Day 26

Well today I saw my OS and I got some great news! I get to get my splint out next Wednesday. It is going to be a long week and a half. He told me normally he doesn't take splints out until 6 weeks post-op but he is taking mine out a week early! My splint is already on my last nerve. My lips still burn, the roof of my mouth is hurting, and my teeth are starting to hurt. I can't wait to brush my teeth really good! 
My step mom and my OS are really good friends and he called her after my appointment today and told her how impressed with me he is, and how well I'm healing. 

Day 25

Tomorrow morning at 8:30 I see my OS for the first time in 2 weeks. I am very anxious to see what he has to say. I am finally to the point where I can open my mouth wide enough to brush all of my teeth, and that my helps make my mouth feel better. The roof of my mouth has been hurting and I think its because when I eat I tend to use the roof of my mouth to break things up that I can't chew.

Well that's all I have to share today, but tomorrow I'll let you know how my appointment went.

Day 24

Not much to post about today. 
Sorry for the crappy pictures, my camera isn't the best and it doesn't help that I don't look so good, I have been sitting around all day doing school work. 

Day 23

Hey everybody! Sorry I haven't made any posts in a week! I was at the beach with my family and just didn't have any time! I am now just over 3 weeks post-op! I am feeling pretty good! Although I know I have mentioned this before, but it seems like everyday I get more and more aggravated with my splint.


I have noticed some spasms in my jaw... has anyone else had this problem? I would like to hope that it is a good thing. 


I am excited about seeing my OS on Monday! I hope that we can set a date to take my splint out! I still have quite a bit of swelling in cheeks and numbness in my chin and the right side of my bottom lip and my cheeks and my nose.


I thought my stitches were suppose to dissolve between 10-14 days, but mine are still there. How long did everyone else have their stitches? 

Day 16

My lips are still burning, I am still annoyed with my splint and I am tired of eating soft foods. But as uncomfortable as I may be at this point I am still going to the beach tomorrow and I am very excited to get away for a few days. I see my OS again in a little over a week and I am praying he will take my splint out early. With everyday that passes I notice my swelling goes down a little bit and it makes me feel a little bit better. 

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 =(