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Mariano Pagella is an argentinean graphic designer & art director; a passionate about typography, color and composition. He works from his creative studio 'Vasty', based in Barcelona; a multidisciplinary design boutique that focuses on the creation of imagery, visual expressions and identity, with the purpose to generate exquisite concepts by combining traditional graphic design and craft with a sensitive signature. His work has been featured in Fubiz, étapes, inkygoodness, Mindsparkle Mag, Osso Magazine, Notes on Design, Fahrenheit Magazine, Domestika among ...

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nsa-logoSurely you’ve heard that the National Security Agency (NSA) has been continuously trolling the nation’s phone and Internet companies for records – at least for the metadata – for the past seven years.

The metadata tells who you’ve been talking to, when and for how long – and maybe from where. Using software that figures out patterns, the metadata can tell who your friends and lovers are. It can tell what you buy and by association, what kind of habits, medical conditions, or interests – healthy or unhealthy – you have. It speaks to the context of your life and your friends’ lives.

But do you know what they’ve collected, and of some substantial importance, what they’ve collected about YOU? Might you even want them to delete some of it?

The US Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) says you can request such information from the government, and they will often tell you what information – be it metadata or content – that they have on you. FOIA.gov is part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), they get about ¾ of a million requests per year, and they’re backlogged on about 10% of them. The DOJ provides some instructions and even a little video (be patient: it took a minute to load when I tried it) on how to go about making your request to find out what the Feds have on you. You can find that here: http://www.foia.gov/how-to.html. There are 29 agencies from which you can make these FOIA requests.

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Want to get the NSA surveillance records on you deleted?

You have to go to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC). One Jonathan Corbett, doing a lot of foot & phone work, found an address to where you can mail a “Motion to Quash” in order to try to get that data deleted. He discovered that the FISC doesn’t really seem to have a bricks-and-mortar address, but an individual within the Court does handle these requests. You have to mail your Motion to Quash (no, really) to:

Ms. Gunning

2 Constitution Square

145N Street, Suite 2W-115

Washington, DC 20530

You might even have more to thank Mr. Corbett for, as he has put together a website to make these requests and Motions easy and almost automated for you. http://www.mynsarecords.com is Corbett’s generous contribution to helping you find out about or quash the data on you.

Go to his site; click on the green “Retrieve” or the red “Delete” button and fill in a few bits of info. MyNSARecords will send the info quickly.

And then you wait.

The FOIA calls for responding within about a month. But sometimes it takes months. Or years. A few years ago, George Washington University did a study. The median request was at about 2 months, the average was about 3 months and the oldest was… 11 years.

But if you want your records, there’s no time like the present.

Steve Burgess is a freelance technology writer, a practicing computer forensics specialist as the principal of Burgess Forensics, and a contributor to the just released Scientific Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases, 5th Edition by Moenssens, et al. Mr. Burgess may be reached at http://www.burgessforensics.com

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The News Service of Florida

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 24, 2017......... After past efforts have gotten bogged down, the Florida Legislature may finally approve legislation that, according to Sen. Tom Lee, would provide concierge medicine to the masses.

Lee's bill (SB 80), which would help lead to the use of “direct primary care” agreements, was approved unanimously Tuesday by the Senate Health Policy Committee. It was supported by business associations and medical lobbyists.

The lone voice of opposition came from Brian Pitts, who is with the group Justice-2-Jesus and is known in the Capitol for providing commentary on a wide range of issues. Pitts said the bill would lead to people being stranded without adequate coverage and no protections from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.

“The simplest things get hung up,” Lee, R-Thonotosassa, said after Pitt's testimony. “I don't understand.”

Tuesday's vote was the second Senate committee to approve the bill, which now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee. It then could go to the full Senate during the 2018 session, which starts in January.

House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills, has filed the companion measure (HB 37). It has not been heard, but House leaders have long backed direct primary care agreements. The House last year voted 107-6 to pass a direct primary care bill, but the proposal stalled in the Senate.

Lee's bill makes clear that providers can enter into arrangements that allow them to collect monthly fees in exchange for providing primary health-care services to patients without running afoul of any insurance laws.

Initially, the concept was termed “concierge medicine” and was something tailored to the affluent who would pay to have priority access to physicians. But it has morphed from something offered to the rich to an alternative approach for people to get their health care.

Direct primary care arrangements are contracts between providers and patients or the patients' employers or legal representatives. Under the bill, either party could terminate the direct primary-care contracts with 30 days notice.
This is the fourth year a direct primary care bill has been filed in the Legislature, though it is structured differently.

