Hi Asiaasia: Yes, there are 3 people on this post tht I know of that had the nerve graft. It takes awhile before you see results, about a year, & 2 ARE seeing results (Chris & Denise). Taylor had hers done more recently so she has to wait, but of course movement is expected after a time. I am also an RN, however, I've been off the floos for 10 years (worked the floors for 17 as a nurse, 7 prior to that as a nurse's aid while in H.S. & college). I'm amazed that you got thru nursing school after surgery!! You should not be denied a job because of how you look, that is discrimination & there are laws in place to prevent this. As long as you are qualified & can do the job, that's what counts. As a matter of fact, you would be an asset because of the compassion I'm sure you have after what you've been thru. (I had an awful experience post op with the RNs - it was a shock to me the way most went about their job, anyway, I'm getting off track). I also have facial paralysis (no movement at all). You WILL get over the sadness, not care so much about people looking at you, I'm 10 months post op, I know how you feel at 4 months. I've come to realize our bodies are just an outer covering to what's important, our spirits - granted our bodies can be a nuisance when they break down, we need to take care of our bodies as best we can, but it's what's inside that counts. I feel like, I have a beautiful smile on the inside, you just can't see it on the outside.
There are many areas of nursing to work in - look at all your options as you are about to graduate. I wish you a fulfilling career & much happiness my friend, Nancy
ps. I have routine facial EMGs which is showing some nerve regeneration. I will do the nerve graft when my surgeon feels the nerve isn't regenerating as hoped.
