tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post5741100388930669297..comments2022-09-24T06:53:57.695-04:00Comments on Journey of a Jaw: Day 6Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11144492826473825108noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-41311153155119846902012-04-08T11:08:33.922-04:002012-04-08T11:08:33.922-04:00Sorry Nikki, Had you confused with another Nikki. ...Sorry Nikki, Had you confused with another Nikki. Soooo confusing...I also go by Nikki, hehe.Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144492826473825108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-84167190971230143892012-04-02T13:26:30.524-04:002012-04-02T13:26:30.524-04:00Nikki,
Sorry for the delayed response. The docs...Nikki, <br /><br />Sorry for the delayed response. The docs said I had more swelling than normal. They had never seen someone start swelling while still on the OR table. So, they said some of that swelling is also translated to a traumatized joint. Said they did a lot of manipulation to the joints during surgery and its like spraining your knee, the joint has pain and swelling, but will heal eventually. They said they have seen the joint swelling before.<br />How are you? Are you still blening foods? Thought you'd be mostly recouperated by now.Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144492826473825108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-87735090759418725402012-03-29T22:39:52.776-04:002012-03-29T22:39:52.776-04:00Like everyone else said...LOOK AT YOUR SMILE! You...Like everyone else said...LOOK AT YOUR SMILE! You look great at day 6!!! It must of been nice to go outside. Do you know what caused all the swelling in your joint?? Does this usually happen?<br /><br />PS-I've been planning on eating blended Campbell's for months now...Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289415474254487947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-1207233850360131622012-03-29T21:44:51.456-04:002012-03-29T21:44:51.456-04:00I agree with everyone that you look fabulous, even...I agree with everyone that you look fabulous, even your bruising is fading already too. Glad your over the worst and I look forward to being there soon too.bracedmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385125284965927129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-14879402046281301512012-03-29T18:57:38.489-04:002012-03-29T18:57:38.489-04:00Looking good girl! You can see the swelling has su...Looking good girl! You can see the swelling has subsided a bit and that is fab news about your nerves. Great to see you smiling!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440556312091420841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-82336808699752189802012-03-29T15:33:53.349-04:002012-03-29T15:33:53.349-04:00Wow! Look at that smile! You are a warrior godde...Wow! Look at that smile! You are a warrior goddess...Seriously. You are looking great! Glad to see you are making such great progress.Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963787982436154817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-57356596946848456882012-03-29T11:33:17.377-04:002012-03-29T11:33:17.377-04:00thanks Amanda! Cheers to mending. Oh, and to no m...thanks Amanda! Cheers to mending. Oh, and to no more smooshy face (yay me).Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144492826473825108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-65031833092569997702012-03-29T11:31:39.778-04:002012-03-29T11:31:39.778-04:00Tara,
thanks! I think the swelling has temporari...Tara,<br /><br />thanks! I think the swelling has temporarily smoothed out the wrinkles :)<br /><br />That is awful for you to have to go through all the procedures to remove hardware. But you're right, it will be better down the road. I have a plate and screws in my wrist for a few years now. I'm hopeful that my body won't mind the hardware in my face either. I'm pretty close to being a bionic chic I think!<br /><br />I hope your third surgery goes well and it will be all be forward progress from there!Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144492826473825108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-54396658057554382242012-03-29T11:17:38.361-04:002012-03-29T11:17:38.361-04:00Ellie, thank you! I thing you're right and th...Ellie, thank you! I thing you're right and the worst is over (fingers crossed). I expected much more misery, glad it didn't end up that way. And about the pain meds...assume that they will mess up your stomach. Don't wait until it happens though, take action from the beginning and you'll be fine. This is the case with all surgeries and/or large amounts of narcotics.Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144492826473825108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-4038113331907348992012-03-29T10:16:19.767-04:002012-03-29T10:16:19.767-04:00It is FANTASTIC to see you smile! Your pics look g...It is FANTASTIC to see you smile! Your pics look great, especially your profile. It's also great to hear that your nerves are healing. Here's to being on the mend!Amanda Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01837877060758610441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-45287085310644126162012-03-29T10:11:30.738-04:002012-03-29T10:11:30.738-04:00Nichole, you are looking fantastic! You also look...Nichole, you are looking fantastic! You also look so young! As for the numbness, that's amazing! I personally couldn't feel any part of my lower lip or chin for at least 4 weeks and then only parts of the right side for about another 4 weeks. Now, at 3.5 months post op I can feel a little over the entire area but it tingles like mad, still feels like I'm wearing a mask and is about 50% numb. it takes a really long time to come back. I'm nervous because I have to go back for a 3rd surgery to remove all the hardware that remains due to my body rejecting the titanium metal, and I'll be numb all over again. Oh well, that's life I guess! Good news is it will not be able to cause problems down the road I guess :-)<br /><br />Anyway, just wanted to say you're looking wonderful lady!<br /><br />TaraBraced Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188861888197367762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509253928516222153.post-69479150786306808212012-03-28T22:03:17.274-04:002012-03-28T22:03:17.274-04:00Nichole!! You're smiling today! I'm so h...Nichole!! You're smiling today! I'm so happy to hear that it sounds like you're at the turning point of getting over the worst part of it. Thanks too for the tips re: prune juice. I would not have thought to start before. <br /><br />Your profile looks great!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680810144301761916noreply@blogger.com