I wish all my posts can be fun, but I promise they all will be real....
It's been a little while. Last week was not fun, but it's better today and that's all that matters. I honestly had second thoughts about my decision while enduring ortho hell because I know I have harder days ahead. But, not everything comes easy.
For those of you who don't know me or newly know me from past five years, it's somewhat difficult to explain exactly why I'm going through with this surgery. I promise you, I would never do this if there was a quick fix or it had not really, really bothered me for years. But, as a good exercise to myself, and others, I'm going to explain why someone might do this....so here it goes:
My bite is totally off and this is what it affects:
My overall bite....breathing, speech, eating, etc. And, not in small ways. All are enough affected that after 4 years of really noticing it enough, I decided to do something about it. This isn't to say, I didn't notice it after my first surgery, but I was young and wanted to believe something worked the first time. Not the case. At all.
My symptoms have continually increased and I have been told there are more negative affects that can happen with my breathing, speech and other bite issues that could impact me resulting in procedures I don't want....(Besides one cavity, and my first unsuccessful jaw surgery, I am very gun shy on any procedures if not necessary).
Yes, there are aesthetic aspects to the surgery. But, that isn't why I'm doing it. BUT, it's my FACE. So, it is very important to me whatever they do rearranging my jaw and face bones, it keeps me in tact or makes it better. Let's be real. Who would go through a surgery like this (especially second time around just cosmetic)? Not Me!
My goal is to be able to breath normally, eat normally and speak normally. I can do well at most because I have adapted well. But, me adapting has caused more and more problems. I'm healthy, still young and have the ability to correct this situation. So, here it goes.
Beginning of August, Surgery, it is! And, that's a Yay! Because let's get this shit moving....
It will be a big undertaking considering I just recently bought a house by myself and have been promoted. I am confident this is a good decision with an amazing team of surgeons, doctors, family and friends behind me. I thank all of you for your support. I am truly lucky for all the support I have.
This is not an easy choice, but it is one I am nervous, but confident about!
Much Love,
Ash
#walkamileinsomesshoes #doublejawsurgery #thanksforthesupport #doublejawsurgery
My bite is totally off and this is what it affects:
My overall bite....breathing, speech, eating, etc. And, not in small ways. All are enough affected that after 4 years of really noticing it enough, I decided to do something about it. This isn't to say, I didn't notice it after my first surgery, but I was young and wanted to believe something worked the first time. Not the case. At all.
My symptoms have continually increased and I have been told there are more negative affects that can happen with my breathing, speech and other bite issues that could impact me resulting in procedures I don't want....(Besides one cavity, and my first unsuccessful jaw surgery, I am very gun shy on any procedures if not necessary).
Yes, there are aesthetic aspects to the surgery. But, that isn't why I'm doing it. BUT, it's my FACE. So, it is very important to me whatever they do rearranging my jaw and face bones, it keeps me in tact or makes it better. Let's be real. Who would go through a surgery like this (especially second time around just cosmetic)? Not Me!
My goal is to be able to breath normally, eat normally and speak normally. I can do well at most because I have adapted well. But, me adapting has caused more and more problems. I'm healthy, still young and have the ability to correct this situation. So, here it goes.
Beginning of August, Surgery, it is! And, that's a Yay! Because let's get this shit moving....
It will be a big undertaking considering I just recently bought a house by myself and have been promoted. I am confident this is a good decision with an amazing team of surgeons, doctors, family and friends behind me. I thank all of you for your support. I am truly lucky for all the support I have.
This is not an easy choice, but it is one I am nervous, but confident about!
Much Love,
Ash
#walkamileinsomesshoes #doublejawsurgery #thanksforthesupport #doublejawsurgery
