A blog reader emailed me and asked me the ultimate question -- if I were to rethink and given another chance to remake my decision, would I still go forward with the surgery? I replied, "Absolutely YES." There is no reason why I wouldn't have. The only regret I had was why I didn't and couldn't do it earlier. Although the results have not been all perfect, the advantages definitely outweigh the bad. When I say that the "results have not been perfect," I mean that I still have numbness of my upper left lip, and I can still feel lthe plate under my eye (read previous blogs). But these are minor things. I have a great bite now and my profile really changed for the better. I know that the process after the surgery can be a bit brutal, but you just live throught it day by day. The progress may seem slow, but when you look back, you don't really remember much about it. Time passes by fast!

So if you're reading this, and thinking about having jaw surgery, you should do it! There is nothing scary about it! Believe me -- the pain, the discomfort, the inconvenience -- these are all temporary!! You will eventually be OK and can reap the benefits of the surgery and enjoy a perfect smile. It is worth it!!