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Day 6

My set-up at my mom's. Vaporizer, for the win! This water bottle also has been amazing! So glad I got that and the jaw bra beforehand. They have both been lifesavers!

 My parents and bff gave me the same get well card. Are they trying to tell me something? haha It was amusing.

Yesterday was a great day! We had a full house at my mom's. My Uncle even dropped by.. even though it was just to have my dad help him buy movies off of his iPad, lol.

My dad made me breakfast and lunch and my sister made me a banana-pineapple smoothie. It was bomb! I wish it weren't so cold or else I could go for more walks but it was a good day yesterday. Jon and the peanut came over, too and we had a ton of fun! I painted my nails rainbow (because I'm awesome) and Uncle Lou Lou played with Millie a lot.

Driving in her favorite car!

Getting fed by daddy. I miss feeding my baby girl. ;(
 I had pureed spaghetti and meatballs for dinner! It's not much to look at, but oh man was it AMAZING tasting. Seriously. All you un-wired jaw surgery folks should definitely do this! Just add a little extra marinara sauce in it to get it going in the blender.

Everything everyday is getting easier. :) Still so puffed up.


My attempt to smile, lol.
I found out that smiling and laughing hurt, a lot. My sister wanted to give Millie to me while she was napping and the SECOND she handed her me she punched my face. It was so hilarious. I stretched my face muscles so hard, oh my gosh. Even though it hurt, it still felt really good to smile/laugh. Haven't been doing too much of that lately.

Speaking of puffs. Me and Millie sat on the couch and bonded over these puffs. They are the bomb.
Perfect for jaw surgery patients. They melt in your mouth! Although there's like 23 calories in one serving. One serving is equal to like 68 puffs. Haha. So no nutritional value but it's nice to have something to "snack" on. hahaha

Numbness and pain: Getting tingles on my nose that kind of have feeling, but nothing new. My numbness has generally remained the same. From the bottom of my eyes to my top lip is numb. Just close to my nose, though. Pain I am hurting in my front gums a lot with the stitches. I have no idea when those are coming out but I hope it's soon!

One more day/night at my mom's and then I am going home!
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  1. AnonymousMarch 30, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Hmm pureed spaghetti and meatballs does sound like a good plan! I'll have to start a bookmark folder of post-jaw surgery recipes :) I am still a good ways away.

    It looks like things are going well for you! Does it feel like you are over the first "hump" of pain/swelling? It seems like most people have their worst day around day 3 or 4.

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    1. Larissa Y.April 1, 2014 at 4:22 PM

      It's hard to tell with the swelling. It's been about the same since about day 4. The surgeon tells me there's not much you can do about it only than wait. Not very exciting, haha.

      Definitely try the spaghetti though. It was delish!

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  2. KMarch 30, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Aww Larissa your looking so wonderful! It's amazing how each person swells differently :) so jealous you can eat !

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    1. Larissa Y.April 1, 2014 at 4:23 PM

      I'm jealous of your non-swelling! Haha thanks. Just waiting patiently. Hopefully you'll be allowed to chew soft foods soon!! :)

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