We went to Newport Beach California for a Nydegger family reunion. Here are some Pics I took with my New camera.
Maddy and Sam
Sam
seagull
Claire, Maci, Lilly
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Post Surgery Pictures
It's been a long road, but today I finally got my surgical splint off! I am doing well and feeling better and better every day. Here are some rather pathetic pictures the day of and a few days after my surgery.
This is a couple of hours before surgery. I have no idea why I looked so happy. Guess I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. Had I known, they would have had to tie me to the bed to keep me from running out the door.
This is a couple of hours after surgery. After four and a half hours of surgery this is how I look ... terrible!
The suction tube I am holding in my mouth here became my best friend. It helped take the blood and saliva out of my mouth. The only time it left my hands was when I had to get up to go the bathroom. I would suction out my nose and mouth about every 2 seconds.
Sleeping was especially tough because I had to wake up every few hours and take some sort of nasty medicine.
This is day 2, feeling a little better. Except the somewhat sad look on my face is because Brett told me I had to leave the suction tube at the hospital. It was a terrible farewell.
From here the swelling got worse for a few weeks, but is gradually going down. Stay tuned for happier pictures to come.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Surgery Tomorrow...
Hi Bloggers! Tomorrow (7/2/09) I will be Be having upper Jaw surgery!
Here is some info:
Orthognathic surgery is performed by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth, which, in turn, can improve chewing, speaking and breathing. While the patient's appearance may change slightly as a result of their surgery, orthognathic surgery is performed to correct functional problems.Some of the conditions that may indicate the need for corrective jaw surgery:difficulty chewing, or biting food difficulty swallowing chronic jaw or jaw joint (TMJ) pain and headache excessive wear of the teeth open bite (space between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed) unbalanced facial appearance from the front, or side facial injury or birth defects receding chin protruding jaw inability to make the lips meet without straining chronic mouth breathing and dry mouth sleep apnea
© 2006-2008 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). All rights reserved.
My surgery is being done to correct an open bite. The surgery will be performed under general anesthesia in a hospital. Surgery will last right around 4 hours. My Surgeon will section my upper Jaw in to three pieces, reshape, and reposition the jawbones, then surgical plates, screws, wires and rubber bands will be used to hold your jaws in their new positions. All incisions will be made inside the mouth to reduce visible scarring.
After surgery, I will be on a liquid diet for 10 days while I am "wired shut" after that I will start with soft foods and slowly transition to a normal diet. I will be taking three weeks off work(which I am actually really excited about!). The initial healing phase is about six weeks, complete healing of the jaws takes between nine and 12 months.
Here is a little diagram that shows my situation
This first picture shows how my teeth are open in the front
And this second image shows the cuts and the plates the are placed to close my bite.
My Mom will becoming out on Monday to help take care of me, which I am SO grateful for. I am nervous, but ready to get this all over with! I will post some pictures of the recovery process, I am sure it will not be pretty! Wish me luck! I am sure it is going to be the BEST 4th of July weekend ever!
Here is some info:
Orthognathic surgery is performed by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth, which, in turn, can improve chewing, speaking and breathing. While the patient's appearance may change slightly as a result of their surgery, orthognathic surgery is performed to correct functional problems.Some of the conditions that may indicate the need for corrective jaw surgery:difficulty chewing, or biting food difficulty swallowing chronic jaw or jaw joint (TMJ) pain and headache excessive wear of the teeth open bite (space between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed) unbalanced facial appearance from the front, or side facial injury or birth defects receding chin protruding jaw inability to make the lips meet without straining chronic mouth breathing and dry mouth sleep apnea
© 2006-2008 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). All rights reserved.
My surgery is being done to correct an open bite. The surgery will be performed under general anesthesia in a hospital. Surgery will last right around 4 hours. My Surgeon will section my upper Jaw in to three pieces, reshape, and reposition the jawbones, then surgical plates, screws, wires and rubber bands will be used to hold your jaws in their new positions. All incisions will be made inside the mouth to reduce visible scarring.
After surgery, I will be on a liquid diet for 10 days while I am "wired shut" after that I will start with soft foods and slowly transition to a normal diet. I will be taking three weeks off work(which I am actually really excited about!). The initial healing phase is about six weeks, complete healing of the jaws takes between nine and 12 months.
