First Visit to Orthodontist and Surgeon Post-Op.

Today I went to see both my orthodontist and surgeon. When I arrived at my ortho the receptionist asked me had I the operation done 2 or 3 weeks ago! They couldnt get over how good I looked 9 days post-op. My ortho was delighted with my results. He said they were even better than he ever thought they were gonna be. He deals with lots of cases like mine so is able to see through the swelling. He said my results are going to be fantastic and that I'm gonna have to be "locked up" :P
He didnt do anything he just wanted to have a quick look for himself. I have to go back in 2 weeks.

My surgeon was very happy with my healing. He said my stitches were nice and clean which I was relieved about as the one above my top lip was hurting me. He said that was very normal and that most people experience pain with that particular one as it can be quite tight. I was very lucky I had my appointments today as when I was brushing my teeth this morning my elastic band snapped.
I got a new set of tighter elastics put onto my braces which I was confused about as I thought they got looser with every visit. These ones are very tight, my teeth feel like they're being crushed against each other. I was told to make an appointment for next Thursday. Getting the elastics on hurt quite a bit as he had to stretch open my mouth which cause my tender stitch to stretch even more :(

I then went to visit my cousins on the way home and they couldnt get over my results. Getting such positive feedback really is so rewarding and makes the recovery feel so much more worth it. Having said that the recovery really is much easier now that I've gotten through the first week. I have a lot more energy and am not in as much pain.

Today was also the first time I tied my hair up for a full day outside in over 7 years. Words cant express how great it felt, even with a swollen hamster face :D