/Re: post op day 5

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Hi ,

I was just thinking about you this morning wondering how you were

doing. My OS informed me on Tuesday that I may be having the same

procedure as you. He is trying to avoid segmenting the jaw in 3

pieces. I will know for sure next week after he performs the mock

surgery. He is hopeful that I won't have the splint or bands either

after surgery. I don't look forward to the penicillin. YUCK!! Hang

in there because you are almost done with it. The exhaustion is to

be expected because your body has been through major surgery. I know

after my sinus surgery I was exhausted for 2 weeks. I just couldn't

get out of bed. Losing only 5 lbs. is great news! To much weight

loss is not good for recovery.

Hang in there! You are doing great and each day will get better.

> 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.

>

> ~~