I'm back with pics and glad this board is back too!

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#1 Post by **OzzysMom** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:04 pm

Hi everyone who remembers me. I had Lefort1, bsso, genioplasty, turbinectomies, partial septoplasty and gum recontouring on October 8.
Sorry I wasn't online for a few weeks, then when I was, I was saddened that I could not post here so I am sooo happy it is back and running.

I have missed everyone here and thank those who helped me along my journey.

So here is my latest pic 3 months post surgery. I've enclosed 2 pre-surgical pics just so you can see the transformation. Functionally, I am able to close my mouth without straining, I can breathe through my nose for the first time in my life, no more chronic dry mouth/gums and the problems associated with it, no more sleep apnea and other benefits as well.

I am not yet able to open my mouth all the way and I have a bit of swelling and numbness but it gets better each day.

It's the best thing I've ever done and I finally like my face!

Love and peace to all,
OM

#2 Post by **OzzysMom** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:07 pm

No more of those tension headaches that I would have almost constantly.

#3 Post by **chicago29** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:17 pm

Simply amazing!! Congratulations on spectacular results and glad to know that your recovery has went according to plan.

I'm scheduled for my expansion surgery on 2/4, so I'm finally getting started myself. When I see results like yours it makes me know that all this is going to be worth it...

#4 Post by **blindboarder2008** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:33 pm

glad to hear you are recovering well OM! your pics look awesome!!! glad you are happy!!!! I to am glad the board is back! definetly saddened when i came on a few week ago and found that i couldn't post, but its back up and running again!!! woot woot!!!

#5 Post by **knockuout7788** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:29 pm

you look so different

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#6 Post by **FuzzyPants** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:05 pm

That's awesome! A new hair colour too! You do look different - younger.

#7 Post by **indecisive1** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:17 am

Hi OM...have been thinking about you and dying to ask how your reunion went...you look absolutely gorgeous. I am having sarpe on 05/02/09 and cannot wait to get the ball rolling...I have so much to thank you for. You truly inspired me and I hope my results are as great as yours!

#8 Post by **OzzysMom** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:31 pm

Thanks for the kind words.
Fuzzy Pants-I had been wanting to go back to my natural dark hair for awhile but because of my jaw, I looked like the wicked witch of the west with dark hair. I love walking past people I know well and they don't even recognize me now!

Indecisive1-Congrats on your surgery date! Thanks for asking but at the last minute I did not go to my reunion. I hit my jaw when I was sleeping and really didn't feel up to making the trip across the country. But, they are having another reunion next year so I will make that one.

#9 Post by **2bpositive** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:57 pm

You look like you had a total make over, I bet people don't recongnize you! Good to hear your doing so well - You look fantastic!!!
I wondered what happened to you. I did see the after surgery pictures I thought you were so brave to go to Costa Rica to have the surgery - very determined.
I love seeing all the after surgery photos and reading how happy everyone is makes me feel better about doing this whole thing. Even the set backs give me strength.

#10 Post by **Eriann** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:58 pm

Beautiful!!

Must be wonderful to have all the functional improvements also - sounds well worth it! Well deserved also. Fantastic stuff

#11 Post by **Graceful58** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:36 pm

Wow...you look great! You must be so happy...did Dr. Reiche do your surgery???? I like you in darker hair, very pretty!

#12 Post by **Audra** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:58 pm

You look so beautiful!

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