In year's past, the proposal would have amended the Florida insurance code to include a definition of direct primary care arrangements and authorize providers to offer the contracts. The bill would have amended statutes to make clear the arrangements aren't insurance products.

This year, the bill would amend laws that regulate health-care providers to lay out the dos and don'ts of primary care arrangements. It also would amend insurance law to make clear the arrangements aren't insurance.

Lee said the change was made at the behest of legislative staff. The bill does not authorize direct primary care arrangements for Medicaid.

The small-business group NFIB Florida was one of the first proponents of direct primary care arrangements and continues to push for passage of a bill.

“We think it's time has come. Small business owners want direct primary care as a health care option for themselves and their employees,” NFIB Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle said.

Although direct primary care arrangements are available now, Herrle said there are physicians who “want to make the leap but prudently want regulatory clarity before they stake their career on a new business model.”


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Websites with incredibly Low Prices Abroad! Don’t believe the hype!

We have all seen the websites offering this procedure abroad at incredibly low prices in comparison to what is on offer in Ireland or the UK for that matter. When you go to see your local dentist and mention that you are thinking of having this surgery abroad automatically your dentist is negative to the idea.

There is no correct answer to the question! The answer is you are having surgery so you want to be sure that your dentist is competent in providing this surgery as you would if you were having any other surgery.

You have to think of the cost implications of having treatment abroad when you decide to move ahead with dental implants. Yes, there is the headline price which shows a massive saving but is it really that big? When you have a dental implant placed, any professional dentist will want the patient around for up to 7 days after the operation to check for infection, manage the swelling and make sure the patient is suffering no discomfort. You will also need to return 4-6 months later to have the porcelain crowns placed on top of the dental implants.

So Let’s Look At The Real Costing

Trip 1 – For part one of the treatment

Return flight to the clinic abroad€150
5 nights at a 4* hotel in city of the clinic€300
CT Scan€200
Cost of Dental Implant Placement€750
Time off from work€300
Cost for one dental implant abroad€1700

Trip 2 – for placement of porcelain crowns

Return flight to the clinic€200
5 nights at a 4* hotel in city of the clinic€300
Spending money€200
Porcelain Crown€150
Time off from work€300
Cost for one dental implant abroad€1150

You might have multiples of the procedure done so consider the patient is having 3 placements. This would bring the price to an average €1000.00+ per dental implant placement. This looks good so far. Now See trip 2!

Let’s consider the patient has 3 implants with 3 porcelain crowns the price then average’s out to €450.00 per porcelain crown.

So now we can see that having 3 complete rehabilitations works out to be €1550.00 for each tooth completely restored when you take into account all the costs related to travelling abroad.

So there is NO Big Saving with the price of each unit being nearly 20% more expensivethan having the dental work done by a dental implant professional in Ireland.

What happens if I have problems with my new teeth?

This is where it gets very tricky. No dentist in Ireland will consider working on these items that are placed abroad and you will have to fly back to the clinic you had the dental procedure done. This is a very important factor when you are considering having dental surgery abroad.

So what do I do?

Dr Luana O’Connor (BSc MSc) is a leading dental professional based in Romania with her clinic HappyDental. Dr O’Connor has undergone 3 years of post graduate training and has been awarded her Masters in Implantology. Dr O’Connor says ‘Having surery abroad is an attractive option for a lot of patients but personally I am against the whole dental tourism idea. The reason for this is that patients come to us with unrealistic ideas about what can be done in small time periods. Yes, this particular procedure abroad can be cheaper but patients must take into consideration that they are having surgery done by a dentist and they will need suitable recovery times both after the surgery and between dental operations.’

Dr O’Connor has plans to help patients who want affordable dental implants without the risk of travelling abroad for the procedure. Dr O’Connor says ‘Due to the amount of requests for this particular dental procedure we are receiving we have decided to open a dental clinic in Ireland in 2014 for patients who want affordable dental work. I will be working in Ireland with patients who want to have the surgery done. We will not be encouraging patients to travel abroad. I will examine, diagnose and provide the dental procedure myself. All follow up concerns for patients will be handled in our dental clinic in Ireland.’

The price will be €1249.00 for the complete treatment. With no overseas travel, no time off work and an Irish Dental Council dentist providing the dental work in Ireland. As this is a large investment for people we are working on a payment plan to make the whole thing easier for patients to achieve.

