Day 15

My lips feel like they are on fire. Is that normal? Any suggestions anyone? I am willing to try anything at this point. I have been using vaseline but it doesn't seem to be helping much. I'm just hoping they are hurting because the feeling is trying to come back. I thought I was starting to look normal, but I guess as soon as I open my mouth and try to talk people start wondering.... because the cashier at target asked me if I had gotten my braces tightened today.... I was like unfortunately no, I just had jaw surgery. Then she proceeds to start asking me a million questions about it. So of course I am now really insecure about talking when I go out into public. Stupid splint. 


My grandparents came into town today to see me. They couldn't believe how different I look. Even though I honestly don't think I look that much different other than my chin. They also told me I look younger.... I'm not sure whether I should take that as a compliment or not. 

Day 14

Well I am now 2 weeks post-op. I can't believe how fast time is flying by. I am going to the beach this weekend and I can't wait! I am still on a soft food diet and I am getting pretty tired of it. I go back to see my OS on July 11th and I hope he will take my splint out, because once it comes out I think life will start feeling like its getting back to normal. I also start back classes next Wednesday. So my summer is pretty much over =( 

Day 13

Nothing really to post about today so here are some pictures from today. I think the swelling has gone down a little bit. 
I am just so ready to go to the beach and get out of this house. 

Day 12

Today I went and saw my OS. He was so pleased with how I am doing. I no longer have to wear my rubber bands 24/7. He said I can leave them off for a few hours a day and start working the stiffness out of my jaw. I broke down and bought a waterpik. My mouth just got so unbearable that I had to try something else and it did wonders! My mouth feels so much cleaner. 


Once again I am feeling that swelling is at a halt. It is getting quite frustrating. I can see and feel where I am still swollen and I would like for it to go away. 

Day 11

I don't have much to update on today. Other than I go and see my OS tomorrow. Today was a pretty good day. I have managed to gain one pound back. Oh yeah, my dad smoked a boston butt for dinner and I wanted some so bad so my step mom threw some in the food processor with some bbq sauce and it was delish. Today was the first time that I've been able to eat so much that I was actually full.

Day 10

I feel like my swelling increased a little bit today from yesterday. It might have something to do with the fact that I've been pretty busy today and haven't been resting like I should be. I am just so tired of sitting in bed, doing nothing. So I cleaned like crazy. I have some errands to run tomorrow to get ready for the beach then hopefully I can just rest some more. 

Day 9

I didn't get around to doing a post last night, because I had a wedding to go to. 

But yesterday was a really good day! I got my hair done and it made me feel so much better! I am leaving for the beach in a week and I can't wait! I see my OS on Monday and I am very anxious to see what he says about me. Not much to say about yesterday. It was a good day and it seems everyday gets easier.