Re: 2 days post-op and so far so good.

June 15, 2005

Thanks for the update. It's good to know what to expect. L

> Thanks for all the advice from you guys which has come in very

> handy.

>

> Here's my news:

>

> Monday: Had lower jaw advancement and genio on Monday with rigid

> fixation and a splint fitted. Op lasted 2 hours and according to

> surgeon went well. I woke up feeling groggy and numb but with no

> pain.

>

> Tuesday: woke up with huge swelling around the jaw line but still no

> pain and only real inconvenience being the splint and my jaw being

> banded shut. Eating opnly liquids no problem but boring as hell.

>

> Wedneday: post-op x-rays show everything where it should be and I'm

> discharged home a day early. Milk, soup, juice and soluble vitamins

> have been getting me through the day but the weight is still falling

> off.

>

> Going to see ortho on Friday when hopefully I'll be having my splint

> removed.

>

> Hope everyone's ok. My best wished to everyone.

>

> Constantine

>

> P.S Anyone think the Friday is too soon to have my splint out?

> Personally I can't wait but is 5 days too little time?

June 15, 2005

Constantine -

I'm glad everything went well for you! Keep up the good spirits )

-becky