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• MLS® #: 5700331
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  • Bedrooms4
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Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty is used to correct asymmetry, fill in hollows, reduce the appearance of bumps, humps, and scars. Non-surgical rhinoplasty does not remain as a permanent change. It lasts only for 6 to 18 months and you need to restore once again. You can correct the size, shape, and symmetry of your nose by a best experienced and world-renown facial cosmetic surgeon, Robert Kotler. For a safe and trusted non-surgical rhinoplasty, you can reach us with a phone call or filled online request form at robertkotlermd.com.

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To reduce the number of face-to-face interactions with the community and protect our staff and their ability to carry out ongoing essential services, the Derwent Valley Council Offices will reopen to the public from 10am - 2pm from Monday 1 June for essential visits only.

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Dear Dr. Roach: About two years ago I was hospitalized with amiodarone toxicity. I was in the hospital for 20 days. My forearms and the backs of my hands became discolored to a brown, mottled color, and my skin would bleed at the slightest touch. A dermatologist prescribed hydroquinone cream, but he didn’t expect results. My skin lightened only slightly. Do you have any suggestions?

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The timing of the discoloration strongly implicates the amiodarone as the cause of the discoloration. There are at least three ways amiodarone can cause color changes in the skin. One is through deposition of a pigment called lipofuscin. This causes color changes that are usually described as blue-black. This color will fade over time, but it may take well over a year. You are two years out. If it hasn’t gotten better, it may not be due to this issue.

The second is photosensitivity increasing the effect of sun on the skin. Treatment for this is careful avoidance of sun exposure and the use of a powerful, broad-spectrum sunscreen.

The third is called phototoxic reaction. This looks like a bad sunburn or eczema, and it doesn’t sound like what you are describing.

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1919 England to Australia Air Race re-enactment flight
Last Saturday a small gathering of Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre volunteers and members of the public joined the seven adventurers who were re-enacting the celebratory flight from Darwin to Adelaide after the 1919 England to Australia Air Race.

In 1919 the Australian government offered a prize of £10,000 for the first Australians to fly a British aircraft from Great Britain to Australia, and six crews accepted the challenge. The winning crew was made up of pilot Ross Smith, his brother Keith Smith as co-pilot, and mechanics James Bennett and Wally Shiers in a modified Vickers Vimy bomber.

Upon crossing the finish line at Darwin, they embarked on a celebratory flight from Darwin to their hometown of Adelaide, and after a stopover in Horsham, flew over Nhill at 11.10 am on March 16, 1920. As they passed over the town, a package of letters with streamers attached was dropped from the aeroplane, which was the first delivery of airmail in country Victoria.

The idea of this centenary flight came about after pilot Michael Smith took delivery of his new Russian built Seabear L-65 aircraft from the factory, and later found himself in England on his way back home at an appropriate time to re-trace the Smith brothers’ flight back to Australia one hundred years earlier.

The trip took three weeks and passed through France, Italy, Crete, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Pakistan, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia before reaching Darwin at 3.45 pm on 10 December, one hundred years to the minute of the arrival of the winners of the race. All the stops made by the original Smiths were repeated except for Syria, Iraq, and Iran due to the political situation in those countries at the time.

Smith returned to Darwin early in March to take part in the Centenary Transcontinental Group Flight which was retracing the celebratory journey made by Ross and Keith Smith after they finished the Air Race to return to their hometown of Adelaide. Following the original route via Daly Waters, Cloncurry, Longreach, Charleville, Caboolture, Narromine, Wollongong, Cootamundra, Benalla and Little River (near Geelong) before making their way to Nhill on Saturday morning.

Four planes made up the flight that arrived in Nhill between 10.30 am and 11.30 am on Saturday, including the amphibious Seabear L-65 ‘Southern Sun’, amphibious Lake Buccaneer, jabiru, and a Pipistrel ultralight which is at the cutting edge of fuel-efficient aviation.

Above - the Seabear L-65 ‘Southern Sun’ aircraft just after take-off (and before raising the wheels) from Nhill on the last leg of the Centenary Transcontinental Group Flight .

Smith gave a brief talk to the assembled enthusiasts about his flight back from England, noting the positives of his trip over the one a hundred years earlier, including more reliable engines, the advantages of GPS guidance and better landing grounds. The biggest negative of the 2019 flight was the paperwork required for such an international trip.

The point that he noted to be the same now as a century earlier was the generosity of the people that were encountered throughout the trip.

