On April 25th this past spring, I was fortunate to have orthognathic (jaw) surgery at the Victoria General Hospital in nearby Halifax. Few complications aside, it was well worth it and I am very happy with the results. The difficult days of the recovery were well worth it. Procedure was moving of both jaws and […]
It happens to all of us. To everyone who creates and composes words for pages and screens. Something that we want to work, ends up with some sort of fatal self-critique that permanently keeps it out of the eyes of readers. Some of those things can get a second life if they are refreshed. There […]
As my recovery from jaw surgery continues, I’ve spent a few reflective minutes back on all of my insecurities with body image. Part of the reason I am rather elated to have had jaw surgery is because I have never been happy with my smile let alone my facial profile in general. To this day, […]
On the 23rd and 24th of last month, I posted a 2-part commentary about the days leading up to my jaw surgery procedure on the 25th. Let me say I am very grateful for the kind words of support from everyone. It is rather amazing to see messages of support from many people. Recovery is well underway. […]
It is now one day away. My long-awaited procedure to correct a messed-up bite. Something 1 step closer to fixing my face. In an attempt to maintain a sense of humor, I have been referring to my jaw surgery as a “face transplant”. Maybe there is some truth to this joke. Since I will look different at […]
Olive was watching a video of a Ricky Gervais stand-up routine when this pic was snapped. Many people have suggested that I should be writing about the experience leading up to my pending orthognathic (jaw) surgery. As I write this, the surgery is a couple of days away. I’ve contemplated this for some time. If […]
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