6 Week Post-Op Surgeon Appointment

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Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to share the events that took place at my last

appointment with my Surgeon, which was exactly 6 weeks post-op.

I was concerned about my stitches. Everyone has been talking about

them falling out and I really hadn't seen mine. I was reassured to

know that the dissolveable kind I have don't fall out in long strips

like the ones I had last time. I'm told that most of them are

already gone and the few that remain look fine.

I was concerned about minor bouts with pain and am conforted that my

nerves are regenerating and all is well.

I was extremely concerned about my mental state. I've been dealing

with bouts of depression and aniety attacks. My Surgeon was

unbelievable compassionate and caring. He let me weep in his office

and listened without interrupting me as I rambled on.

Between the mior pain and the anxiety, I was permitted to renew my

pain medication. After going all day at the office (9 hours) without

being about to relieve my pain or to EAT ... I usually take some

medicine when I get home ... after I have dinner. It's been my

lifesaver - getting me to relax and easing the throbbing and tingling.

( As an aside, it's not anything narcotic - so for those of you who

might worry about that aspect, don't. )

Moving right along, he said we are good to go forward with my

appointment on the 29th to be unwired! He also said that it is his

intention to take out my splint as well.

Although I've read contradicting reports here in this group - my

Surgeon has advised me that I shouldn't have too much difficulty

getting my mouth to open. He says that within a day or two I should

be able to attempt things like mac-n-cheese, mashed potatoes,

pudding, fish ... soft stuff. I told him how folks on here can't

get their pinky finger in their mouth for days and days ... but he

said everyone is different and that he thinks it will be easier for

me. <shrug> I want to believe him. Only time will tell.

Oh, and we talked about the following appointment when I'll have my

Skeletal Wires removed - two on the top and two on the bottom. He

said with some gas and some topical and some local ... it shouldn't

be too bad. I kept thinking of Tarryn ... and wanted to call him a

liar! He said that being so numb on top will help and that there is

only a moment of pain at the beginning and end of each wire. <shrug>

Again, I won't know ... until I know.

Ok ... what else? Oh yeah, the office is printing me out pictures of

my x-rays - before and after. Seeing them side by side is REALLY

amazing. I want copies of my very own!

Oh, one last thing ... he " bent " my hooks out of the way a bit. Said

that they were tearing up my upper lip. Funny things was, I didn't

know it - 'cause I can't feel it!

Ok, I guess I've purged enough. That's my story for today.

Thanks for listening,

Carol

PS ... I found some Banana flavored Ensure - not bad. And Snapple

makes Snapple a Day - Meal Replacement drinks that aren't too shabby

either!