Following lunch and a look around the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre, the group took off mid-afternoon to continue their journey to Gawler.

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The Pipstrel on its flypast delivering the air mail.

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Kelly Wearstler’s dynamite Beverly Hills estate asks $350k/month

Although the property has never popped up on the open market — except for a short period back in 2012 — it’s long been an open secret that the lavish Beverly Hills estate of high-nosed society royals Kelly Wearstler and Brad Korzen is available for purchase. If you know the right Platinum Triangle real estate agents to call, of course.

The house — which has a history nearly as vivid as its interiors — was first listed off-market way back in early 2010 with a $50 million ask. Over the last decade, the (rumored) asking price has fluctuated anywhere from mid-$30s to nearly $60 million. Now, however, the couple have finally decided to give the high-priced rental route a whirl. And we’re talking very high-priced — $350,000 per month. (!!!)

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Ms. Wearstler is, of course, the iconic LA designer famed (and occasionally defamed) for her ultra-maximalist sense of style. A former Playboy Playmate of the Month who married well, Ms. Wearstler and her fledgling interior design business first achieved recognition in the 1990s. Since then, her fame has only grown, and she’s now parlayed her design success into an eponymous lifestyle brand.

As for Mr. Korzen, he is a hotel developer who comes from a very wealthy family — his father owned one of the nation’s largest chain of bowling alleys. Mr. Korzen’s Kor development group has built hotels around the globe — nearly all them done with interior design by Ms. Wearstler. (Nothing like a wee bit of professional nepotism, right?) The Avalon Beverly Hills and the Viceroy chain of hotels/resorts are a couple of his more notable projects.

The 3.2-acre estate

The 3.2-acre Wearstler-Korzen family estate is massive (for LA, at least) and sits in what is arguably the best neighborhood pocket of Beverly Hills: north of Sunset, south of Trousdale Estates, and just a few short blocks from WeHo and the Sunset Strip.

Records show Mr. Korzen and Ms. Wearstler purchased the 11,371-square-foot mansion way back in 2005 for $25 million, reportedly after a bidding war against a developer who plotted to raze the ol’ gurl. Rather than demolishing the premises, the Wearstler-Korzens — now in their early 50s with two teenage sons — painstakingly restored the property, transforming it into a grand family home.

Anywho, the property has already been featured in just about every shelter magazine known to mankind (and in Vogue, too) — so there are scores of photos and descriptions available online. While y’all feast on the MLS images we have selected, allow Yolanda to give a brief synopsis of the estate’s history.

Though detailed accounts vary widely, most everyone agrees that the property was designed by acclaimed architect James Dolena for actor William Powell. Completed in 1934 (or thereabouts), the original interiors were done up by Billy Haines.

Mr. Powell reportedly built the lavish compound as a lovenest for himself and Carole Lombard. However — as is often the case — the couple’s affection soon swirled down the sad toilet of love. They divorced prior to the estate’s completion and Mr. Powell began shackin’ up with Jean Harlow. Upon Harlow’s unexpected 1937 death, however, we gather the property was quickly sold off.

By the 1950s, the property had passed to Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, best-known for producing scores of James Bond flicks — including  Dr. No, Goldfinger, Your Only Live Twice, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only, and Octopussy.

Mr. Broccoli remained ensconced in the fortified compound until his 1996 passing, after which the property was leased out longterm to property-obsessed actress Diane Keaton. Eventually the fabled estate entered a state of “faded glory”. Neglect, as some uncouth folks might say.

That brings us to the mid-aughts — which is when Ms. Wearstler and Mr. Korzen acquired the beast, of course. They fixed up the fixer-upper and slapped a variety of heavy-duty asking prices on the decadent digs. As of yet, however, their efforts to secure a buyer have failed.

Back in 2016, it was widely rumored that fellow designer Tom Ford had initiated a $53 million acquisition of the property. At that price, it would’ve been among the most expensive homes ever sold in Beverly Hills. However, the escrow was eventually cancelled — for reasons unbeknownst to Yolanda.

We do know, however, that this place has cost Wearstler-Korzens a veritable fortune to maintain over the past 14 years. In addition to the millions spent on renovations, their current annual property tax bill is approximately $360,000. And they also carry an enormous mortgage on the estate, per records. Ever wondered why Ms. Wearstler’s products are so very expensive? Now you know!

