Saturday, July 28th, 11 Days Post Surgery

Looking a little more like my old self but not quite. I'm still a little puffy. A couple of things have happened. First, one of my rubber bands (I had two that were essentially holding my jaws in place) broke this morning, so I took the other one off, which was a process, given my stitches and sore lip. As a result I probably opened my mouth a little farther today than normal, and mouth opened wider equals PAIN. I have so much pressure right now in my face! I didn't call the surgeon because I will see the orthodontist on Monday, and he can figure it out. The surgeon said the bands would come off after about a week anyway.

Second, I tried to venture out of the house today. Mario said I really needed to get out. So, I kept it local, and went into town to the local bookstore, and then to the grocery store to pick up things I can actually eat. Which by the way, I purchased some Annie's macaroni and cheese and then pureed it with a piece of chicken....wow. It looked gross, but tasted fantastic!!! I added lots of milk, and some ricotta cheese (tricks I read about making food palatable and more calorie filled after jaw surgery). Needless to say, when I got home, I was pooped and in a lot of pain. So, I ate, and went to bed for three hours. I feel a little better now, but I have some killer pain in my right jaw joint, along with the pressure feeling. I may have to retire back to bed sooner rather than later with my nightly oxycontin!

Of course before I head back to bed, I will probably have an ensure with a pureed banana. I know I am not getting the surgeon's recommended 70-75 grams of protein, and I am fairly certain I am getting no where near the 2000 calorie intake I was instructed to obtain. Oh well. A girl can only do so much!