not feeling so hot day 2 for sure, but I'm trying
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Day 1
And here are two pics from that evening of day 1
Saturday, March 24, 2012
I'm alive!
I'm a hot mess but I'm trying to be greatful. I'm alive, awake and functional (sort of). Not still stuck in a hospital and on the road to better days. Have pics but I totally don't have the energy to post them. Can hardly stay awake to type this.
Surgery went well I'm told. 6 hours as exptected. I started to have a lot of swelling on the table, so I'm swollen much more than normal. But the OS says everyone reacts differently and my tissues are just really sensitive. Unfortunately I also have a lot of swelling in my joint, so my jaw is kind of out of place and very painful. it feels dislocated and the surgeon says it should goback into place once the swelling goes down. for now, lots of steriods, lots of ice, and as much pain medication as I'm allowed. Hoping it all works out cuz this kinda sucks right now. Every muscle in my body from my waist up hurts and my face is KILLING me. Hopefully the swelling goes down soon so I can swallow better. right now I have to swallow with my head back, just using my tounge because my jaw won't close. good times!!
Still working on greatful.
Surgery went well I'm told. 6 hours as exptected. I started to have a lot of swelling on the table, so I'm swollen much more than normal. But the OS says everyone reacts differently and my tissues are just really sensitive. Unfortunately I also have a lot of swelling in my joint, so my jaw is kind of out of place and very painful. it feels dislocated and the surgeon says it should goback into place once the swelling goes down. for now, lots of steriods, lots of ice, and as much pain medication as I'm allowed. Hoping it all works out cuz this kinda sucks right now. Every muscle in my body from my waist up hurts and my face is KILLING me. Hopefully the swelling goes down soon so I can swallow better. right now I have to swallow with my head back, just using my tounge because my jaw won't close. good times!!
Still working on greatful.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
T minus 1
one more day
My nerves have taken over. I'm spontaneously bursting into tears more than once per day now and I seem to be constantly fighting the urge to throw up. No fun at all, but probably normal.
My nerves have taken over. I'm spontaneously bursting into tears more than once per day now and I seem to be constantly fighting the urge to throw up. No fun at all, but probably normal.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Info from the surgeon
Okay, my surgeons gave me the low down on Tuesday.
My procedure papers say:
1. Reconstruction midface, segmental (3 pc.) LeFort I osteotomy with bone graft
2. Reconstruction mandibular rami ; bilateral sagittal split osteotomies
Translation: pain, misery and more pain.
I'm on the books for first surgery of the day, hopefully it will stay that way. One night stay in the hospital if everything goes as planned. I will have a splint for 6 weeks ( yay : / ) But the best news is...drum roll please...soft food diet from the start! No syringe feedings for me. Woohoo!!!!
Life is hectic right now, but I think it has been good for me to keep my mind occupied. I started a new job in December. I have to return after two weeks because I will loose my job if I don't. The company I work for will only give me two weeks off as a new employee, after that, they let me go. Just their policy, nothing can be done about it. So keep you fingers crossed that I can rally for work at two weeks post-op. I really need this job.
My Mom had kidney surgery about 3 weeks ago. Then had a second one a week later. I think it was hard on her, but she is doing well now and that is a huge weight off my mind.
My brother, his wife, their 18 month old daughter, and their two dogs have been stayin with me since Feb 9th. He is in the Army and has been in Germany for 8 years. They are moving to Kentucky to his new post in less than a week but they stayed with us for a month to visit. It has been so nice to have them here. Mara and I will miss them all so much when they leave.
My husband and I are back together. We had separated, filed for divorce and he moved out almost a year ago. But around Christmas time we decided to not go through with the divorce. It has been so wonderful to have my family back together and I'm hopeful for the future. He hasn't moved back in yet, but shortly after my surgery he will. It seems everything is falling into place.
So, Jason and his family are here for a few more days, then it's time to get my act together and make my preparations for surgery. I hope to keep as busy as possible until then and maybe squeeze in a few good meals, a date night, and a special day for Mara over the next 19 days. Poor pumpkin has pneumonia right now and has been so sick.
That's my crazy life right now. So, to all you teenagers who wonder how you will manage to get through surgery and recovery, just think of me and how rediculously crazy it would be if you waited until you were old like me, and do it now if you're able.
Hope you all are well.
Hugs,
Nichole
My procedure papers say:
1. Reconstruction midface, segmental (3 pc.) LeFort I osteotomy with bone graft
2. Reconstruction mandibular rami ; bilateral sagittal split osteotomies
Translation: pain, misery and more pain.
I'm on the books for first surgery of the day, hopefully it will stay that way. One night stay in the hospital if everything goes as planned. I will have a splint for 6 weeks ( yay : / ) But the best news is...drum roll please...soft food diet from the start! No syringe feedings for me. Woohoo!!!!
Life is hectic right now, but I think it has been good for me to keep my mind occupied. I started a new job in December. I have to return after two weeks because I will loose my job if I don't. The company I work for will only give me two weeks off as a new employee, after that, they let me go. Just their policy, nothing can be done about it. So keep you fingers crossed that I can rally for work at two weeks post-op. I really need this job.
My Mom had kidney surgery about 3 weeks ago. Then had a second one a week later. I think it was hard on her, but she is doing well now and that is a huge weight off my mind.
My brother, his wife, their 18 month old daughter, and their two dogs have been stayin with me since Feb 9th. He is in the Army and has been in Germany for 8 years. They are moving to Kentucky to his new post in less than a week but they stayed with us for a month to visit. It has been so nice to have them here. Mara and I will miss them all so much when they leave.
My husband and I are back together. We had separated, filed for divorce and he moved out almost a year ago. But around Christmas time we decided to not go through with the divorce. It has been so wonderful to have my family back together and I'm hopeful for the future. He hasn't moved back in yet, but shortly after my surgery he will. It seems everything is falling into place.
So, Jason and his family are here for a few more days, then it's time to get my act together and make my preparations for surgery. I hope to keep as busy as possible until then and maybe squeeze in a few good meals, a date night, and a special day for Mara over the next 19 days. Poor pumpkin has pneumonia right now and has been so sick.
That's my crazy life right now. So, to all you teenagers who wonder how you will manage to get through surgery and recovery, just think of me and how rediculously crazy it would be if you waited until you were old like me, and do it now if you're able.
Hope you all are well.
Hugs,
Nichole
Monday, February 27, 2012
Let the count down begin!
24 days until surgery. I've been too busy to think about it until now and that's probably for the best. I have my pre-op appointment on Tuesday. More to say after that....
Starting to freak out a bit!
Starting to freak out a bit!
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