post-op days

July 31, 2005

Hi everyone,

I just discovered this site and wish I had done so earlier. I had

my surgery, both jaws on Tuesday, July 26. I am glad it is all over

with! I would say I am healing very well, but not quick enough for

me. The swelling is a bit overwhelming, and judging from what I

have been reading from you guys, not too uncommen. I look like an

oompa-loompa! I have to laugh to keep from crying sometimes when I

look in the mirror. I don't recognize the face looking back at me.

I was hoping for instant results and just don't see them. My

surgeon told me he got to see the results before the swelling began

and I will be totally happy when it's all said and done. At this

time, I am not sure I would recommend the surgery to anyone. But

that is just the discomfort speaking. I am not in any real pain,

just not comfortable. I don't think I could have swollen anymore

without my skin popping. My nerves are trying to wake up so there

is this constant tingling, itching thing going on in my face. I

assume that is good. My family has been wonderful, especially my 15

year old daughter. She is going to be a nurse and is getting plenty

of practice at this time. I didn't know how all of this would

affect my kids, and I told them it was ok to take the time to

stare. They did so without being to obvious. I appreciate that.

But I knew they were bound to be curious and I may as well go ahead

and give them permission and get it out of the way. It makes it

easier that way. I would appreciate any input on what to expect in

the coming days. Seems like everything I was told up front has

kinda went in the opposite direction. I find myself wanting to

clean house instead of sitting around. But I get tired easily. And

I am afraid to stoop and bend too much as I get dizzy at times

still. I was in surgery for 5 1/2 hours, which could account for

some of that. Others may say I am just dizzy to begin with. We

will discuss that later. Thank you for the info I have read thus

far. It's been interesting.

Toni

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