I made it through my first full day at home. Well technically at my mom's house. She has been super amazing through all of this. Hubby has been off work, but he had Amelia all day, plus a huge class presentation tonight. I guess all life doesn't stop for jaw surgery, lol. So my family has been so crucial. Jon's dad even came down to the hospital at 5 am on Monday morning to see me off! I have to say that other than not being discharged until late Tuesday afternoon, everyone at the hospital was so super fantastic.
Today was okay. Some rough moments. But having every meal and medicine brought to me was so helpful. I know that in just a few days I will be a little more on my own, but for right now I'm just trying to get as much rest as possible. And lots of fluids. I'm pretty sure I'm doing good fluid-wise because I pee all the freaking time, lol.
My swelling is annoying. It's mainly my upper cheeks and nose area. I feel like a weird fish.
Oh and they have me taking these huge antibiotic horse pills. I have to cut them into QUARTERS to even attempt to get them down, and even then it's tough. What were they thinking?! The steroids are kinda big too, but they are thin at least. So many pills. Killin me. At least the pain meds are in liquid form. I haven't been nauseous at all since throwing up that blood on day 1. I've been really focusing on getting a ton of calories in. I've always had to pump and dump which also takes a lot of energy out of me.
I haven't really tried to clean my teeth. I did a little today. With all the food I'm eating the splint is getting super gross. As I suspected. So tomorrow my goal is to shower and maybe put contacts in, lol.
So far the best supplies I've used would be the boogie wipes (my nose was so gross), aquaphor for my lips, and the ice packs. Oh and my vaporizer has been a godsend!
I have to wear this face brace for like two weeks straight and then at night for two more weeks. Not so fun but it actually makes my face feel better. When I took it off to change it, it was a lil sore. Look at how awesome it is, Lol not.
Today was okay. Some rough moments. But having every meal and medicine brought to me was so helpful. I know that in just a few days I will be a little more on my own, but for right now I'm just trying to get as much rest as possible. And lots of fluids. I'm pretty sure I'm doing good fluid-wise because I pee all the freaking time, lol.
My swelling is annoying. It's mainly my upper cheeks and nose area. I feel like a weird fish.
Oh and they have me taking these huge antibiotic horse pills. I have to cut them into QUARTERS to even attempt to get them down, and even then it's tough. What were they thinking?! The steroids are kinda big too, but they are thin at least. So many pills. Killin me. At least the pain meds are in liquid form. I haven't been nauseous at all since throwing up that blood on day 1. I've been really focusing on getting a ton of calories in. I've always had to pump and dump which also takes a lot of energy out of me.
I haven't really tried to clean my teeth. I did a little today. With all the food I'm eating the splint is getting super gross. As I suspected. So tomorrow my goal is to shower and maybe put contacts in, lol.
So far the best supplies I've used would be the boogie wipes (my nose was so gross), aquaphor for my lips, and the ice packs. Oh and my vaporizer has been a godsend!
I have to wear this face brace for like two weeks straight and then at night for two more weeks. Not so fun but it actually makes my face feel better. When I took it off to change it, it was a lil sore. Look at how awesome it is, Lol not.
Larissa!!!! Congrats on making it to the post op side of surgery :) you're looking fantastic! I can't believe how much each surgery differs between two patients. You're taking full pills, you're not banded shut and you're not nauseated, meanwhile I was the complete opposite! Haha I hope you have a smooth quick recovery!
ReplyDeleteI wish I wasn't taking full pills. It is killing me. It is basically impossible! I agree it's crazy how different each surgery is. Hoping your nausea is mostly gone now. I don't think I could have handled things being nauseous on top of everything else.
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