My Story!

Corrective Double Jaw Surgery

An Experience From Inside The Wire

(yah.. thats me)

What is Corrective Jaw Surgery?

I’ve needed this surgery ever since i can remember, ever since i was a small child i can remember smiling and seeing the god forsaken space and gap between my lower and upper jaw creating a huge separation between my teeth. 

the correct name to classify this is called a “Class 3 LaFort” underbite.

SO! corrective jaw surgery is to rearrange both my jaws to place them in their correct positions! simple right? easy breezy! IN AND OUT! pft! that's what i thought.

Im writing this cover letter after surgery for one simple reason… because i had this idea after surgery :) 

in all seriousness, I’ve been waiting for this surgery for over 20+ years. the thought that it has finally come and its done its incredibly overwhelming and is almost like a fresh start at a new life. 

you will see several sides of me i this blog, soft and weak, the complainer, happy and dandy, etc etc…. do not judge as god will judge you back lol.

So without further adieu lets begin this journey of liquid diets, bad breath, pain meds and smelly urine… (yeah you heard that right) and how JayZ and Kylie Jenner don’t have Shit on me in the lip department anymore!

Special thanks

Id like to take a second to thank a few people.

yes yes yes everyone on Facebook, and however else wished me luck and positive thoughts you guys too! but not to 

cut you short but i am talking about a few people in particular.

these individuals are the reasons why I’m in the state of health i am today, why my spirits are so high and the reason this journey has been as tolerable as it has been.

without each one of you, this would have been absolutely impossible to bare alone, and i think you so much for everything you've done for me over the last few months!

Bonnie Lapointe (My mother)

Courtney Pinder (Girlfriend)

Sierra Desnoyers (Sister)

Bentley Desnoyers (Nephew)

Staff at Cambridge Memorial ICU 

Dr. O. Soliman

Dr. Cesar
Staff at Country Dental

Night Before Surgery.

T-Minus 24 hours

My Nephews Bday Party!

The day has finally arrived!

tomorrow morning I will be undergoing the surgery I've been waiting to have for over 20 years of my life!

Ive had these god forsaken braces on now for over a year! unfortunately though these bad boys stay on for another year following surgery :(

SO! Nathan (or Kamble depending on how you know me) How are you feeling? What's your state of mind like?

Im nervous... and it only really started kicking in tonight.

my nerves are shot because this will be a "First time" surgery where I am put under general anesthesia. I'm stuck in a position where I have to decide whether to eat AS MUCH food as i can possibly handle without of course killing myself or sleep as much as humanly possible on the count of knowing i won't be catching many ZZZ for the next little while lol.

I chose food of course..
1X full carton of Milk  (Mandatory)
4X Chicken Pot Pies
6X Strawberry toaster Struddles
4X Delicious Pastries 
1X Pineapple 

As i get everything ready last minute as always i slowly realize how tough of a journey this is going to be.. Last night i pre recorded 10 videos for my YouTube channel so that when I'm coming out of hospital i would still have some content for my subscribers. 
(see link for my channel :) extra promotion!)
https://www.youtube.com/KambleFrost

I strategically place items around the house for easy access such as a whiteboard with custom messages for visitors
(ex. Go Away)
(ex. Im Sorry Im An A**Hole) lol
Tons of Ensure bottles, applesauce, juice, and other soft food for myself to devour when i get home! 
IM SO READY FOR THIS!! 
NOTHING CAN TAKE ME BY SURPRISE!

Checklist Before Sleep.

- Shave entire face
- Pack Overnight Bag for Hospital stay
- EAT MORE FOOD!
- Make Sure Youtube videos Are ready
- Paperwork for tomorrow in order
- Pray to baby jesus that I return intact / alive
- EAT MORE FOOD
- enjoy as much of my life before this goes down!

Waiting For Surgeon

RIGHT BEFORE SURGERY

(At the Hospital)

At the hospital now.. waiting to get this show on the road.

you see smiles but deep down I'm pooping my pants. 

my excitement level is out the roof because i am so ready for this surgery, but not knowing what to expect and not knowing what its going to feel like is whats causing my nerves to stay off balance.

FYI this is the first time I've completely shaved my face since i was able to grow facial hair.... yeah...

Post-Op Day 1

Day 1.

Pain Level - 5/10
Discomfort Level - 10/10

AM
Is this real life? i was abducted by aliens and probed! JUST KIDDING

As far as know the surgery went very well, unfortunately I'm super doped and info comes in and slips past my brain almost immediately.

Surgeon said my bones were as tough as cement!



PM
Back home. Super swollen and very uncomfortable.
Trouble breathing and nose completely blocked.       (Swelling Begins!)

No feeling in my face at all nor control over my jaw. 
Can swallow water though which is good

Post-Op Day 2

Day 2 PostOp

Back In The hospital :(

Pain   9/10
discomfort   10/10

Complications.. Day

I'm fine.. just very obnoxiously swollen beyond control.

feels like my throat is starting to close up. nose is blocked so

breathing is nearly impossible.
No one can seem to figure out why the swelling isn't going
down but increasing instead.
Will be spending a few more nights in ICU.
Recovery will be a little more of a challenge than expected

Post-Op Day 3

                                     Day 3

Pain Level    -    10/10
Discomfort Level   -   10/10

Still trying to get this swelling down.


its like having an air pump plunged inside the right and left side of my face and constantly inflating with the maximum amount of air possible before splitting my face apart.

