First Post. Three Weeks Post-Op

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone!

I had my surgery (lower/upper, bone removed from hip) exactly three

weeks ago today. I'm so thankful for this group for making me feel

better about my situation. Alone no more!

The first week was the worst. I started to have panic attacks and was

only able to get about five hours of sleep for the whole week. With

my nose plugged, I felt like I couldn't breathe through the splint and

wires. The OS became concerned and removed the splint (he even

offered to do it at 9PM). Since then, everything has gone a lot

better.

The swelling is going down little by little every day. My lower lip

is still as big as ever, but at least my cheeks are beginning to

shrink. The OS told me that the swelling will remain until the wires

are cut and I can exercise my jaw a little.

Eating isn't too much of a problem for me. I really like Ensure for

some strange reason, but I can't wait to wrap my teeth around a

hamburger.

Three more weeks to go!!!

Take care!!!

-Dave

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone!

I had my surgery (lower/upper, bone removed from hip) exactly three

weeks ago today. I'm so thankful for this group for making me feel

better about my situation. Alone no more!

The first week was the worst. I started to have panic attacks and was

only able to get about five hours of sleep for the whole week. With

my nose plugged, I felt like I couldn't breathe through the splint and

wires. The OS became concerned and removed the splint (he even

offered to do it at 9PM). Since then, everything has gone a lot

better.

The swelling is going down little by little every day. My lower lip

is still as big as ever, but at least my cheeks are beginning to

shrink. The OS told me that the swelling will remain until the wires

are cut and I can exercise my jaw a little.

Eating isn't too much of a problem for me. I really like Ensure for

some strange reason, but I can't wait to wrap my teeth around a

hamburger.

Three more weeks to go!!!

Take care!!!

-Dave