Anyway, the home’s architecture has previously been described as “Georgian meets Hollywood Regency”. The multi-structure estate includes the main house, a large pool house and a detached garage with guest/staff quarters. Naturally the entire property is walled and camera-watched for privacy and security. A long gated drive gently ascends to the knoll-sited residence.

The lavishly landscaped grounds feature boxwood gardens, rolling lawns, a mature trees, fountains, a full-size tennis court, and an epically long rectangular swimming pool.

Current listing photos do not show any of the estate’s seven bedrooms and ten Art Moderne-style bathrooms, but they do display the ten-sided entrance foyer, with its starburst-pattern marble floor. Most of the public rooms feature mocha-colored hardwoods and a veritable treasure trove of gold and bronze accents.

For the low, low price of $350,000 per month, all this can be yours. Temporarily, of course. As we’ve said before when profiling other obscenely expensive rentals, Yolanda cannot imagine who is in the market for a lease this pricey. But by certain measures — just think of the $53 million asking price and $360k+ tax bill, for crying out loud! — it almost seems like a bargain.

Listing agents: Jonathan Nash & Stephen Resnick, Hilton & Hyland

  1. CalCulver says:

    I dig on that front door/foyer & entryway. The pool house is groovy as is the landscaping. The furniture…….. not so much.

  2. Rosie says:

    The seashell entry is exquisite . . . then the door opens that hideous optical marble flooring and the don’t try this if you’re soused staircase. Ycccht!

  3. Andrea says:

    I love old hollywood homes. The entry way and floors are great, however the light fixtures and decorating which were obviously Kelly are just awful.

  4. Chris says:

    Sort of the perfect “Beverly Hills ” home. Old hollywood history, architecture and location. The grounds are beautiful

    I think Bey/Jay were outbid by Tom for this, before they both went on to purchase bigger homes on the west side

  5. Petra says:

    Way more pared down than it was in 2012. I’m no fan of Mizzz Wearstler’s designs but can’t deny this Old Hollywood gem is fab.

  6. Curly Haired Girl says:

    Now you’re talkin’!
    Love me some Regency style. This is my favorite house that Yolanda has
    posted. The interior design is elegant, a little quirky and such beautiful quality.

  7. Sandy Santa Monica says:

    Incredible golden-age estate. You just know if we wait around long enough Jay Gatsby’s going to walk out those pool house doors. I’ve seen a lot of interior shots of this house and much of it is brilliant. Not a particular fan of the MC Escher’esque floors but I do love that staircase.

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I go in for double jaw surgery tomorrow morning. I’m set to arrive at the hospital at 7:30 am. Surgery begins at 10:30 am. Why it takes 3 hours to put an IV in, I’ll never know. Anyways, I’m walking over. I figure I should enjoy my last morning of breathing easy for awhile.

I have 2 weeks booked off from work and I’ve arranged to stay at my parent’s place for the first week or so of my recovery. I have no idea what that recovery will entail, but it sounds like a fairly invasive procedure, so I imagine there won’t be much eating or moving of any kind involved.

So far, my biggest fear is the IV. I absolutely loathe needles. That sounds weird, I know, coming from a guy with several tattoos, but it’s the honest truth. I have friends who say they love watching the needle pierce through their flesh whenever they’re donating blood, but I think they’re crazy.

The surgeon has told me to expect a full recovery in 90 days. I’ll be documenting that, each and every day, right here, along with pictures.

  1. My son who was born with a cleft lip and palate is having both upper and lower jaws broken and aligned as well as bone grafting in his upper front gum line. He is terrified and after reading the long recovery, I’m not going to lie, I am too. I don’t tell him that , however. He has been trying to talk me out of having him do it, but he really needs it to improve his breathing, health of his teeth long term, and appearance. Any advice on how I can help ease some anxiety. How bad is the pain? Manageable or is it really tough to struggle through.

    How did you spend your first weeks post op? He is very worried about being super bored as well. He is 17 and sitting/laying around really isn’t his thing. How many weeks would you say he would be out of school? How many days/weeks should I take off to stay with him. Knowing what you went through, would you do it again? Was it worth it. Thanks for any responses.

    • You’ll need 1 week off work, he will need 2 weeks off school.

      It’s certainly not easy but totally do able he’ll survive and be happy once he’s made it through.

