Shirley/Re: Shirley's 9 weeks Post Op Lefort I, BSSO, Genio, Turbinectomies

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Hi Shirley,

Sounds like you are progressing well in your recovery. Yes the

triangle configuration is a bit weird. I have a triangle

configuration and a square configuration on one side. I am so happy

to hear all went well with your sleep apnea tests! Now you just have

to train the bod that night time is sleep time!

I did visit with my OS today. I still am banded tight on only one

side, but the good news is that he has finally released me to go see

my OD as soon as possible to get his input on if he is satisfied with

the results and to fingers crossed change the upper wire that was cut

during surgery along with removing the hooks. He did say my OD may

want to leave the hooks in a bit longer if he wanted to do a little

more work with the bands. So I am moving forward in this long

journey getting closer to that finish line.

Oh, and the best part is I am now allowed to start chewing. It's

funny though because I am so use to this soft food diet that chewing

doesn't even appeal to me right now. Maybe once the bands come out I

will have a better appetite to dive into some good food. It's hard

to fit anything in this mouth with the tight banding.

Have a Great Trip & talk to you when you return.

--Caboose

> Hi All & June Buddies, Just an update from visit to OD & OS today.

> All looks good. The amount of numbness left is minimal. Energy is

> starting to come back (probably as the thyroid medication is

getting

> back to normal and hemoglobin is returning normal).

>

> Rubber bands have been changed from the 3-6 configuration to 3-6,7

> by the OD. (Caboose) I now have the triangle formation on

each

> side, probably not the same as yours, but sure feels weird.

> Powerchains back on upper teeth to close some space that developed.

>

> OS still won't allow any biting with the front teeth to protect the

> joints. I've had some stiffness & soreness in am in right joint.

> I'm always catching myself starting to bite into a piece of toast

in

> am!

>

> I'm seeing the OD & OS every 4 weeks now. And finally managed to

> get both appts on same day - saves a little gas since it's 130

miles

> RT to see them.

>

> Sleep study done 4 weeks ago showed the obstructive sleep apnea was

> cured by the surgery (though I still have sleep problems probably

> not related to it and still hoping the brain will retrain itself to

> not wake up so much).

>

> I've been packing and trying to get everything ready to leave on

> vacation tomorrow morning. Hoping with nasal spray & antihistamines

> the ears won't be a problem on the flight tomorrow.

>

> Wishing all those who have had surgery or are approaching their

> surgeries a speedy recovery.

>

> Shirley