Today, I attended my first day of school 4 days after reconstructive surgery. But no worries: I'm sure my alien-like appearance and 2 hours of Darth Vader style breathing in an otherwise silent test room will make me lots of friends. FML
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carobee 3
Hi, OP here! I had an accident, and therefore could not choose the date of the surgery. My face was severely smashed up, my nose broken and my jaw wired shut. It was a summer class and I missed the first 3 days, so by the time I was well enough to go they were already testing. The class was a pre-req I needed for my next year of class, my senior year. I didn't want to graduate late from college, as I am a pre med student and want to take the mcat next summer. I was not seriously worried about making friends, it was just funny to get so many strange looks. Anyway thanks for all the sweet comments, I'm doing much better now and look back to normal!!
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Bano360 25
Darth Vader breathing sounds pretty cool.
Saffy89 13
Well good luck, and may the force be with you.
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carobee 3
Hi, OP here! I had an accident, and therefore could not choose the date of the surgery. My face was severely smashed up, my nose broken and my jaw wired shut. It was a summer class and I missed the first 3 days, so by the time I was well enough to go they were already testing. The class was a pre-req I needed for my next year of class, my senior year. I didn't want to graduate late from college, as I am a pre med student and want to take the mcat next summer. I was not seriously worried about making friends, it was just funny to get so many strange looks. Anyway thanks for all the sweet comments, I'm doing much better now and look back to normal!!
DeoVolente 13
It definitely takes courage and determination to go back. Props to you OP and good luck with the med school!
confusedAsFuck 34
I can only say: huge thumbs up for you OP, as it was said it takes immense courage and rock solid personality to be this cool..
nina739 10
Much respect!! It takes lots of courage !!
doglover100 29
I admire your courage to go. I wouldn't have left the house.
Tattoo_Freak 15
I take my hat off to you. I was in an accident at the age of 15. Broke my jaw & cheek bone, and also lost my one ear. I was teased so badly I actually dropped out of school. I would never wish that hurt and pain on anybody. So congrats that you stuck it out! I hope your story inspires people to not give up. I wish I had known your story when I was going through that. My life may have turned out differently.
Miss_Pink4465 10
You'll be able to find your true friends, the ones who like you for you! Good luck op (:
Dusty_Busters 15
Maybe wait a little bit?
gb_chrs 2
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wynnona 17
Why back so early?
rikai 11
I hate to come off as an ass, but at least they aren't very likely to forget you!
Jarl_the_Elite 27
Should have worn a Darth Vader Mask or had the equipment shape like it.
christi_im21 12
Reconstructive was it elective ?if so ydi
fantasyworld 39
I like that you went, I probably wouldn't go out in public.
SiraSiemens 21
eh everybody wants to friends with darth vader :) its been 3 years though i really hope you recovered and taht all's well now OP :)