  2. Hello,

    I am so glad I came across this blog. My surgery was 4 days ago so I believe the worst is pretty much over. But there are a couple of things that is so hard getting used to.
    1. Not being able to blow my nose. My doctor told me to use a nose spray to deal with the clogging. However, my nose is so clogged up that it blocks the spray from going up.
    2. The jaw splint. It’s only been 4 days and it’s driving me crazy. It feels like a piece of thick ham is stuck to the roof of my mouth. How were you able to get used to it?

  3. My son is 1 day after surgery and wore a ice pack mask at the hosp now he is home he is still using ice packs but when should he swap to heat packs x

  4. Hello, My name is Chris Tillery. I’m a 25 year old Marketing Director from Indianapolis, Indiana…

    I guess you could say that I am at Day 0-0-0-0-0, 5 Days, 21 Hours, 40 Minutes, 14 seconds… but who’s counting. Today is January 21, 2016, and surgery is on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.

    I will be having double jaw surgery. I have a class 2 or 3 (I forget) overbite. I wore Invisalign for 6 months (just wasn’t in the mood for braces at the time), and now have had braces on for 3 months. I had braces when I was younger… and now I’m 25. But I know once surgery is over, it’s countdown until these bad boys come off.

    I had a massive “Open Bite” my entire life. We actually call it the “Tillery Open Bite”. Issues from mouth breathing, snoring, my back teeth actually click when I talk, have to roll my tongue in a way when I talk to keep my teeth from click (which would cause crazy tongue ties when talking). Funny thing is, I can actually stick my tongue out of my mouth without opening my mouth. Another issue you have when you have an open bite/overbite, when your face is at rest – you actually can’t close your lips normally – you have to force them shut. So my mouth is constantly open when at rest or I have to force my lips to stay together. In pictures that I might be in – my mouth is wide open. I just don’t ever realize it. I’m an amateur golfer – so I always have that “focused face” – and my mouth is just hanging down to the ground. haha. Same thing when I played baseball throughout high school and college. Mouth wide open.

    So Invisalign brought my teeth down from an open bite to an overbite. And now surgery is finally ready to arrive.

    I went in last week to have final impressions/models taken with my orthodontist to send to the oral surgeon – I wasn’t to “best” Invisalign rule follower, so the braces helped move what was needed, and they were both double checking everything was good to go. The question at hand is if they will only have to do the top jaw (aparently my there’s a chance my bottom jaw wouldn’t need surgery… but my luck.. both will happen)… so both jaws will probably happen.

    Oh, did I mention that my Dad was a dentist as well? Yee-Haaah! Oh, and I also work at the dental office. I am in charge of all of our Marketing. But that’s actually helped A LOT! When the oral surgeon or the orthodontist have said something that I just didn’t understand, my Dad was there to help me out to explain it in my terms to understand. My sister and mom also work at the office with me, so they have been a huge support system. I may live with the dentist, I may work for one… but dentistry still scares me. I think it scares everyone a least a little – right up there with clowns, and the word “Moist”, I hear people don’t like that word so I find it funny.

    So, this leads to my countdown to surgery.

    And Graham, I want to thank you for this blog you kept during your surgery, process, recovery, everything. I was reading a few of your days, and I’m actually feeling I guess I could say.. more confident. I am a HUGE fact finder, and you’ve really helped me with that.

    What you’ve helped me on:
    – What to expect daily
    – Recovery Tips
    – Recovery Timeline
    – Products to have for Recover

    But even with some of the humor you put in your blogs crack me up. I’ve even told everyone who comes to visit:
    – Don’t you dare bring down a massive steak or something that smells amazing
    – No making me laugh

    Do I know this is going to suck? Yes…
    But in the long run, I know this is going to help me physically, mentally, I’ll be healthier when it comes to sleeping, eating, and talking.. I just know this will help.

    But this weekend! It’s party time! Well, sort of. With surgery next week on Wednesday… I’m working Monday and Tuesday, so with actually being at a dental office – surgery will be on my mind all day.

    So this weekend, Friday I am headed to my golf faculty I work out at and playing a round of virtual golf (Indiana, 10 degrees and snow, so I’ll be inside), then Friday night hitting up the casino with my Mom – Steak Dinner and trying to become a millionaire. Saturday, going to see some family down South, then shopping for my recovery food items. Sunday, hitting up the Indy Fuel Hockey game (Our ECHL team that’s an affiliate with the Chicago Blackhawks), and on Sundays after games, you actually get to skate with the players… so I’m really looking forward to that. The Sunday night just relaxing with my girlfriend.

    Just trying to stay busy and keep surgery off my mind.

