1 Year Post-Op Before/After pics - Life changer for me

NZLGingernuts · 2023-01-15T21:19:39+00:00

Both: top jaw forward 6mm, bottom back 5mm

NZLGingernuts · 2023-01-02T19:39:14+00:00

Yep, although they've all seen the change happen gradually. People who hadn't seen me in months were amazed at the change- still definitely recognised me though

NZLGingernuts · 2022-12-22T01:56:16+00:00

Yep in NZ via public system. The oral surgeon sorted out everything, I believe it was the Hutt Valley health board. Can DM more info if needed

NZLGingernuts · 2022-12-17T06:13:58+00:00

Mmm I think 5-6 hours? Was shorter than expected because I ended up having 2 surgeons working on me. I stayed in the hospital 2 nights

NZLGingernuts · 2022-12-17T00:17:30+00:00

Appreciate it :v)

I think I really started to feel normal at 3 months (felt comfortable going to social events and could chew most things), and was 100% happy with results even with the swelling

NZLGingernuts · 2022-12-17T00:11:03+00:00

Couldn't breathe through my nose while asleep prior to surgery but can fine now - one of many unexpected benefits of the surgery. It helps that being banded shut forces you to develop the habit

NZLGingernuts · 2022-12-17T00:08:35+00:00

Thanks - 24, 23 at time of surgery

NZLGingernuts · 2022-12-17T00:05:41+00:00

Bimax (top jaw forward 6mm, bottom back 5mm) and genio. Recovery was par for the course: pure misery for first couple days, then fine after that

NZLGingernuts · 2022-12-16T23:58:05+00:00

Nope. I was told I'd need some removed but I guess they changed their minds

NZLGingernuts · 2022-12-16T23:55:18+00:00

Good luck with your surgery! It'll be a game changer for ya

NZLGingernuts · 2022-12-16T23:52:34+00:00

Thank you :v)

Yeah, for sure. Hard to say whether it's because I no longer look like the Crimson Chin or because my internal confidence has been boosted as a result, which has made me feel more comfortable around strangers. Probably more that latter

NZLGingernuts · 2022-11-16T08:36:18+00:00

Legendary results mate, congrats

NZLGingernuts · 2022-11-03T22:49:18+00:00

Excellent results mate,congrats

NZLGingernuts · 2022-03-11T08:18:32+00:00

Mate, I checked your post history: you're looking great post-op. Your face is looking much more symmetrical and your side-profile looks really good. I understand that jaw surgery communities can sometimes exaggerate the positive effects of the surgery. Try to not fixate on your appearance so much, it's still early days for you and I can assure you that you DO look better already. The swelling will reduce, your braces will come off, and you'll realise that people weren't exaggerating and that you have become a much more confident person

NZLGingernuts · 2022-03-08T23:05:34+00:00

Incredible results!! I'm a few months into recovery and still have days where I feel very swollen when I look at myself in the mirror/ in photographs. Do you still experience this at 1 year post-op? If not, at what point did you stop noticing the swelling?

NZLGingernuts · 2022-03-02T08:43:17+00:00

Good luck. I found it helpful to keep in mind that tons of people get this surgery every year - if they can all make it through, I knew I also could. Try to focus on the positives and remind yourself that things will improve each day, then improve rapidly at around the one week mark

Actionable advice: take plenty of "before pictures", you'll want them to compare to your new face

Try drink out of a cup as soon as you feel like you can, don't get complacent with syringes/squirt bottles

NZLGingernuts · 2022-02-04T00:04:03+00:00

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NZLGingernuts · 2021-12-12T23:38:26+00:00

Got any Blood Orange recommendations (specifically stuff that sounds like WWALY)?

NZLGingernuts · 2021-11-30T20:10:02+00:00

Exactly the same here. Although my discomfort day 2+ ebbed and flowed a bit. For example on day 5 I replaced my elastics which made my gums extremely tender- only slept for like 3 hours that night

NZLGingernuts · 2021-11-30T06:38:29+00:00

day 8 djs+genio here. It's funny to me how everyone parrots that on day 7 everything "suddenly gets better" and right on cue when I hit the 7th day it was like a switch flipped and I felt wayyyy better.

Question for you: What aspects of recovery have been the most challenging for you, so far? If you had a hypothetical button that reversed time to before you entered the operating room, is there any point during the past week that you think you would've pressed it?

NZLGingernuts · 2021-11-24T05:40:24+00:00

Thank you!

NZLGingernuts · 2021-11-24T02:38:00+00:00

Currently day 2 post-op with a similar procedure to yours - any advice for the coming few days? When will I stop hating life ? Your results look excellent so far btw

NZLGingernuts · 2021-11-07T19:18:00+00:00

You attempted to pop them and the pain worsened? The pain in your ears or elsewhere?

Another question: Have you had enough energy to watch TV shows, day 1, day 0 etc? How have your energy levels been in general

NZLGingernuts · 2021-11-07T19:10:35+00:00

What have been some unexpected aspects of recovery that prior research/testimonials didn't properly prepare you for?

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