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Alison's First Week: A Quick Overview

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Alison's First Week: A Quick Overview

Alison · shared with consent

Alison's first week in brief: from a blurry, drugged-up surgery day to short walks and errands, and why the discomfort faded far faster than she expected.

Alison’s full journey

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Pre-op

24 Hours Before Surgery: Alison

Alison, hours before triple-jaw surgery: what she's most nervous about, what she's most looking forward to, and why she waited years before deciding to go ahead.

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1 Week Post-op

1 Week After Surgery: Alison

Alison one week after surgery: swelling, soft foods, and the first signs of normal.

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1 Month Post-op

1 Month After Surgery: Alison

Alison one month after triple-jaw surgery: the week-by-week climb back to normal, why pressure mattered more than pain, and what it is like to feel better while swelling is still settling.

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