1) Here is my orthodontist, Dr. Tony Ellenikiotis (a.k.a. Dr. E...since I couldn't pronounce his last name). I met him in 2003: yes, that's when I got my braces. I heard lots of young girl patients are goo-goo ga-ga over him. You can all see why :)

2) Here are the two ladies who assist Dr. E. Huyen is the lady on the left and Kim is the lady on the right. I prefer only these ladies to work on my teeth because they are very gentle and don't hurt me. Yes, I got issues. There's also another assistant named Carlos who also works on my teeth once in awhile, but I did not get his picture. He was busy that day when I took this picture. By the way, Kim is AVAILABLE and will be looking soon. If anyone is interested, y'all will have to go through me..harhar. Just kidding Kimmy....but I am serious about her being available though :)

3) Here is my Dentist, Dr. Alex Nguyen (a.k.a. Alex..yikes..I never did ask him if it was ok that I call him Alex). Dr. E recommended him because I needed lots of maintenance on my teeth and gum and I am so glad I went to see him. He's really funny, nice and VERY gentle. I've never met another dentist who I don't mind working on my teeth because he NEVER hurts me. I heard that his wife is even more gentle, although I can't imagine it. If anyone needs a good dentist or two in the San Jose/Saratoga area, I would recommend Alex :)

4) Here is my very famous Surgeon, Dr. Felice O'Ryan. She is SUPER DUPER good and sweet! Isn't she so cute?? She doesn't look old enough to have the medical experience that she does, but she does! She's my favorite surgeon! :) I swear, if she were a salesperson, and I am looking to buy a Honda and I run into her, I would buy a Mercedes instead from her..maybe two! She's got a GREAT personality and bedside manner you would never believe!

Not that I can afford a Mercedes......or even a Honda at this point. Harhar.

5) Here's me a week ago. Here you can see that my right eye was red and a little bit irritated and the right side of my face was a little swollen still. I have a bit of an issue with the eye because the incision in my sinus is a little swollen still.

6) Here's me this week. After I spoke to MaryLiz, my boss, I decided that i needed to go get a haircut to make myself feel better. I got bangs :). My eye is a little better this week however I still have this shooting pain that goes from the right nose to the right upper lip. I think this is the cause of the numbness going away a little. Although the roof of my moutt, the right upper lip and a bit of my right cheek are still completely numb. But, nothing a little pain medication can't take care of :) I love my medication now! Not that I am addicted or anything mind you, but it makes the pain go away, which is always good. Hehehe.

From my side profile, I look a lot better than before surgery. However, you can still see that I have a pointed chin. I am still the wicked witch of the west...in form only...not in attitude harhar :) Hope you all enjoy these pictures. It's been hard for me to get on here and post, but I finally did it. I didn't want to take pictures of myself, but since the haircut, I feel better...I might just take more pictures and post on here to keep you all updated :)

By the way, I've gained back all the weight that I lost and then some, even though I don't eat all day like I used to. It's really weird. I get lazy and don't want to take off my rubber bands to eat, but i do take them off to stretch them as my Orthodontist and Surgeon advised me to do :). I can't wait until I can start exercising again!