Tuesday 16 October 2012

Happy Birthday

Good Evening All,
Today, my jaw is one year old. It is exactly a year since my jaw was removed and replaced with this titanium/fibia construction which now forms the lower part of my face.My jaw even received a first birthday card from Lynn.It looks like we will celebrate its birthday every year because No one can tell the difference. I went to a Sportsmans Club Dinner last Friday evening ( Black Tie do ) and met a chap who is a member of one of my former Boards  who I last met in August 2011; and a former rugby team mate, who I last met around 10 years ago, both were adamant that they could not tell that I had undergone any form of facial surgery ( the first chap knew what had been done).
I have had my first dental consultation when impressions of both my upper teeth and my lower jaw were taken.These will be analysed and it is intended to form a bridge to attach to the posts in my lower jaw into which a number (yet to be confirmed) of prosthetic teeth will be implanted.The experts will try to match my lower teeth to my upper teeth. I have a series of appointments booked at Birmingham Dental Hospital between 5th November ( there will be fireworks that night ) and Christmas at fortnightly intervals.
I am fitter now than I have been for many years- carrying less weight, not spending hours crouched over a desk and taking much more exercise.I tend to sleep much more but when I am awake I'm up for anything-well almost !!
Thank you for all the kind messages, I will keep writing.
Best Wishes
Chris