Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Day 7 - One week!!!

I can't believe I made it to this point. On Day 1 post op in the hospital I was so down and Day 7 seemed so far away. But alas, I'm here:)

I had an appointment with my surgeon yesterday and he was very happy with how things look and my progress.
So much so that there's no reason to wait until Saturday to fly home! I can leave as soon as tomorrow. Since my mom and I both used miles, we can change last minute w/out paying. I'm going to see how I feel today. I'm most concerned w/my nose being stuffed.
He took out the stitched on outside each cheek. I always wondered why people had these cheek holes. They were for the screwdriver!!

Here's a recap of how things stand:

Numbness: still numb on chin, upper lip and over sinuses. Lots of tingling and weird coldness on my cheeks and chin.

Sleeping: I have been lucky to have gotten a lot of sleep since arriving here. I sleep with three pillows behind me and I must slide down through the night bc I usually end up waking pretty flat on my back. I also use a Vicks brand vaporizer at night. It puts out hot steam.

Meds: Taking 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hrs. (3 gel caps that I push between my teeth and slurp down w/water)

Food: I eat "meals" three times a day either slurping from a cup or with a spoon if it's too thick to slurp. Morning is usually blended oatmeal and soy milk. Lunch and dinner is usually soup. Last night I blended spaghetti marinara. It was great!!

Snacks: I eat snacks before I take my meds. I love the apple sauce pouches bc they are easy, take no prep and taste great. I usually make a banana, peanut butter and almond milk smoothie in the afternoon.

Brushing: I can brush the outside of all my teeth. Yay! I also use a saline mouthwash after each meal and swish and rinse w/Peridex in the morning and night.

Nose: My right nostril has been running (mostly red) since surgery and has been mostly stuffy. My left doesn't run much but it goes through cycles of being stuffed, runs and deposits gook (usually after shower) and then is clear... Then stuffed again.

Surgery: bottom jaw advanced 12mm. Top jaw advanced 6mm. Nasal turbinates cleared.

Talking: I do my best! I am semi-understandable.

Drooling: all the time.

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14 comments:

  1. One week post-op comes around quicker than you think doesn't it?! I can't believe I'm almost at two!

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    1. Time really flies. I CAN'T BELIEVE WE ARE ON THE OTHER SIDE!!!

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  2. I've said it once I'll say it again! You're awesome. Looking good!

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    1. Thanks lady. I can't wait to see u all!! Xoxo

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  3. oh my gosh, you look SO GOOD!!!! I am sooo excited to see you once you are feeling up to it! you look great !

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    1. Thank you!!! Can't believe I made it. I almost died when I got your reply about day 5. Lol. Can't wait to get together and dish!

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  4. Amanda! It looks like your swelling has come down a lot. You're looking great!!

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    1. Thanks Nancy! Just read your last post. Can't believe you can open to an inch!!! Awesome!!!

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  5. You really look good! swelling is down, and bruising is minimal! You seem in good spirits too... so important!

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    1. Thanks Lou!!! I really am in great spirits. I appreciate all the supportive comments;)

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  6. Hey Amanda,

    Congrats for reaching the 1 week post op mark. I remember how thrilled I was to be at this point and to know it can only get better from here, and trust me the weeks WILL fly by!!!! You really are looking great. The constant drooling was one of the most annoying parts of recovery for me!! Hated it so much! Sounds as though your on track with eating, some of the stuff you are describing sounds really good! I loved smoothies and all the pureed fruit while I was recovering :)

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