually do to you. it seems really crazy to think about but…they took my top jaw and cut off of my skull and and cut away 5 to 7mm off the top of my jaw…they also broke it into 3 pieces (in a Y shape) and then screwed back together onto my skull straight. then they took out 3mm off each side of my bottom jaw and 5mm chunk out of my chin. i have a total of 36 screws and 7 titanium plates in my face where they will stay for the rest of my life. they stop being of any use after 8 weeks but who wants to go through surgery again to get them taken out. from my nose to my chin 1/2″ was taken off in length. so i look a little different. when i have the swelling down, i will do a before and after pic.
i am doing really good…tired and weak which is super lame…but the pain is almost completely gone. i have been able to get out a little, and i am def. going to be at totally t next week. can’t wait to see all my ladies. seriously thanks to all those who have been so sweet and concerned. every nice comment on my blog is like candy to me (oh how i wish i could chew!) peace friends! heidi lynn
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Heidi, you looked amazing today. I’m so crazy shocked at how well you are doing after only a couple of weeks from surgery. I’m glad it worked out the way you hoped and that the pain is not too intense. Keep up the healing process and feel all better soon!
By Joey on 06.13.08 9:34 pm | Permalink
Oh that is so great and I support you any way and any whoo.
I will buy you that candy to wait for then okie dokie.
take care of you, were all pulling for you!
By Michelle Aguilar on 06.13.08 10:09 pm | Permalink
Heidi, I understand what a big decision it is to attempt to fix something on yourself, even when it is almost absolutely necessary. It takes a lot of determination and it isn’t until way after the fact that you realize it was so worth it. Hang in there, every day is a blessing as you get closer to “normalcy.” Congrats on the “new” you!
By Susan M. on 06.13.08 10:17 pm | Permalink
You are one brave lady!
Now about your wonderful comments regarding your Mum. I hope one day my children will say such beautiful things about me. How truly blessed you are to have each other
By Janelle on 06.13.08 10:44 pm | Permalink
been thinkin’ tons about you sister…sending prayers o’ super fast/as non-painful as possible recovery your way!!
♥ang
By angie dunn on 06.14.08 11:33 am | Permalink
It doesn’t matter why you did what you did – we will still love andcherish you no matter what. I am glad you are healing like a champion. I feel your pain about the candy thing. I am a total candy-holic. I hope to see you soon.
By Jackie McCormick on 06.14.08 12:35 pm | Permalink
Heidi
You are such an amazing woman, I admire you for so many reasons… I have tried explaining your surgery to other people who don’t know you, and it is just mind boggling. Not to mention painful! So glad to see you today and know that you are on the road to mending…blessings
Melissa
By melissa cavanaugh on 06.14.08 12:47 pm | Permalink
Heidi! It was awesome to see you at work yesterday! We must discuss any books you read while healing up. I hope there were some good ones!
By Emily Jones on 06.15.08 9:34 am | Permalink
Heidi! What can I say that hasn’t already been said? You look amazing after such a short time. However, it probably seems like a lifetime to you! Hope you had some good books to keep you company. Will see you Wednesday. Pat
By Pat Zurga on 06.16.08 1:03 pm | Permalink
So proud of you! You have the courage of a soldier, going through medical battle. You look so good – I didn’t recognize you, when I saw you the other day!
So glad your headaches are going away, and that you can breathe through your nose (I had no idea you couldn’t do something I take so for granted).
See ya Thursday at TT!
By Carol K on 06.17.08 9:20 pm | Permalink
HEIDI!!! I didn’t realize that this all happened!! You are amazing. It looks like it was one rough surgery but you look really great. I actually think you look more like Hillary in those last pictures than I ever thought you have – strange. I hope you are feeling 100% soon. California will definitely help.
By Melanie on 06.21.08 8:31 pm | Permalink
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