Final Result
From start to finish, this was quite a journey! As of writing this, I am approximately 2 years and 3 months post-op and never have I regretted my decision. It's honestly probably the best thing I have ever done for myself because not only do I look better and have a new found confidence, but the functionality of by mouth and jaw when it comes to eating and speaking is incredible.
For numbness, I never did regain feeling in my left side lower lip or chin. Thankfully, this is something I rarely notice and I could have surgery to restore the feeling. Maybe one day, but for now I am ok.
As for pain and popping, my jaw rarely pops anymore. When it does, it hurts a little bit, but goes away after a few seconds. Other than that, I don't have any pain or soreness.
For those of you who have commented and emailed, I just want to say thank you and I am so glad this blog has been helpful. My email is still active and I will continue to check it regularly, so please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Take care!
Kristin
For numbness, I never did regain feeling in my left side lower lip or chin. Thankfully, this is something I rarely notice and I could have surgery to restore the feeling. Maybe one day, but for now I am ok.
As for pain and popping, my jaw rarely pops anymore. When it does, it hurts a little bit, but goes away after a few seconds. Other than that, I don't have any pain or soreness.
For those of you who have commented and emailed, I just want to say thank you and I am so glad this blog has been helpful. My email is still active and I will continue to check it regularly, so please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Take care!
Kristin