So, here's the story from A(lex) to Z(zzzs). Those of you who don't know, which is probably most people, I'm getting a major surgery Tuesday, 20 Aug. That's in two days. I've been looking and considering it for quite some time and I've seen other blogs that have helped me prepare for everything. So, I figured I could make a blog that would help other people, as well as possibly keep me sane in the coming weeks of insanity.
The procedure is called a maxillomandibular advancement, formerly known as a bi-max (they used to call the mandible the lower maxilla, hence bi, or two maxillas), occasionally known as orthognathic surgery. They are going to cut my upper and lower jaw bones, behind my teeth and under my nose, and pull both forward. The goal is a 1 cm, though if you can get somewhere about 7 mm that usually is enough. I'll go into more gruesome detail later, but that is the gist.
Am I nervous? Yeah, of course, absolutely. But, I know it is a good decision for me. I'll talk about them later but I think it is the best long term solution for me.
So, this is my outlet and warning and forewarning for the poor fools getting this procedure in the future. Also, a chance to let my friends and family know whats up with me, especially since it will alter my face and appearance and they might think I had a Tara Reid-esque plastic surgery mishap. I'll be swollen for months, I'll be drinking liquids for months, I'll be bleeding and bruised and sleeping upright and all sorts of garbage for months. But, hopefully, I'll be sleeping through some of it.
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