Today is my 4th day post-op, and I must say, I really wasn't ready for the pain to be this bad. I've always had a very high tolerance for pain, but this is like none other. I feel like the past 4 days I have just been "dealing" with each second as best as I can. I am praying and hoping that today and my days before today have been the worst and that I am on my way to those better-feeling days. I know I will be able to say this was all worth...just waiting patiently for that glorious day. My family has been helping me out tremendously with this. My mom stayed with me the first four days, and basically decoded everything I mumbled at her (bc of course I can't speak a single word clearly) and has stood over with me with a VERY concerned look about her. I know she is trying to figure out why in the HECK I did this to myself--yes mom I could see that question beaming from your eyes! :) One day that question will be answered for the both of us! My sister has had our Mia for us since Thursday, and even though we know it is for the best, we miss her like CRAZY, as this is the longest either one of us have been away from her or that she's been away from her own bed/house. She comes back to us on Tuesday, and I hope with everything inside of me that she remembers me, or at least recognizes me--I am a little scarey looking right now. Everyone else has either been calling lots, cooking lots, or texting to get updates on me...thanks to all of you. Now my husband. Who knew he would be such a master of feeding me through a syringe, or taking me to the bathroom, or heating up my broth to the exact right temperature so that it would feel just right going down my very swollen and soar throat. He has also become a pro at rubbing vaseline over my angelina lips (no lie) so that they do NOT burst on me....they are not used to being this size. He has been such an angel...and although I feel like he is catching some major cabin fever, he has rarely left my side to do anything. I am so blessed to have him...and once I can verbally thank him with words, I will be doing so over and over and over again. I owe him lots for this. Most of all, for having to spend so much time away from our baby girl... :( SAD FACE! Oh, and one more shout out...is to my sweet perfect little puppy Merlot who has not LEFT my side once other than to go potty or if she is bribed by my husband with a treat..she has been so concerned with my well-being that she has litereally been attached to my hip where ever i go (which has mostly been bed).
4 days post-op...first day i'm not completely embaressed to at least give you a side view of this mess!
I am still VERY swollen, but you can see how much more forward my upper jaw has been moved. once all the swelling goes down (everywhere--cheeks, chin, lips, nose) you will be able to see new placement in my face) I can't wait to say it was all worth it....and NO, i did NOT get lim injections, they're just that swollen!!!!
Thanks again for all your questions and concerns--this is the easiest way to let all of you know without killing myself doing so. Hopefully I'll have much better news and spirit for you all in a week or so...keep on praying PLEASE!!!
