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.
Milena’s full journey
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Pre-op
24 Hours Before Surgery: Milena
Milena the day before surgery: the plan, pre-op prep, and what the nerves actually feel like once it's real.
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1 Month Post-op
1 Month After Surgery: Milena
Milena one month out: back to daily life, with the longer healing milestones still ahead.
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.
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.
Trinity one week after surgery: an honest account of hospital anxiety, the difficult first days, and the routines and support that helped recovery improve day by day.
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.