Today the swelling was supposed to be the worst. I think they were right. Big Doc (the attending) said that YESTERDAY would be the worst and today would be better. Little Doc (the actual surgeon) said that it would be worst today. She wins. I actually had lips and a couple of chins last night. Not so much today. My dad said that I look like one of the Klumps. Thanks Dad! Overall, it was a yucky day. I woke up too early because my back hurt and Russ was in my cold air. I have just felt bad all day. I think I went too long overnight without pain meds. I am trying to go a little longer than every 4 hours, but I can tell when it's time. Even the ice hurt today, so I tried a little heat. That felt pretty good. The highlight of the day was my shower. It was nice to get clean!!
Challenges of the day:
1. Feeling yucky after feeling a little better yesterday.
2. Starting to feel hungry. The family had pizza and tacos to eat today. I have a peanut butter and banana smoothie. Not nearly as delicious.
3. Boys are starting to get tired of being gentle and careful. The cold, wet weather didn't help and they were very bouncy today.
4. My lips are starting to fall off. Chapstick didn't help.
5. There is some nastiness in my nose. Thank goodness for Sudafed and tissues!!
Good things about today:
1. I got an okay nap this afternoon. I didn't even mean to.
2. The heating pad felt good. I wrapped it around my face and then wrapped the jaw bra around that to hold it up.
3. My shower! It was marvelous.
4. I was able to talk a little bit more. My brother could understand me on the phone. I was able to give the boys some verbal directions instead of just clapping to get their attention.
Things I learned today:
1. I didn't really need my bell. I got it in case I was upstairs and needed something. I haven't really been upstairs. The recliner downstairs is much more comfortable.
2. Thinking is hard and reading makes me tired. I am taking some online classes and I posted jibberish to get my posts in on time. Hopefully they make some sort of sense.
3. Recovering is hard work. I need the boys to go back to school so I can just rest in the mornings.
4. I am craving some baked potato soup. With some extra melty cheese that I can suck through my syringe. I will have it tomorrow!!
Interesting reading your posts, we remember when Lorin did this at age 15 in summer, quite different experience, and am I right to guess you skipped the craft show today?!
ReplyDeleteWatch out for the bandage removal day, for her, that was her worst experience ever, an uncaring dentist did it in a hurry.....
Best days are down the road, this too shall pass.