    I guess questions if you can answer some for me Graham:
    – Sneezing?
    – Yawning?
    – How did brushing go?
    – What was your favorite smoothie? This is a big thing on my mind, because like you said… I will probably get sick of Ensures real quick!
    – Did you get any sores or anything like that inside your mouth?
    – Get any cold sores from lips being too chapped?
    – How did you feel about a month out? I know what your blog says but maybe you could say something to me again. Reason why I’m asking… surgery is January 27 – on February 28th, I have a Tee Time at TPC Scottsdale. Kind of a once in a lifetime (Unless somehow I make it to the tour)… even if I have to get drugged up.. really want to play.

    So I fell like I’m blogging on your blog. But I wanted to thank you again for what you did on this site. If you could answer those questions that would be fantastic!

    Thank you again, and I will for sure keep you posted and send you a message on how everything goes.

    I will also be kind of blogging on my Facebook page if you want to check in on that as well.

    Thanks again Graham!

    – Cheers

    • Hi Chris, it sounds like you’re in good hands considering your father is a dentist and you work right there in the dental clinic. I can’t think of a better team to have in your corner for this sort of surgery. 😁

      To answer your questions:

      1) Sneezing: It’s only natural and it will happen. It should not cause any problems.

      2) Yawning: Again, it’s natural and will happen. You can attempt to “suffocate” your yawns for the first month to avoid the pain of split lips, but they don’t cause any real harm beyond that.

      3) Brushing your teeth: I rinsed with warm salt water several times each day for the first 2 weeks. Once my surgeon gives you permission to start brushing, make sure you approach it with gentleness.

      4) Favorite smoothie: My favorite smoothie, hands down, was the peanut butter oatmeal one. Lots of calories packed in there!

      5) Sores inside my mouth: I had a few sores at first, but nothing serious. They were just general raw skin and healed up as soon as I was able to start drinking more water to wash the acid in my mouth away.

      6) Cold sores: Cold sores are actually a type of herpes (herpes simplex virus), so if you haven’t had them before, this surgery will not change that. However, if you already get cold sores once in a while, you will likely continue to get them during recovery due to having a temporarily weakened immune system. The surgery should not affect them beyond that.

      7) Golfing: You should be okay to golf after 1 month of recovery. Your speech may still be a bit difficult to understand and you may be slightly lacking in energy, but as long as you take it easy, you won’t have any problems.

      Good luck in the casino this weekend and let me know how your surgery goes! 😄

    • Hi am post op 8 days feel great had plenty too eat going in tomorrow to see the surgeon think it might be time
      FOR elastics also my nose won’t stop running with snot it’s horrible! Can you tell me when this clears up

  5. I was wondering if having the operation dramatically effects she shape of your nose?

  6. I too have a deathly fear of needles probably because of being poked numerous times in three previous surgeries. So when they tried to put the IV in I flipped. Finally they agreed to put me out with gas before the IV. I went in and I remember a light and the mask then I was out. If you’re as afraid of needles that’s an option but it is more dangerous.

  7. Hi Graham,

    Wish I came across your blog even earlier. I’m having my double jaw surgery for severe underbite (lower jaw is 1cm farther than upper jaw) in 9 hours.

    I’m reading some of your recovery tips and starting with Day 1. Thanks for creating this blog! I will be reading it for the next few days in the hospital. I know it will make me feel better and endure the pain and swelling. I’m looking forward to looking prettier and finally being able to use my teeth other than my molars for eating basically anything after full recovery!

  8. Hello there, I have exactly 6 hours left until my surgery and I just can’t sleep at all! So I did some extra research on jaw surgery and stumbled upon this. Lucky me!!! I shall be reading your journey everyday after surgery. A bit nervous but it should be fine. To be quite honest with you… The only biggest fear right now is being wide awake throughout the whole jaw procedure!! Yikes…

  9. Hi there… just checking on if you can recommend any orthodentist – -jaw alignment/ facial construction in South Africa, Cape Town

