Underbite No More...

Forever you are gone.

No more insecurity.

No more trying to hide you!

No more fear of being thought of as "disformed"

No longer feeling unworthy- not beautiful.

Forever it is gone.

I am so glad to be free.

to no longer have to hide behind it.

No more insecurity.

I am the same person...

Just a new sense of confidence.

I am love who I am. I love where I am.

And I love my smile!

How long I have waited to say that. :D

Love, Makay

A Great Appointment!!!

So today I went to my surgeon for another follow-up (which we are done with those for 6 weeks now...), but anyways- Dr. Turvey released me to my orthodontists care now- I go back to my ortho on Thursday... so that should be interesting. I asked the big question...

When do I get my braces off????!!!!

his answer?

3-6 months!!!!!!!! max.

WOOOOO WOOOOOO!

I am so excited- I mean seriously. He said that my teeth are very straight, my bite RIGHT ON, and so there should only be a little bit of "fine tuning" and they can come off. Can I get an "AMEN!?" I am thrilled.

Obviously... HAHA...

Oh, and I compared my old profile to now...

Dang! I don't even look like the same person! I am so happy... this before and after makes it ALLLLL worth it.

How are you guys? Any questions?

Love, Makay

Woo Woo!

Today is...

Day 37

Geeeeez, it is crazy how fast all this is going by. I mean the first week definently felt like forever, but now everything is getting so much easier. I mean I am still dealing with a bunch of stuff- like numbness (though it really isn't a major concern because it is coming back) and swelling (especially in the morning), but compared to the first couple weeks this is NOTHING. ha. I am glad to be getting back into the normal routine of life, and being able to talk and do more with my friends. :)

Oh, so the I was looking through my videos and here is a 30 second clip from pre- op... This is so you guys can see my speech pattern- and compare it to after...

Here is Post-Op...

It is so different, I mean 1.) I have cheek bones, haha... but 2.) the way I move my mouth, and my voice even sounds different. My lisp is virtually gone! :) Ah. The results are INCREDIBLE. This surgery was worth ALL of it. Even the 6 week no-chew diet, even the drooling, and the pain! All of it was so worth it.

Here is my update picture...

I will start taking better update pictures- honestly this stinks, but whatever. haha.

So what do you think about my voice!? CRAZY RIGHT? ha.

So do you have any questions? I haven't answered any in ages- maybe you can think of some?

Love, Makay

Day Something...

I am starting to lose track of how many actual days it has been since surgery- it is starting to fade and I am finally getting my life back. Here are some update pictures...

Do you notice anything?!?!

The splint is OUT!!!!! :D

I went for a post op appointment yesterday and he said that it could come out. I was ecstatic. I a feeling realllllly good right now. I am even on a soft chew diet now... Watch this video. I answer some questions and explain the splint situation! YAY.

Here are my update pictures...

I have a cheesy smile when I try... haha...

I have been having a ton of fun with my friends- we have been chilling at the pool, and just hanging out. It has been so much fun- full of laughs. My best friend just got back from a mission trip to Honduras. I am so glad she is back! She had not seen me since surgery (she was gone 7 weeks) and she really had a positive response. :)

She spent the night and actually went to the surgeon appointment with me. She saw how excited I was after getting my splint out and she was like "WHOA your speech. You sound so much better!" ha.

It was a great time. I am so glad to have the splint off! WOO WOO!!!!!!! :D

So anyways...

Questions? Comments? Anyone? haha.

Love, Makay

Day 31...

Holy Cow!? Day 31! Sorry I went AWOL for a few days. My best friend just got home from Honduras and I have been with her and awaiting her arrival- ha. So I figure I might as well open with some update pictures...

Here is a SUPER SUPER big smile. :) ha. Just for you guys...

And here is my profile...

So my swelling has started coming down a little more. I have more definition in my cheeks, and I can smile much bigger than before... I am opening wider too... check it out- this is the difference since last week... (yes, they are awkward, but what else am I to do? ha)...

I am just so tired of this no-chew diet! AHHHH! I want food- legit food, with texture. This splint is also driving me insane- It is giving me a lisp and making my words unclear sometimes. It also gets food stuck in it! EW. ha.

So I have been told that my lips look more "volumptious" (thanks Wes), and that my eyes stand out more- and I look so pretty (Why thanks Mrs. Cari!), Oh, and well- Basically "YOU LOOK BETTER!" ha. Even if not everyone comes out and tells me I look better they all hint around by giving me these cute little compliments (which totally make my day).