Here is a little diagram that shows my situation
This first picture shows how my teeth are open in the front
And this second image shows the cuts and the plates the are placed to close my bite.
My Mom will becoming out on Monday to help take care of me, which I am SO grateful for. I am nervous, but ready to get this all over with! I will post some pictures of the recovery process, I am sure it will not be pretty! Wish me luck! I am sure it is going to be the BEST 4th of July weekend ever!Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Four Years ago... Happy Anniversary
Happy 4th anniversary Hunnie, I can't believe that it has been 4 years already. I LOVE YOU!
These Pics were taken on our honeymoon, I thought they were funny!
These Pics were taken on our honeymoon, I thought they were funny!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
mom and spen come to visit....
Last month I had lots of fun visitors, but I never got around to posting about it, so here it goes!
My baby brother came to wrestle in the National tournament in Akron, He did a great Job! He even won me a metal!!! My mom came with him this year, so it was extra fun!
After cutting weight all week to make weight for the Tournament, after it was over Spence was looking for some real good eats! He had heard about the burgers at the Thurman Cafe on a TV show called Man Vs. Food. So we set out to also conquer on of the BiGgesT burgers in the country.
We waited a little over 2 hours to get in to this place, but it was all worth it, gust wait untill you see the Burgers!
In fact they were so good that my cousin Anne also came out to get in on the action(well that and purse shopping)
Check it out!
Here are the Proud owners of Two "Thermanators" They have their work cut out for them.
My baby brother came to wrestle in the National tournament in Akron, He did a great Job! He even won me a metal!!! My mom came with him this year, so it was extra fun!
After cutting weight all week to make weight for the Tournament, after it was over Spence was looking for some real good eats! He had heard about the burgers at the Thurman Cafe on a TV show called Man Vs. Food. So we set out to also conquer on of the BiGgesT burgers in the country.
We waited a little over 2 hours to get in to this place, but it was all worth it, gust wait untill you see the Burgers!
In fact they were so good that my cousin Anne also came out to get in on the action(well that and purse shopping)
Check it out!
Here are the Proud owners of Two "Thermanators" They have their work cut out for them.
Not to disappoint, They got the Job done no problem.
After that Spence and Anne figured their work was done here in Columbus, so they left, but Mom stuck around to finish off the week.
My boss gave me a gift card to a REALLY nice restaurant, so one of the last nights she was here we went out for a really nice night on the town, and ate at Cameron Mitchell's Ocean Club
My boss gave me a gift card to a REALLY nice restaurant, so one of the last nights she was here we went out for a really nice night on the town, and ate at Cameron Mitchell's Ocean Club
What a fun trip.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Friends
I feel so blessed for all of the Friends I have made out here, having good friends sure makes being away from home easier. I thought that this was a cute pic of our little threesome. Thanks for the pic Jami
Kara: I am so sad that you are moving in less than a month, I don't know what I am going to do with out you !
Kara: I am so sad that you are moving in less than a month, I don't know what I am going to do with out you !
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Spring Break Hocking Hills
Last week was Brett's Spring Break, after several BoTcHed sets of travel plans, we decided to go to Hocking Hills and Camp.
We were able to take Rusty with us which was really fun!
We were really roughin it, we made all of our own food, we even bought a dutch oven and put it to good use.
Just like any good camp out we roasted weenies, toasted marshmellows, and we made scones one of the mornings.
We did all of the hikes down there that allowed dogs. They are all so beautiful!
We found a hollowed out tree, and thought what a perfect place for a pic, so I got in...
Brett got in...
And don't ask us how we got this pic, but Rusty, always trying to assimilate, got in too...
It is amazing all of the beautiful sites down there and what is really cool about them is usually the hikes are only between a half mile and a mile, some are even handicap accessible!
We were able to take Rusty with us which was really fun!
We were really roughin it, we made all of our own food, we even bought a dutch oven and put it to good use.
Just like any good camp out we roasted weenies, toasted marshmellows, and we made scones one of the mornings.
We did all of the hikes down there that allowed dogs. They are all so beautiful!
We found a hollowed out tree, and thought what a perfect place for a pic, so I got in...
Brett got in...
And don't ask us how we got this pic, but Rusty, always trying to assimilate, got in too...
It is amazing all of the beautiful sites down there and what is really cool about them is usually the hikes are only between a half mile and a mile, some are even handicap accessible!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)