No changes... Had my 3rd follow up with Surgery Man. He replaced my elastics because I can't yet do it myself. I asked where I could get those grippers, and he said they're very expensive, so... I also got a Rx for an anti-inflammatory / pain med because of my ridiculously stiff face. Apparently blowing one's nose can really puff the face up. Noted.
Other than that, the weight is still down 15lbs... Blazers don't fit me anymore... My coats are too big... Everything about me is shrinking except for my huge lollipop head. I also really love how these elastics hanging of my canines make me look like a vampire. I am so sexy. Like siren-level sexy. Can't wait to go back to work on Monday.
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March 16th update:
I finally had to put my elastics on myself. One shredded and the other broke, so I was forced to do it. Not hard really - took about 10 minutes for the first one - 5 for the second. The swelling is going down a teensy bit more also, so that helps. I feel a teensy bit less stiff. But not much. As for feeling in my face, it's slooooowly coming. I'm eating almost anything now... but I feel like I'm an ant standing at the base of a giant cupcake to tell you the truth - this tiny opening in my mouth is so small. Everything is cut up into pieces the size of a stick of gum or something.
How was your bite right out of surgery? My orthodontist told me my bite would be off, but the elastics will put my bite into place. My oral surgeon said that my bite should already be in the right place. Well, my bite is off. I hope it's just because I'm so swollen, but I guess I'll see once my surgeon takes another look at it in a couple of days.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, right after surgery, I could have cared less!!! I didn't really look at it until I got all the zillion elastics off. It's not uncommon though from what I've read on other blogs. I think that usually orthodontic adjustments will correct it? I think it's safe to say that everyone has "something" that is not right afterward, so be VERY patient and let your recovery run it's course. I'm only in week 5 and it's just so slow... Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteThis is so ironic I just found this! I had jaw surgery on one jaw on march 10th so i'm in week 2 right now... the reason i found your blog is because i google searched a question that i'm now about to ask you because i could find an answer: Why can't someone after jaw surgery use a straw? Do you know?
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ReplyDeleteRe: the straw embargo... I have absolutely no idea. I am going to guess that the pressure of sucking in may cause the stitches or wounds to open up more easily.
ReplyDeleteoh ok - thanks for answering! that's what i was thinking but i don't really get how just sucking a straw would do that. when i eat apple sauce or something from a spoon, i 'slurp' it up (which is very similar to sucking it up) since i can't fit the whole spoon in my mouth. i'm wondering if that has the same negative effect of sucking on a straw...
ReplyDeletecome to think of it (i can't believe i didn't think of it until now), i am going to email my surgeon and see what he says (since i also have a couple other questions to ask him). i'll let you know!
Ok cool - good point re: the slurping. "What is the deal with those straws"? (Say that in a Seinfeld voice for maximum effect).
ReplyDeletewell he replied to my email but didn't answer the question and just said that i could use a straw now. I'm guessing you're right and has to do with the stitches because in the same email he also said that my stitches should be dissolving soon. thanks for you help, and good luck with the recovery!!!
ReplyDeleteMy problem was that I couldn't physically create the suction needed to use a straw--I think something to do with having no feeling/limited control of my lips.
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