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Post-Treatment => Facial Issues => Topic started by: arkansasfarmgirl on April 09, 2012, 10:04:03 am

Title: New pic of me
Post by: arkansasfarmgirl on April 09, 2012, 10:04:03 am

I haven't posted in a while, so for those who don't remember me...  I had AN surgery in November 2008 and they had to cut and graft my facial nerve.  Easter 2009, after seeing family pics I hid in the bathroom and cried.  After 2.5 years of accupuncture and healing, here is me now.  Not quite this  ;D but I really can't complain.

(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/294950_3728542295148_1323675078_3488715_1456117537_n.jpg)

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Post by: Chances3 on April 09, 2012, 11:15:20 am

You look wonderful ! 

You look very happy as well, thank you so much for sharing.

God Bless you.

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Post by: Jim Scott on April 09, 2012, 01:09:43 pm

You look terrific - and your kids are adorable!

Jim

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Post by: cindyj on April 09, 2012, 02:19:49 pm

I remember...

Beautiful pic!

Cindy

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Post by: chloes mema on April 09, 2012, 02:26:42 pm

What a beautiful picture!

Thanks for sharing.

Karen

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Post by: Aprilcl on April 09, 2012, 03:18:09 pm

What a beautiful picture of you and family.  Happy Easter!  Chris

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Post by: mindyandy on April 09, 2012, 05:17:59 pm

You look wonderful  :o

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Post by: tenai98 on April 09, 2012, 05:43:43 pm

Beautiful smile 

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Post by: leeclinton on April 09, 2012, 07:12:14 pm

I am so happy for you.  Many of us in the group truly can empathize.  I have been dealing with facial nerve weakness since my surgery and have cringed at the few pictures I have seen of myself.  Our family's Easter pics this year are kids-only for that reason.

I am glad you are doing better.

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Post by: CHD63 on April 09, 2012, 07:27:23 pm

You and your children are all beautiful!!

Clarice

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Post by: Suu on April 10, 2012, 12:11:43 am

;D WOW  ;D

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Post by: Jackie on April 10, 2012, 10:25:42 am

How lovely, you are beautiful and your children are also! Call the modeling agency!!!!

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Post by: mandy721 on April 11, 2012, 08:08:52 pm

Thank you for sharing the wonderful photo.  You look fabulous. It is nice to get a chance to see the face behind the posts.  My husband's facial nerve was damaged during his surgery in 2009.  The   improvement over the past 2+years has been noticeable. Not quite what it was, but getting closer.

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Post by: alabamajane on April 12, 2012, 09:03:53 am

Very pretty picture! It is nice to see that you have progressed so nicely in the 2 1/2 yrs since surgery.. I just had same thing in Oct. 2011 and am dealing with the facial issues.. so I am encouraged! I have not begun any "treatment" yet,, just healing and have seen some improvement.. but still don't like seeing self or being in pics.. that will come I guess with more healing.. thanks again for such a sweet  pic.. kids are adorable too! Jane

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Post by: arkansasfarmgirl on April 12, 2012, 11:38:30 am

Thank you all for the kind words.  I was hoping to provide some encouragement to those who are dealing with this.  It DOES get better, not only your appearance, but your acceptance of it...and you figure out how to pose to hide your flaws.  LOL 

Vonda

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Post by: Brewers7 on April 19, 2012, 09:27:22 am

sweet

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Post by: Ned on April 19, 2012, 12:23:43 pm

You look marvelous!  I had partial facial paralysis from Bells Palsy in the 90's, remember my uncle said I looked like a monstor.  I too did acupuncture and it has improved, still can't smile on the right side.  Enjoy those beautiful children, I miss my little ones but have a granddaughter I spoil.

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Post by: ombrerose4 on May 07, 2012, 05:19:33 pm

You look beautiful and very happy! Recovery is a step by step process.

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Post by: nancyann on May 09, 2012, 04:49:32 pm

I remember you!!  You have nothing to cry about anymore.  You ARE beautiful! Always good thoughts, Nancy

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Post by: LADavid on May 13, 2012, 04:45:41 pm

Great picture, Vonda.  I remember you and your story very well.  Glad to see you're still on the mend.