I am starting to look more human now, my nose is still excessively swollen but you can start to see my cheeks. I am never going to get rid of my worried look.... this was a nightmare in school as teachers always thought I didn't understand the work when I did I just looked confused!
My lips are so sensitive they may look good and moist in this picture however I can assure you they are not. They are cracked and sore in the corners but due to the wonders of vasaline they are slowly healing.
Tip 1: USE VASALINE!!!!!
Also another annoying thing is my skin is so unbelievably dry no matter how much moisturiser I whack on it I think due to the swelling it is stretched and therefore drying out I literally can peel if off like snake skin.I have mastered the straw!
This has led me to have freedom in drinks and drink a hell lot quicker then before, have now enjoyed the luxery of hot chocolate yummy and can venture out the house with just a drink and straw instead of syringe feeding myself like an animal and people staring at me.
I also mustered up the energy to have some company from a wonderful friend and her children today, of which the 3 year old walked straight over to me and gave me a real hug but virtual kiss (how sweet and sensitive) the baby still has no idea who I am and where the old me went however he did not cry (this time) and I even managed to make him giggle with my constant slurping. We were also having a dribbling competition I feel I am still winning!
I have started to stop trying to pronounce words and use proper elocution and just moan as my mum can understand most of these groans and even when I do talk people pretend they understand, reply with an answer which has no resemblance to what I just said, so thus just frustrating me further.
Tomorrow is my first post-op appointment with my consultant surgeon and orthodontist, will keep you updated.
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