It has been over a year now!

Charlie-2 months

Well, It seems like just yesterday that I had my last surgery, yet it has been over a year and I also have a baby.  Crazy!!  Our little Charlie so much fun to have and he is 3 months today


My smile is getting stronger.  I can feel a lifting feeling in my upper lip and also a clenching in my cheek.  It feels SO good!  I am finally feeling human again, like I can share my emotions on my face.  Wonderful feeling!  I am actually OK with my picture being taken now.  This October I will be visiting Dr. Hadlock again to have an evaluation.  She will determine what nips and tucks need to be done.  I may need a mini face-lift and definitely need botox and filler to weaken my strong side.  Also, my eye weight is looking and feeling too heavy, so I will be getting a lighter or possibly no weight.  It seems like this process of making my face symmetrical is a long one too.  It will be around two years from my first surgery for the cross face nerve graft to the nip and tucks coming up.

I'd like to thank Susan for informing me of her surgeries and journey with facial paralysis.  I am glad I can help you through sharing my experience.

Don't mind the baby noises in the video :)