Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Hi , I just looked at your photos, and I must say that at day 4 post op, you look incredible!! The swelling is coming down, and I would doubt most people passing you in a hallway would realize you just had major face surgery! That is incredible! And I love the angle of your jaw. And as the swelling goes down even more, I think you are going to be thrilled with your results! I am really happy for you! Thanks for posting daily post op too. It really helps see how it progresses each day. I have got to get a handle on how to post my pics too. It really helps us see what you are doing. Hugs, Fran > > Hi all, > > I'm home from hospital today and feeling quite cheerful! A lot of > the swelling has gone down already, which I'm really pleased about. > > Here's a quick run down of the whole thing for me: > > Getting to hospital > I wasn't all that nervous until I had to wait in my room for about 30 > minutes for the anaesthetist to arrive. Then I got scared! By the > time they wheeled me on the bed to the waiting area outside the > surgery I was shaking like a leaf, but the nurse kept chatting to me > and it wasn't so bad. I didn't have time for a pre-op, so they put > the drip thing in as soon as I was taken into surgery and slid onto > the other bed. They must have given me the anaesthetic right away > because I don't remember anything else after that! > > Post surgery > I woke up in my room, feeling quite ok. Found to my surprise could > even talk a bit. Doctor said it was text book surgery (lower jaw > moved forward) and the nerve had been quite protected. I was all > excited because I felt great, but the doctor told me to just rest up > because after the adrenaline wore off I wouldn't feel so good. > > Day 1 post-surgery > Felt a bit less excited today. Face swelled up a lot, but also got > lots of sensation back in lip and chin, which was a good > sign. Doctor said the nerve had not suffered much at all during > surgery and so I was likely to have very little numbness. I was > happy about that! Dozed in and out most of the day, ice on my face > but not feeling too bad. > > Day 2 post-surgery > Feeling a bit flat, but still happy that everything was going > well. Had some pureed soup through a straw and that tasted > fantastic! I had a very special visitor in hospital - my dog! I > can't believe that they let my friend bring her in, but she was > allowed to come and lie on my bed with me for a little while and that > made me feel a million times better. I was smiling so hard I thought > my jaw would re-split itself! > > Day 3 post-surgery > Swelling started to go down, spent less time in bed, just sitting in > a chair in the sun. Had a few visitors and tried to talk too much so > had a bit of a sore mouth after that. > > This morning - Day 4 - came home! I'm feeling great, just tired. > > I've put some (very unattractive) photos on the website under " Sam's > Post Op Pictures " . You will be able to see the variation in the swelling. > > Today I was able to brush the front of my teeth with a baby > toothbrush - that felt great! I only have two bands on my teeth, no > splint or any other wiring, so I'm happy! Still can't open very far, > but a little movement is possible. > > All in all I have to say I have been very lucky! > > Hope all you November people have as good an experience as I did. > > Thanks for all your support! > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Hi , I love your photos. You look so good. I looked awfull the first couple of weeks, I could not recognise myself through all the swelling. Good on you for posting photos so soon after your op and keeping us up to date. How is your numbness going? I am still very numb on my bottom left side. Keep smilling, > > > > Hi all, > > > > I'm home from hospital today and feeling quite cheerful! A lot of > > the swelling has gone down already, which I'm really pleased about. > > > > Here's a quick run down of the whole thing for me: > > > > Getting to hospital > > I wasn't all that nervous until I had to wait in my room for about > 30 > > minutes for the anaesthetist to arrive. Then I got scared! By > the > > time they wheeled me on the bed to the waiting area outside the > > surgery I was shaking like a leaf, but the nurse kept chatting to > me > > and it wasn't so bad. I didn't have time for a pre-op, so they > put > > the drip thing in as soon as I was taken into surgery and slid > onto > > the other bed. They must have given me the anaesthetic right away > > because I don't remember anything else after that! > > > > Post surgery > > I woke up in my room, feeling quite ok. Found to my surprise > could > > even talk a bit. Doctor said it was text book surgery (lower jaw > > moved forward) and the nerve had been quite protected. I was all > > excited because I felt great, but the doctor told me to just rest > up > > because after the adrenaline wore off I wouldn't feel so good. > > > > Day 1 post-surgery > > Felt a bit less excited today. Face swelled up a lot, but also > got > > lots of sensation back in lip and chin, which was a good > > sign. Doctor said the nerve had not suffered much at all during > > surgery and so I was likely to have very little numbness. I was > > happy about that! Dozed in and out most of the day, ice on my > face > > but not feeling too bad. > > > > Day 2 post-surgery > > Feeling a bit flat, but still happy that everything was going > > well. Had some pureed soup through a straw and that tasted > > fantastic! I had a very special visitor in hospital - my dog! I > > can't believe that they let my friend bring her in, but she was > > allowed to come and lie on my bed with me for a little while and > that > > made me feel a million times better. I was smiling so hard I > thought > > my jaw would re-split itself! > > > > Day 3 post-surgery > > Swelling started to go down, spent less time in bed, just sitting > in > > a chair in the sun. Had a few visitors and tried to talk too much > so > > had a bit of a sore mouth after that. > > > > This morning - Day 4 - came home! I'm feeling great, just tired. > > > > I've put some (very unattractive) photos on the website > under " Sam's > > Post Op Pictures " . You will be able to see the variation in the > swelling. > > > > Today I was able to brush the front of my teeth with a baby > > toothbrush - that felt great! I only have two bands on my teeth, > no > > splint or any other wiring, so I'm happy! Still can't open very > far, > > but a little movement is possible. > > > > All in all I have to say I have been very lucky! > > > > Hope all you November people have as good an experience as I did. > > > > Thanks for all your support! > > > > . > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Hi , So very glad to hear the your surgery and post-op is going so well and you are so up. Gives me tremendous encouragement for mine...I go in tomorrow...yipppee....it's almost time. Can't wait until I'm on the other side...this waiting thing can drive you crazy. The brain likes to think too much. Keep up the great attitude and my best wishes for a speedy recovery, Sandy, PA (upper, lower, genio for OSA) > > Hi all, > > I'm home from hospital today and feeling quite cheerful! A lot of > the swelling has gone down already, which I'm really pleased about. > > Here's a quick run down of the whole thing for me: > > Getting to hospital > I wasn't all that nervous until I had to wait in my room for about 30 > minutes for the anaesthetist to arrive. Then I got scared! By the > time they wheeled me on the bed to the waiting area outside the > surgery I was shaking like a leaf, but the nurse kept chatting to me > and it wasn't so bad. I didn't have time for a pre-op, so they put > the drip thing in as soon as I was taken into surgery and slid onto > the other bed. They must have given me the anaesthetic right away > because I don't remember anything else after that! > > Post surgery > I woke up in my room, feeling quite ok. Found to my surprise could > even talk a bit. Doctor said it was text book surgery (lower jaw > moved forward) and the nerve had been quite protected. I was all > excited because I felt great, but the doctor told me to just rest up > because after the adrenaline wore off I wouldn't feel so good. > > Day 1 post-surgery > Felt a bit less excited today. Face swelled up a lot, but also got > lots of sensation back in lip and chin, which was a good > sign. Doctor said the nerve had not suffered much at all during > surgery and so I was likely to have very little numbness. I was > happy about that! Dozed in and out most of the day, ice on my face > but not feeling too bad. > > Day 2 post-surgery > Feeling a bit flat, but still happy that everything was going > well. Had some pureed soup through a straw and that tasted > fantastic! I had a very special visitor in hospital - my dog! I > can't believe that they let my friend bring her in, but she was > allowed to come and lie on my bed with me for a little while and that > made me feel a million times better. I was smiling so hard I thought > my jaw would re-split itself! > > Day 3 post-surgery > Swelling started to go down, spent less time in bed, just sitting in > a chair in the sun. Had a few visitors and tried to talk too much so > had a bit of a sore mouth after that. > > This morning - Day 4 - came home! I'm feeling great, just tired. > > I've put some (very unattractive) photos on the website under " Sam's > Post Op Pictures " . You will be able to see the variation in the swelling. > > Today I was able to brush the front of my teeth with a baby > toothbrush - that felt great! I only have two bands on my teeth, no > splint or any other wiring, so I'm happy! Still can't open very far, > but a little movement is possible. > > All in all I have to say I have been very lucky! > > Hope all you November people have as good an experience as I did. > > Thanks for all your support! > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 I agree with the others, your pics look great! You must be thrilled with your recovery so far. All the best! Sandy > > Hi all, > > I'm home from hospital today and feeling quite cheerful! A lot of > the swelling has gone down already, which I'm really pleased about. > > Here's a quick run down of the whole thing for me: > > Getting to hospital > I wasn't all that nervous until I had to wait in my room for about 30 > minutes for the anaesthetist to arrive. Then I got scared! By the > time they wheeled me on the bed to the waiting area outside the > surgery I was shaking like a leaf, but the nurse kept chatting to me > and it wasn't so bad. I didn't have time for a pre-op, so they put > the drip thing in as soon as I was taken into surgery and slid onto > the other bed. They must have given me the anaesthetic right away > because I don't remember anything else after that! > > Post surgery > I woke up in my room, feeling quite ok. Found to my surprise could > even talk a bit. Doctor said it was text book surgery (lower jaw > moved forward) and the nerve had been quite protected. I was all > excited because I felt great, but the doctor told me to just rest up > because after the adrenaline wore off I wouldn't feel so good. > > Day 1 post-surgery > Felt a bit less excited today. Face swelled up a lot, but also got > lots of sensation back in lip and chin, which was a good > sign. Doctor said the nerve had not suffered much at all during > surgery and so I was likely to have very little numbness. I was > happy about that! Dozed in and out most of the day, ice on my face > but not feeling too bad. > > Day 2 post-surgery > Feeling a bit flat, but still happy that everything was going > well. Had some pureed soup through a straw and that tasted > fantastic! I had a very special visitor in hospital - my dog! I > can't believe that they let my friend bring her in, but she was > allowed to come and lie on my bed with me for a little while and that > made me feel a million times better. I was smiling so hard I thought > my jaw would re-split itself! > > Day 3 post-surgery > Swelling started to go down, spent less time in bed, just sitting in > a chair in the sun. Had a few visitors and tried to talk too much so > had a bit of a sore mouth after that. > > This morning - Day 4 - came home! I'm feeling great, just tired. > > I've put some (very unattractive) photos on the website under " Sam's > Post Op Pictures " . You will be able to see the variation in the swelling. > > Today I was able to brush the front of my teeth with a baby > toothbrush - that felt great! I only have two bands on my teeth, no > splint or any other wiring, so I'm happy! Still can't open very far, > but a little movement is possible. > > All in all I have to say I have been very lucky! > > Hope all you November people have as good an experience as I did. > > Thanks for all your support! > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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