  10. Hi Graham,
    You are quite a find on this subject. I am 6 days post op for moving lower jaw forward and top jaw up and across, and they took my wisdom teeth out, with some bone attached ( don’t know the technical terms). I nearly did not go ahead with the op as had hypertension and on 3rd time approach I was a jittering wreck crying in front of the consultant as he further laid the bare facts out, all extremely negative and frightening possibilities. I am 47 and have kids, and you feel so guilty going through with it because of the fact that you are choosing to have the surgery, even though if you don’t later in life you will be sucking food through a straw. I have degenerative jaw joints with a bit of arthritis to boot, and jaw pain, headaches, catch flies all day, and can’t talk properly. Anyways I went ahead and the most important thing I felt to remember is that you remember nothing, from not even remembering going to sleep to being woken in recovery, that was the bit that scared me most. The bit they don’t tell you about and I have had different advice (uk) is that you can’t blow your nose for 6 weeks and that you suffer blood collections behind your nose, which make breathing really difficult when your mouth is shut with elastics and swollen. I had to go on oxygen for the first couple of days to help. At home I soak cotton buds in cold water and very carefully damp them around the rim of my nostrils and it seems to open the airwaves just enough to help breathing. I started with the Vaseline as soon as I came around, I put it on all the time it has really helped. I only have a little gap to eat through and I have not been able to suck through a straw, but I have found a dolls spoon which I can put at the front of my mouth and suck through, it takes about an hour to eat anything, but patience is the key. I blend whatever I have made for everyone and eat that, I soak mashed potato in soup, very runny consistency and I soak 1 weetabix in about half a pint of milk and drink it. I can’t do consecutive swallowing so I tip some of the drink in, some down my front, then swallow, I check to make sure there isn’t too much to swallow, it’s all so numb. I am not having any hot food in case I burn myself. The pain issue is spot on, they could not believe it in hospital that I was not in any pain, it only kicked in on day 3 when the consultant put the elastics on and moved my jaw to its correct position, the swelling preventing it from doing so naturally, and old habits of posturing. I am currently a delightful yellow canary colour, which I assume is a good sign that the bruising is getting better. I took vitamin and iron tablets for about 1 month before surgery, which bearing in mind how much weight is dropping off I am very glad of now. I am going to get some prune juice as that is one area I am struggling in, and drink even more water, I thought I was drinking enough.
    Thank you again for doing this blog it has really helped me realise that I am not weird and unusual and that no we’re not doing it to be next top model, more so that we can do stuff people take for granted, like bite a baguette, bite Sellotape with you teeth. The operation has certainly made me look at lots of things in a different light, especially toward the elderly and stroke victims and how much care to get better they really need, when you think how long it takes to feed yourself when your face is numb, and communication difficult.

    • Lottie, just so you’re aware, everything you mentioned sounds perfectly normal and expected during these initial weeks of recovery. It sounds like you’re still in the difficult stage, but in the next couple of weeks, your swelling will subside quite a lot and you’ll be able to drink from a cup (hot, blended soup from a cup, yay!) and sleep through the night. Try to stay positive, remember that this surgery was for medically necessary reasons, and that there are others out there who understand what you’re going through right now. =)

  11. Graham, thank you for this blog. My husband had surgery two days ago and is due to be discharged today. Since I didn’t go to any of his pre-op appts, I have no idea what to expect when he’s home. I’m sure the docs will tell me what to do when I pick him up, but I’m glad I have this blog to go to.

    • Mimi, your husband is lucky to have you there by his side during recovery. He’ll likely be quite frustrated for the first couple of weeks due to difficulties communicating and eating. As long as he gets out for walks each day and has smoothies and soup ready to eat, he’ll get through this and be back in action in a few short months. =)

  12. Hey! I am actually in the third day of my lower jaw surgery…. And the worst part for me is being unable to eat! I am an athlete and I’m terrified that I’m going to loose a lot of mussel weight. I haven’t had loads of pain but haven’t been comfortable either. The surgeon gave me an ice pack that goes around my head…. But it’s so heavy it makes my neck hurt super bad. Also I’m a side sleeper so every day I wake up to my right side being more swollen than my left! Any suggestions on how to get my neck to stop hurting and to force myself to sleep on my back?? Thanks!

    • Cayla, the frustrating truth is that sleep will not come easy until the first 2 weeks are over. Placing heat packs on your face and propping your head up on pillows will be the best you can do. Stay positive, though, because once those first few weeks are in the past, you’ll have no trouble sleeping through the night. =)

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Doug continues to perform and record with many of todays leading artists including Joey DeFrancesco, Dee Dee Bridgewater, George Cables, Ledisi, Louis Hayes, Andra Day, Peter Bernstein, Rita Payes, Bruce Harris, Freddie Hendrix and others. He keeps a busy schedule touring the world performing and recording as a featured solo artist and leader of his own bands, and of course, Doug continues his tenure with the venerable Count Basie Orchestra.

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