Three-Week Update and Pictures

[Guest guest]

Hi, everyone!

Today marked three weeks since my upper/lower/genio surgery, and

things are going swimmingly.

I am wearing my elastics 19 out of 24 hours a day, and it's possible

that by this weekend that I will be 12 hours on and 12 hours off with

them. Much of the swelling has gone down, but I notice swelling

around my cheekbones and lower jawline. I know that it will be a few

more weeks before it's barely noticeable.

When I'm not wearing my elastics, I am able to open my jaw wide enough

to fit an adult toothbrush with the bristles facing the surface of my

teeth. I'm looking forward to regaining a little more range of motion

with it over the coming weeks. My chin and lower lip still have pins

and needles, so I'm starting to regain some sensation.

As far as my diet is concerned, I have been given the go ahead to eat

soft foods such as oatmeal, yogurt, refried beans, fried eggs with

runny yolks, tuna salad with no veggies, etc. I have really enjoyed

this step up! I don't expect to be able to make any further additions

to my diet for a while until at the very least three weeks from now.

Today I had some suspension wires removed from my mouth, which made so

much difference! They were thick wires implanted in my jaws at the

gumline with a hook that hung right at the midline of my teeth. They

were placed there in the event any major movements had to be made.

Luckily, mine never had to be used. Not only were they starting to

bother me, but they were major food traps! I know have a smile with a

lot less " stuff " in it, especially after having all but 2 k-hooks

removed last week.

I had some pictures taken tonight, and they can be accessed at

http://photos.yahoo.com/ashdash_99 .

I am very hopeful over the coming weeks and look forward to the

prospect of being able to enjoy some good food at Thanksgiving!

[Guest guest]

Hi, everyone!

Today marked three weeks since my upper/lower/genio surgery, and

things are going swimmingly.

I am wearing my elastics 19 out of 24 hours a day, and it's possible

that by this weekend that I will be 12 hours on and 12 hours off with

them. Much of the swelling has gone down, but I notice swelling

around my cheekbones and lower jawline. I know that it will be a few

more weeks before it's barely noticeable.

When I'm not wearing my elastics, I am able to open my jaw wide enough

to fit an adult toothbrush with the bristles facing the surface of my

teeth. I'm looking forward to regaining a little more range of motion

with it over the coming weeks. My chin and lower lip still have pins

and needles, so I'm starting to regain some sensation.

As far as my diet is concerned, I have been given the go ahead to eat

soft foods such as oatmeal, yogurt, refried beans, fried eggs with

runny yolks, tuna salad with no veggies, etc. I have really enjoyed

this step up! I don't expect to be able to make any further additions

to my diet for a while until at the very least three weeks from now.

Today I had some suspension wires removed from my mouth, which made so

much difference! They were thick wires implanted in my jaws at the

gumline with a hook that hung right at the midline of my teeth. They

were placed there in the event any major movements had to be made.

Luckily, mine never had to be used. Not only were they starting to

bother me, but they were major food traps! I know have a smile with a

lot less " stuff " in it, especially after having all but 2 k-hooks

removed last week.

I had some pictures taken tonight, and they can be accessed at

http://photos.yahoo.com/ashdash_99 .

I am very hopeful over the coming weeks and look forward to the

prospect of being able to enjoy some good food at Thanksgiving!