2 week post-op

[Guest guest]

Hey guys, I'm new to this thing, but I've been reading the posts and

it's so comforting to know that there's an entire community who has

either experienced, is experiencing, or will experience orthognathic

surgery, and currently, I am experiencing it. It's almost been 2

weeks since my upper jaw and genioplasty (chin reduction) surgery,

and I've become a little bit frustrated because of the whole liquid

diet thing, it's no fun. Most of my swelling has gone down and I am

grateful for that, but it's so tedious now that it's taking longer

for the swelling under my eyes, around my nose and mouth to go down.

I was really optimistic about everything until today for some reason,

it's like everything completely plummeted. I was doing my usual daily

activities like shopping, going to restaurants, and going to movies,

hanging with friends, but I'm just so anxious to look normal again

and eat solid foods that I miss sooo much! I just need to know if I

made the right choice about having this surgery in the first place

and if all this is really worth it. I'll post some before and after

photos once my frown turns upside down. P.S. I'm 18 and going to

college soon, so the hormones don't exactly help with all the

transitions I'm going through.

[Guest guest]

You and I are in the EXACT same place. I've been having mostly good

days - but every now and then, I look in the mirror and cry. What we

need is " The Swan " program, where we aren't allowed to look in the

mirror until " our transformation is complete " ! I also have had second

thoughts and I'm worried that my husband will never get to look at the

girl he married again. It's totally stressful. But, you're right -

it's only been two weeks. We ARE still swollen, even if most of the

swelling has gone away. I like the " Fiona " comparison. I was saying

I look like " Gertie " from E.T. - but you might be too young for that.

It was just Drew Barrymore with a really round pudgy face. Anyway -

I agree, it sucks waiting. I smell the pizza my husband orders, or

the spaghetti my mom cooks, and I just want to cry some more. But,

we'll make it through!! And, for you - before college is the PERFECT

time for this surgery. Don't worry about the hormones - college will

be the most fun you've ever had!! Keep us all updated on your

progress, and I'll try to do the same! -

> Hey guys, I'm new to this thing, but I've been reading the posts and

> it's so comforting to know that there's an entire community who has

> either experienced, is experiencing, or will experience orthognathic

> surgery, and currently, I am experiencing it. It's almost been 2

> weeks since my upper jaw and genioplasty (chin reduction) surgery,

> and I've become a little bit frustrated because of the whole liquid

> diet thing, it's no fun. Most of my swelling has gone down and I am

> grateful for that, but it's so tedious now that it's taking longer

> for the swelling under my eyes, around my nose and mouth to go down.

> I was really optimistic about everything until today for some reason,

> it's like everything completely plummeted. I was doing my usual daily

> activities like shopping, going to restaurants, and going to movies,

> hanging with friends, but I'm just so anxious to look normal again

> and eat solid foods that I miss sooo much! I just need to know if I

> made the right choice about having this surgery in the first place

> and if all this is really worth it. I'll post some before and after

> photos once my frown turns upside down. P.S. I'm 18 and going to

> college soon, so the hormones don't exactly help with all the

> transitions I'm going through.

[Guest guest]

- Thank you SO MUCH for your post! It's so nice to know

someone else is in the same boat as me. I just took a shower and feel

so much more refreshed and my temporary state of depression has kind

of drifted. I'm glad to hear that before college is a good time to do

it, and now I am very excited about it! I kind of had a panic attack

today as I received my college materials. I was like " oh great, MORE

stress! " but I have to be more positive. I wish you the best of luck

in your recovery, we will make it together! The best of luck to you!