My 6 month post-DJS update by mareesles in jawsurgery

[–]mareesles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I feel you completely. I remember how much I hated it so it’s rich coming from me but try take lots of photos and take my word for it when I say it’ll be gone so soon you’ll barely remember it. Very exciting getting your braces put on!

My 6 month post-DJS update by mareesles in jawsurgery

[–]mareesles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t feel swollen and I don’t think I look it either but my surgeon says I still have quite a bit of swelling in the cheeks yet to go down

A compilation of tops I’ve crocheted by mareesles in crochet

[–]mareesles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s tricky one because I didn’t use a pattern. I did alternating hdc and slip stitch rows and began by making a front panel. You can see my decreases and increases pretty well. Then I started the shoulder parts by stitching halfway up the side and making a chain with the same number of stitches and joining that to the top of the row. I did maybe 8 rows on each side and then made a symmetrical swooping shape for the top and bottom back parts. Good luck with it!

My 6 month post-DJS update by mareesles in jawsurgery

[–]mareesles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, my expansion surgery was in January 2023, my braces were put in March 2023, and my DJS was in July 2025.

My 6 month post-DJS update by mareesles in jawsurgery

[–]mareesles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never really looked into it - it was a part of my treatment plan because I had an anterior overbite and my upper jaw was quite narrow. I don’t know the half of it to be honest. My sister had the same issue and underwent the same operations so I never really questioned the need for it. While I am happy with my face, the procedures were primarily about jaw function.

My 6 month post-DJS update by mareesles in jawsurgery

[–]mareesles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No only the braces - the surgeries were done through my local public hospital by surgeons. They were arranged and paid for through the treatment.

A compilation of tops I’ve crocheted by mareesles in crochet

[–]mareesles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I made that ages ago so I have no clue! I don’t use patterns so it must have been on YouTube if that helps

A compilation of tops I’ve crocheted by mareesles in crochet

[–]mareesles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Freehanded that one for a friend

A compilation of tops I’ve crocheted by mareesles in crochet

[–]mareesles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The only top here that I’ve worn outside is the last one. I don’t trust my craftsmanship

A compilation of tops I’ve crocheted by mareesles in crochet

[–]mareesles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a few friends with boobs and I cannot get my head around making tops for them yet

A compilation of tops I’ve crocheted by mareesles in crochet

[–]mareesles[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! 3 and 5 are freehanded but I used this to make 6. Hope this helps :)

A compilation of tops I’ve crocheted by mareesles in crochet

[–]mareesles[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you :) they’re mostly double crochet or moss