Bob

[Guest guest]

Hi Bob,

Yea, yesterday was pretty bad. Today has been devoted to sleeping now

that I am feeling a little more comfortable. Sleep has further helped

everything including my mood. Thank goodness. Today is officially one

week later. This group is great. I've felt better knowing a couple of

us having been going through this all around the same time too and

can commiserate. My swelling is in my cheeks, chin, neck, and

mouth.... it's better but still lots to go. I'm waiting for the gross

coloring to subside. Now it's a nasty yellow. Thank goodness for

collars. I have wierd numbness too... my lowerlip and chin are the

worst. Talking hasn't been so bad, but I'm not banded yet. The splint

of course guarantees that I sound like a moron. I like your puppet

idea... maybe a huge one to hold right in front of your face.

Attention diverted! I really didn't know what to expect so I think

this has been both better and worse than I imagined what it might be

like, if that makes any sense. UHG! Don't think about that road to

recovery... you have the right attitude to deal with it as it comes

up. I havent weighed myself today but I am starting to look gross I

think. I'm 5'6 " and under 100 now. .... and yes, please do avoid that

hockey game. You gave me the willys just thinking about it. It's

winter here and I'm all freaked out about ice as it is. Anyway, keep

in touch and let me know how your next few days are perking along. I

meet with my surgeon tomorrow and will probably be banded then....

I'll let you know how that goes! Take care, Katja