post op day 5

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I can't believe its already day 5! But it hasnt been a fun 5 days I

will admit. I am doing alright, just no energy whatsoever. My jaw

hurts a lot more than i expected it to, I guess because I am not very

numb. The liquid penicillin is making everything 10 times worse

though. It makes me shaky and I gag (which kills my jaws) everytime I

take it. Then I feel nauseus from it and dont want to eat anything

else. So taking it 3 times a day, I have no appetite at all. How did

everyone else cope with the penicillin. I asked if there was

something else I could take or if it came flavored but i was

unsuccessful. I went to my first post-op visit yesterday (that was an

excursion) but he was very pleased. I am still not banded because my

bite was still right on. I go back on Monday to get the stitches on

each side of my face out. Hopefully he will not band me then either.

I have only lost 4-5 pounds which is good I think. I made a Jell-o

dessert today...I'll let you know how it tastes for those that arent

banded or can get a baby spoon in. Its the inside to a pie. Should

be good. I am gonna try some mashed potatoes for dinner. Sorry I

havent been posting replies much, just havent felt up to sitting

online long enough to catch up on all the posts.

One question though, my stitches up under my top lip have bled a

little twice today. Is this normal or ok? I think its just if I

stretch my lip too much it opens up a little. Its not like gushing

blood or anything.

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