Day 14

Monday 17th October 2016

TWO WEEKS ALREADY!!! Where does the time go?!?

I don’t have much written in diary for today. I’m assuming that I’m feeling much more better in myself but still quite numb and stiff. I know mornings are still difficult. The pressure in my head and ears are still bad.

Today I had some porridge for breakfast and later tried some meatballs with more mash 🙂 

Day 13

Sunday 16th October 2016

Today I thought id try something different to eat. For dinner I tried soft boiled eggs (no bread yet) which was nice but the egg stuck in my braces and I was still struggling to clean my teeth at the back of my teeth so that wasn’t a fab idea although I did enjoy it. 🙂

For tea I tried mac and cheese. Bad move!!!!! I couldn’t chew the pasta even though I cooked it to an inch of its life! 

To make up for it, I had some chocolate sponge with chocolate sauce which was just a few mins in the microwave. That was much better and again, got all the chocolate sponge stuck in my teeth but i didn’t care this time! 🙂

Mum came round today as well (probably to check I’m still alive and eating properly). She’d not been round for a few days and I got her to do my hair. She took a photo and I look about 4!!! (I’ll post pic later!) 

Day 12

Saturday 15th October 2016

My first full day at home and I didn’t do much. Just enjoyed being at home. 

I haven’t rushed into eating soft foods straight away so I just stuck to soups and mash potato etc. 

Day 11

Friday 14th October 2016

Today i went home!!!!

I think dad was probably getting fed up of me as well and I’d spent nearly 2 weeks watching the rubbish he watches on the TV. I spent most of the time sleeping when he had something on. 

I was able to fend for myself by now and so couldn’t wait to go home to my own comforts and catch up on TV that I’d missed out on. The cat had settled quite well at dad’s but think she was glad to be going home too. 

One of my friends also sent me a card and some magazines to keep me occupied which I thought was nice of her.

Day 10

Thursday 13th October 2016

As Im very late writing this out,  ive been keeping a log of events that happened and all I have written down for this day is “Went to Mums” so I must have had a lazy day and then my lovely mummy bear picked me up after she’d finished work and took me to her place for a change of scenery. I cant remember what we talked about or how long i was there for but what I do remember is my mum still does the best mashed potato!!!! I had been looking forward to mashed potato for weeks and it was AMAZING! Who knew you could get so excited over mash!! 🙂

Oh and when my mum dropped me back off at my dads, i couldnt get the key in the door as i thought my dad had said he was going out. I panicked and rang my mum to come back and help. Whilst Im waiting for her to return, I had realised that my dads car was right under my nose staring at me so he had clearly not gone out! So I knocked on the door and was let in (and obviously apologised to my mum for turning around. I was obviously having a dumb moment – i cant even use the drugs as an excuse – had to laugh about it – silly me!)

 

Day 9

Wednesday 12th October 2016

Today I managed a full tin of carrot & coriander soup!!! Over the last few days, ive only managed half and then had the other half another time. I know the surgeon said I could try soft foods now but didnt want to have all softs in one go so planning on weening off the soups over the next couple of days. My dad also mushed up a full banana which I managed straight after my soup. Such an achievement!! 🙂 I felt like id just eaten a sunday roast! I felt full! My poor dad though, kept wanting to give me more food if id eat it all and i couldnt do that because opening and closing my mouth was tiring so i would have to leave it an hour or so then try again. I understand he was trying to keep my calories up but sometimes it was hard work. Think he got the message eventually.

I havent taken any medication today and feeling alright. 🙂

I sneezed for the first time today. It felt strange but nothing bad happened, nothing cracked, nothing broke!!!

I have noticed today that since the bands have been on, my teeth dont touch at the back. Im going to keep an eye on it and if it gets worse, ill give the surgeons office (or ortho) a ring

Pics to follow.

Day 8

Tuesday 11th October 2016

I had to get up a bit early today as I had to visit the surgeon for my first post op appointment. I had been struggling with getting the toothbrush to my back teeth and my surgeon did pick up on this. He said to try opening mouth etc because i wouldnt do any damage. He also said i could attempt soft food. I was so happy about this – i was craving mashed potato!! 🙂

We were also running low on paracetamol so my dad asked how we go about getting some more but he said dissolvable ones from the local supermarket will be fine now. (Turned out, i had my last dose that evening and never touched medication again)

I nipped to the xray department and had my “after” pictures taken and my surgeon let me take a few on my phone. I would have liked to have taken a pic of the CT scan too but i was happy with what i got.

I also had to go and see the orthodontist as the surgeon finally decided I needed bands on! They were a nightmare to get on.

On the way home, i asked my dad (as i wasnt driving still) if i could nip into work and say a quick hello as it was getting close to dinnertime anyway and was feeling tired and weak. I opened the door to our office and two of my colleagues just stared at me. I didnt say a word and it felt like they looked at me for over a minute, before realising who i was and screaming. The whole time i was there one of my colleagues was adamant it wasnt me and apologised for staring. My manager and few others had nipped down by now to see what all the commotion was about and was all surprised at the transformation in just a week. The joker of our team kept trying to make me laugh and i just kept saying ow, it hurts, stop it. They were also laughing at me because i couldnt say certain words properly like “baby spoon”. There facial expressions were priceless and an image in my head which i will never forget. I wish I had recorded it.

That evening I managed to drink from a straw. I was so happy. Little things like that got me all excited!!!

NB As Im doing this 3 months after the event, ill do a separate post with all my pics on

Day 7 – One Week!!

Monday 10th October 2016

Oh my god, where did the last 7 days go?!?! Although it was a tough 7 days, I couldnt believe how quick it went!

I went for another walk, with my dad this time. My dad walks a bit faster than my mum but he did slow down for me.

My mum didnt come and visit today (thought she needed a rest 🙂 ) and must admit it did feel strange that she wasnt there.

I also got dad to take me home so i could just fetch a few more bits and to check the house in general.

Pics

Still a lot of swelling!

Day 6

Sunday 9th October 2016

Pretty much another lazy day. Mum came round again and we went for another walk – a bit further today.

The only achievement today was that I was able to eat from a baby spoon so can finally come off the syringe except when taking the medication.

I also weighed myself today and lost half a stone in the first week. Hopefully once I can get onto soft foods, the weight will start going back on.

Pics

Just the one pic from today. Lips looking and feeling a lot better and also an attempt at a smile!

Day 5

Saturday 8th October 2016

Today I started feeling more like myself. I felt like I was turning a corner and over the worst.

My mum had been visiting me every day this week (and was so happy to see her every time) and we had discussed that we would go for a little walk round the block – just to get some fresh air. I was tired at the end of it because didnt have much energy with being on soups and milkshakes but it was nice.

I also managed to stick my tongue out a little bit too today!

I also weened myself off the Ibuprofen today so just got Paracetamol left now.

Pics

Off to rob a bank!

Although it wasnt freezing, i couldnt risk getting my face cold and making anything worse