Malia, 24 hours before upper-jaw surgery: four years of preparation, the recovery myths that made her nervous, and why she decided the temporary difficulty was worth it.
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.
Daniel on the breathing, sleep and appearance concerns that led him to jaw surgery, the resistance he met, and the research that helped him make the decision.
Maaike one week after double-jaw surgery: a step-by-step account of the hospital day, why recovery felt more like a bad flu than the horror stories, and the one thing she wishes she'd known about taking her medication.
Milena one week after triple-jaw surgery: the rough first three days, the relief of soft foods over a liquid diet, and the moment she saw her new bite for the first time.
