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It is much worse than I thought..But I think the first two weeks are the hardest! I'm starting to feel better. Please get your calories in...I know it can be a pain trying to eat,but it's vital... I had that feeling of regret by day 4..but today,day 11 I'm happy I did this..And for some reason,I fee...

@Sarasea... My top lip is still swollen. It went down a lot though.. I would love them if I could smile. LOL In the past, I would push my tongue up against my upper lip to give that "full effect" but now I don't have to.lol I went for my two week check up and everything is going well. I wa...

I'm feeling crazy! :crazy: LOL I still have major swelling. I use a pair a tights. I drop two surgical gloves filled with ice,in them.. It works really well. This morning it felt like someone poured sand +\+ in my head. I'm tired of taking meds. Every morning I anticipate the look on my son's face.....

I have a small amount of numbness, just around my upper lips. I'm gaining feeling in my face quickly. I'm wired completely shut. I chose this option to lower the risk of permanent nerve damage. I was told the chance of permanent nerve damage is higher with older patients. I'm 37.

I made it through... I'm happy but the down side is my nose keeps bleeding! I'm walking down the street using a wash cloth. And I've never had a nose bleed in my life.. I have a lot of swelling. I stayed over night. All I can say,this surgery is not for wimps and it's very humbling. I am wired shut ...

I'm happy to hear you're feeling better Speechie. My day is tomorrow... :}

@Speechie How are you feeling? I hope a little better. You can't breath out your nose because of dry blood?

My Time is @ 9:30am... I think I'm having a panic attack right now....for real! Thank god I know about this site! I'm trying not to catch a cold. The phobia is kicking in. It's real...and I'm still waiting for insurance clearance :? Only things I've bought are,a Bullet and a scented candle... I aske...

Wishing you all the best @Whitney22,and to all having surgery this month..

Mine is Oct 10th! I just got the date last Wednesday,and I got my hooks today. I was informed I'd be WIRED shut,and not banded..And I'm being wired shut because of my age (37),and to lower the risk of nerve damage. My emotions are all over the place... It seems unreal