The pain is rough because the elastics that hold my teeth shut in position are now off so my freshly cut jawline are just hanging loose..
Everything about my body in fact is sore, my back is in pain, my feet feel numb, my throat feels as if i had the air tube ripped out of it as fast as possible :(

these are all normal says the doctors, supposedly during surgery as my mind is knocked unconscious, my body still feels the pain to some level. therefor imagine my body enduring this pain, clenching and aching....and crying... i guess its normal!Still holding high spirits. For now...

Post-Op Day 4

Day 4

Pain Level  -  8/10

Discomfort Level  -  10/10

we have finally reduced some of the excessive swelling around the upper part of my face and now the bruising is finally coming out which signifies reducing of the swollen glands around the face. Feeling better today can open my jaws with the elastic bands keeping them closed tight. Can eat tiny Ice chips and Popsicle pieces with some help from Courtney Pinder.

I'm feeling energetic enough to walk a few feet up and down the ICU hallways.

swelling is still overinflated in feeling, face is pretty much completely numb to the touch which is a little irritating.

The staff here are absolutely unbelievable! 

don't think i would be able to be in such high spirits without them being here giving me a hand.

Post-Op Day 5

Day 5

Pain Level   -   8/10

Discomfort Level   -   9/10

 

Swelling still present but not accompanied by the bruise police.
Feels like I got into a fight with a UFC fighter while having my hands tied behind my back and could only fight back with my face... I'd hate to see what the other guy looks like.

Being released from the hospital today.
Just a waiting game now on the doc to clear my charts!
Courtney Pinder Bonnie Lapointe THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME THROUGH THESE FEW DAYS.

Finally eating all by myself. Was relieved of my IV fluids
And no more narcotics. 

I STARTED HALUCINATING LAST NIGHT DUE TO BEING OVERLY MEDICATED ON MORPHINE.. WAS LITERALLY ONE OF THE SCARIEST MOMENTS IVE EVER GONE THROUGH IN MY LIFE.

WOKE UP COMPLETELY LOST AND DELUSIONAL, COULDNT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING, NOTHING MADE SENSE, WORDS DIDNT MAKE SENSE AND MY MIND COULDNT FOCUS ON ANYTHING.

ONE OF THE ICU NURSES WAS KIND ENOUGH TO TUCK ME IN BED AND PRAY WITH HER HANDS ON MY CHEST.. THE MOST SOOTHING THING ANYONE COULD HAVE DONE FOR ME.
Doing much better. Hopefully it's only uphill from here on out.

Post-Op Day 6

Day 6

Pain Level   -   9/10

Discomfort Level   -   9/10

5:30AM
LOTS AND LOTS OF PAIN TODAY DUE TO GETTING MY JAW WIRE TIGHTENED AND USING Tylenol3s INSTEAD OF THE PERCS.

Trying to keep a positive mindset but today is definitely a chalenge
Swelling is still there. Bruises are showing more.
Pain is compared to applying full bite pressure to your teeth and being forced to hold the bite all day and night.

3:30PM_______________________________________________

NO ONE WILL EVER RECOGNIZE ME IF IM DRESSED IN MY SUPER DOOPER MYSTERIOUS OUTFIT!

I THINK THE PERCS ARE GOING TO BE USED A LITTLE WHILE LONGER BEFORE THE TYLENOL. OFF TO VISIT MY SISTER AND NEPHEW WITH MOM AND COURTNEY!

Post-Op Day 7

DAY 7   (1 Week)

Pain Level  -  6/10

Discomfort Level  -  8/10

UHG! so what can i say about today… or SHOULD i say about today… or what should i complain about today that i haven’t complained about in the last few days or week thats passed already :)

albeit the swelling has finally decided to take a hike and bother some other poor soul after his or her jaw surgery… but its still sticking around as long as humanly possible just because.

IM PRETTY SURE I HAVE MANAGED TO BEAT JayZ in the lip department though... which i mean i can't complain too much about that right?

i think the one thing that is driving me mental is the sheer fact that all i see.. everyday… is food.

Burger King commercials.. McDonalds commercials. pizza commercials

take a trip on good old Facebook and its all damn food recipes that make me drool. MORE THAN I DROOL AS IS, WHICH IS TOO MUCH!

