Follow my adventures in the world of jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery). I had a Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (bsso) and a 2 piece LeFort 1 widening my upper jaw. My oral surgeon also reduce my gummy smile by making my upper jaw 5mm shorter and pushing it up and back, tilting it and pushing my lower jaw back 3mm. Apparently I had an overjet AND an underbite. Lucky me. (Details as to how this is possible are under the title "Ready for surgery") Surgery was Dec 1, 2011.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Day 13
Today was uneventful. Just hung out at home and took a nap. Still drooling. :( It seems to be a little less than it has been but still need to have a towel around. My face doesn't hurt as much if I do a little laugh. My upper lip feels like it is less tender too. Hives seem to be gone but I still feel a little itchy on my neck and chest. Also, I think I feel my upper gums more. They are kind of itchy from my stitches rubbing on them. More people understood me today. Ate some of my grandma's yummy milk pudding and it was sooooooo good.
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I'm following your blog already! Thanks for posting on jawsurgeryblog.com your posts have been super helpful! You look AWESOME by the way!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're looking great! I'm so glad that each day is getting easier for you :) I'm headed back to Placentia-Linda tomorrow to have my hardware removed since it did not heal properly, unfortunately but I'm excited that this is the last step. I'll check in soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks bracedblogger! Glad I was able to help. :) Good luck on Mon!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mrs Mac!!! I will be thinking about you tomorrow and praying for a quick recovery! Glad this is the last step for you. Can't wait for your update.
Jenn, thanks so much for posting your experiences. I'm due for surgery at the end of the month and appreciate your info re: what to expect. Hang in there - it will get better!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much BaliGirl!! That really means a lot to me. Good luck with your surgery!!!!
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