Post Op - Day 2

I am feeling better today! I had a rough night sleeping. I was up every 3-4 hours for medicine and because I was so uncomfortable sleeping sitting up. When I heard the boys get up at 7, I made my way downstairs too start my day too. I am still not very hungry, so I am having to force myself to eat. It took me through breakfast and lunch to finish my protein shake today. I am keeping up with my water intake, I just don't have any interest in eating. I also started my fiber today to help get things going. My favorite meal of the day was dinner. I wanted to eat something "real" so I had some low-sodium chicken broth (don't need to add any sodium to the swelling) and some applesauce. I got to eat like a human!

Challenges of the day:
1. The clear plastic tubes for the syringes are not as flexible as the yellow ones. They rub my little cheeks.
2. I tried to catch up on the professional development classes that I am taking. That was work. It made me tired to try and read and think and post. We'll try that again tomorrow.
3. Talking. Doc said that I had to talk, so I am trying. It makes my jaws tired and tight. I might try talking a little less tomorrow.
4. Gunky throat. I am taking Sudafed for congestion, but there is still junk in my throat. Even if I can get it loose, I can't get it out.

Good things of the day:
1. I watched Newsies. It was awesome!
2. I was able to sit on the floor and play with the baby a little bit. It wore me out, but it was nice to be a little normal.
3. The swelling is going down a bit. I can see smile creases and my lips don't hurt from the swelling.
4. The big boys are trying so hard to read the notes that I write. They might be readers by the end of this adventure!

Things I learned today:
1. If I get up, I put on chapstick. The doctor warned that my lips could get dry and flaky and that will hurt, so I am trying to avoid it.
2. I came across a blog from a military wife named Sasha. She is a wonderful resource. She sent me recipes and a video of how she massaged her cheeks to make the swelling go down. She is setting up a website to help people going through this. Her website isn't up yet, but when it is, you should check it out: www.jawrecoveryplaybook.com
3. I need to rest a little more. I tried to stay awake so I will be able to sleep at night. I find myself falling asleep in the chair. Tomorrow I will try and take a nap.

Pain: 3 (Very sore and achy, but not painful.)
Swelling: 5 (One doctor said day 2 is the worst and another said day 3 is the worst. We will see tomorrow.)