One week down, Five to go!!!

I saw a big difference this morning and it feels soooo good. The swelling went down a lot on my right side, so now my face looks more even. The reason for the increased swelling on the right side is that my OS started on that side and he got a little close to the mandible nerve; it was a learning experience i guess--he did better on the left side. I had faith in him, but it was that kind of thing that led me to make the decision to forego the normal BSSO and get the one that goes behind the nerve, which in turn made me get wired shut. I traded talking for feeling...seemed like a good decision at the time. As it turns out, it's alot more difficult than I had expected. I didn't think the splint would inhibit my speech to the point that I couldn't speak at all. Well, I think my jaw thanks me, that way I don't have a choice--I have to be good. My friend is about 6 weeks post op and she did not get wired and it's a good thing for her because she talks A LOT. She has been bad and did some things that she shouldn't have like trying to eat sushi at 5 weeks. Yeah, she' nuts--I know. She's doing better now though, soft chew diet and swelling is minimal. She's my inspiration...I took care of her and she's taking care of me. Good to have that kind of support and understanding while going through this. I hope those of you getting this type of surgery done have people who are understanding and able to sympathize with what you're going through. If anything, you have to at least brief them on what to expect--it may be a shock to some.

This stuff is not for the weak-hearted.

Well, here are some pics from yesterday--looking more like myself--yay! :0)