So to sorta answer Sarah's question:

Yes I do drink out of straw- I don't know if I am suppose to. I do it when we are out so that I don't dump it on myself. Ha. Its gotten quite easy, but I guess if your doc told you not to don't that could lead to issues (which I am sure you don't want to risk hahaha)... Oh, and about exercise!!! AHHHH! yes. I miss it. But soon. Soon I can work out hard core, but until then I am forced to lift dinky weights (10 pounds, come ON! ha) and do squats and such- OH and walk... obviously. ;)

So I hope I helped- though I doubt I did. ;)

Are there any questions?!

Love, Makay

1 MONTH?!

Wowzer! Already? It seems like yesterday I was saying, "Only 9 more months", and here I am with my perfect bite typing this post- oh, look- now I am smiling. ;) ha.

So today was a really great day. I had some friends over- and as usual they made me laugh until I cried and it was just a great time.

My friend Wes shaved his mohawk- *gasp* ha. It was only a matter of time, his girlfriend was pushing him, and I admit I was too. ha.

Here we are... look at our nerdy glasses! (don't worry they are 3D glasses with the lenses popped out... ha)...

I know this is dark, but it is SO legit... hahaha...

Yes I am aware we look ridiculous- That is kind of the point... ha.

We also made brownies- which was an interesting experience- so interesting that we decided to record and animate the entire experience. ha. They are so fun! (Oh, and I totally ate one! I just cut it up and put it in... easy. and delicious!)

This video is completely unrelated but HILARIOUS!

You gotta love how Wes' point of view changes... hahahhahaha...

Anyways- thank you all for your kind words on my new haircut! I really love it! You guys are just so supportive and you have helped make this journey way easier! Seriously. :)

I am open for Q&A but I do not have any questions... so what do you all wanna know???

I am an open book! :)

Love, Makay

Day 27...

Welcome to day 27... WOO WOO! What a day today has been... I have been busy working to complete my "Makeover" ha. A lot of my family members sent me money to help boost my confidence over this whole process and today I finally put it to use! SERIOUS shopping spree, and I finally got my hair cut! I did a mix between the Mandy Moore style, and Selena Gomez.

Anyway here is a before...

(excuse the swelling- this was taken a while ago, ha)

Here is the new hair...

Check it out-

I also got some new clothes! :) I got this dress at H&M and I love itttt! I can dress it up or down, and it is the perfect date dress. ha.

What do you all think? I really like it! Of course my hair is curly, but she had to "blow it out" so she could make adjustments... :) I am really happy with it.

I got a ton of great deals at H&M, and some cute shoes at Rack Room- overall it was a very successful day! ha.

Okay so I am going to answer your questions now...

Did you ever have any congestion?

Yeah, I did, but it has gradually gone away. My nose was really stuff and all that, but now it has passed- I used afrin and sudafed when it was bad... I hope that helps, but I think you are doing all you can for now.

Will you have to undergo any kind of speech therapy, or do any type of exercise to help strengthen your jaw?

No speech therapy I should adjust on my own. The reason I have a lisp and sound weird now is due to being rubber banded AND this stupid splint! ha. I am doing exercises to help strengthen my jaw- like opening as wide as I can, and pushing my jaw side to side and pushing it forward- all that- but that is all. (Maybe I will do a "Jaw" exercise video- interested? ha).

I've read that you're not allowed to sneeze or cough for awhile. Is that true? For how long? Have you felt the need to sneeze? If so, what do you do?

It is true. Only because it would be extremely painful if you did. ha. My doc did not give me a specific time that I couldn't I just started to when I felt I could handle it. I was coughing by Day 2 because I felt like I had stuff in my throat (granted they were soft coughs) ha. Now I cough and sneeze regularly. I had to sneeze the day after surgery and it was so annoying because I couldn't- I knew if I did I would blow my brains out and it would hurt- so I refrained. When I did finally sneeze for the first time I kinda held my body and just tried to hold it in and keep it from jolting me too much. It really wasn't that bad. :) Don't worry.

Anywayyys. I hope I helped! ha. :)

I am thrilled with my new hair! WOO WOO! ha. What do you all think? Cute?

I have always felt the need to hold on to the hair to cover my underbite, but not anymore! I am loving it!

GOODBYYYYYYE underbite!!!! ha.

Oh, and questions? ;)

LOVE, Makay