So let's see, what can I tell you? All in all, I'm feeling pretty good. I still have a LOT of swelling in my face and it seems to be taking forever to improve even a little bit. For those on the outside looking at me, they don't seem to notice much. However, if you get in for a closer view, it's quite apparent that it's there. I am also still quite numb in much of the left side of my face and my chin. My gums are also numb. Eating is so-so. Although I'll try almost anything, I still have trouble. Range of motion is coming along, albeit slowly and it's a chore to eat. I do it and I don't complain, but inside, I'm throwing my plate against the wall. lol
I don't have any pain now, with the exception of my nose. (and my cheeks rubbing on my brackets). My surgeon says it isn't serious so I'm waiting a bit longer in the healing process to see how things go. I still find it strange that I have a "shelf" in the cartilage inside my nose that wasn't there before surgery, but maybe it'll go away after a while. I still have a good bit of pressure inside my nose when I sneeze, if I have to blow it (which I do lightly!) or even just bending over and having the blood rush to my head.
I went to the orthodontist last week and the braces are coming off in December!!! Wooo hooo, what a wonderful Christmas/Birthday present that will be! Things are progressing nicely since the surgery and my teeth are really moving into place like they should be. Dr. Gerlein is pretty confident that we'll be able to stay on our target of the end of the year. I am SO excited! Once they come off, I have to meet with the surgeon again. I think it's just because he wants to see what I look like without my braces after all this time, but he keeps saying it's for medical reasons. Whatever. LOL
Recap: Nose hurts, face numb, chewing stinks, BRACES COMING OFF IN DECEMBER! hehehehe
Could be worse, couldn't it. :-)
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