I SWEAR ITS LIKE HAVING YOUR OWN PERSONAL WATER FOUNTAIN OF LUKE WARM THICK WATER THAT TASTES LIKE ENSURE OR WTV GARBAGE I FORCE FED MYSELF SHORTLY BEFORE.

i can’t seem to shake this little ache of pain i have on the right side of my face, from jawline through the ear and into my temple.. its almost like a headache but simply not.. magnify it by 1000 and add a ticking time bomb to it just for extra satisfaction. ice packs seem to do the trick for a short while but my go to of course would be drugs…. drugs drugs drugs and MORE DRUGS.

i got to say though as much as I’m not fond of recreational drug use these puppies have been a life saver. I’ve managed to control my pain in smaller doses of Oxycodone throughout the day than was originally prescribed.

i will on the average day now take a half painkiller right before bed to keep me asleep pain free for a few hours, usually wake up 4 hours after with the thought that i had just been dropped on my head from the Eiffel tower, take another half and sleep for another handful of hours. after that i dabble with Tylenol 3s throughout the day to keep the pain at bay.

THIS WAITING FOR THE DAY I GET TO ENJOY A FULL SLEEP WITHOUT BEING WOKEN UP THOUGH…. OH BABY WILL I BE A HAPPY YOUNG LAD WHEN THAT HAPPENS!

Post-Op Day 9 (Part 2)

Day 9   #2

      Yup shit just got REAL emotional here.... saw my smile for the first time in 23 years.....
Had to record a vlog for my channel also.. all crying and what not..

Only certain few will EVER understand how gratifying. How amazing and how emotional it is to look at yourself in the mirror one day with a perfect smile after over 20 years of not being able to...
Most overwhelming feeling I've ever been through!
And it's not done yet

Post-Op Day 14 (Halloween)

Day 14 (Halloween!)

Pain Level  -  2/10

Discomfort Level  -  5/10

My Nephew and I Getting Free Candy

And Picking up ALL the hot chicks 

with our beautiful smiles and my puffed up face!

WELL WELL WELL ITS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN!

who needs a scary costume with you got a swollen face and you drool like you have rabies anyways? i could literally capitalize on this candy grab without even putting in much effort!

all i have to do it get the words "Trick Or Treat!" out of my wired mouth as clear as possible and leave with as much booty (Candy) as possible!

downside?.... i can't eat it until like next year.... yeah maybe ill just wait!

SO! after a great but chilly night of creepy children and spooky overpriced costumes the entire family was together again, and I've decided that i would be staying with the rents for a little while longer due to almost slipping in the shower at my place the other day... (might need some supervision).

and who can resist being around 4 great danes... like common now!

my face is still numb which before wasn't such a big deal, but now its starting to bother me because I'm getting itchy in some places and not being satisfied when i itch it and can't feel it...

I've come to realize that i can actually eat some pretty tasty things!

blended mashed potatoes but filled with an absurd amount of cheese and butter makes one hell of a meal!

oatmeal with butter and any kind of flavour is absolutely delicious!

Peanut Butter

Sugar

Brown Sugar

Banana

Molasses 

etc!

Had my weekly appointment with the surgeons office today as well, Doc said I'm healing at an incredibly fast pace. referred to as as "Wolverine" which made me giggle.. in pain... thanks doc

only little issue was a slipped stitch above my front lip... which he tugged on.... and made me cry like a school girl... NOT EVEN JOKING

Post-Op Day 25

Day 25

Pain Level  -  1/10

Discomfort Level  -  3/10

LOOK AT THAT SMILE THOUGH!!

YOU MAY ASK YOURSELF... NATHAN OR KAMBLE FROST (DEPENDING ON HOW YOU KNOW ME)

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO KEEP YOURSELF BUSY... TO KEEP YOURSELF FROM GETTING BORED OR DEVELOPING A SLIGHT CASE OF CRAZINESS...

WELL I HAVE ONE WORD (PICTURE) FOR YOU...

YUP!!! ALL DAY EVERYDAY!

I've been enjoying this beautiful game for the last few days now.. and let me tell you something... WORTH EVERY PENNY OF THE 130$ I SPENT ON IT!

COD Remastered... GODLY!

OK!

thats enough of the gaming blog/review.

I'm feeling like a million bucks today. i have a lot of energy, still a little swollen and a bit sore from the jaw wire being off and the muscles being worked a little more than usual but that will stop over time.

tomorrow i have my weekly appointment with Dr. Soliman to see how I'm doing. I'm a little worried that i may be overdoing some thing like opening my mouth to shovel some food in with a small spoon. talking lots to exercise my jaws. in my eyes and opinion if i can do it there shouldn't be any harm in it but this may not be the same POV as my surgeon... he may just beat me over the head with a mallet for all i know.

I'm currently writing this BLOG and then i have to write down every single question i want to ask him "as there are several!"

so that i don't forget and can have some reassurance to some things i am curious to know.

Other than that the normal stuff in regards to surgery and recovery.

•  Face is still completely numb in the cheeks, chin lower lip and just below the eyes.
•  Swelling is nearly gone i think, or I'm hoping because i still look very chunky
•  Eating has be an absolute blessing these last few days as I've managed to eat pasta (sidekicks) even though i haven't chewed the noodles purely swallowed them as they were shovelled into my mouth lol.
•  Drinking through a cup has been 100X easier as i can sort of feel my top lip which guides the glass or cup.
•  Being able to brush my teeth on the inside.... better than winning a million dollars!