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Hi All -

Thank you Meryaten for letting our friends on this forum know I was feeling pretty good.

I had my first appointment with my surgeon post-op which seemed a little soon to me having just got out of the hospital yesterday! Anyway, long story short, I'm doing well and he took the elastics out today. I haven't been taking pain meds since they make me nauseated so today I drove myself to this appointment. This was dumb but I felt like being on my own and away from my nurse hubby for a while. I'm a little tired but made it just fine.

Yesterday I looked like Don Corleon and today I look worse - more like Deputy Dog. But thank heavens I'm able to eat soups and even crackers. Think I've been lucky. One thing I was told is if you can while in the hospital, try to take a walk - it really helps to get your blood moving and the more you can tolerate doing sooner - helps ten-fold later in recovery. I took a walk around the hall a few hours post-op (with the steady hand of a nurse by my side) but later when I got up to use the bathroom the room whirled - so just take it one step at a time.

I don't have what can be described as "pain" per se but discomfort mainly from the swelling I think and a slight sore throat. All in all, darn lucky I'd say - hope the recovery continues to be this smooth. I'll keep you posted - and thanks so much for all your kind support. This forum is the best!

what prochedure did u had simplywired?

Good for you, simplywired! It's so nice to hear when someone's surgery goes so well . You sound very independent, too.

Here's to you looking like yourself (only better) soon!

Lo

Congratulations- hope your recovery continues as has it started

Today is day 3 post op. I'm not quite a up-beat as I was yesterday. I do think I was pushing it driving myself to my appointment yesterday. Today I'm feeling quite tired and a little down. I am quite numb -especially my chin and under my lip and VERY bruised. Everytime I look in the mirror I laugh - what a mess. But like they say - one day at a time.

John21 - I had surgery for an overbite on my lower jaw - BSSO with midline. My dentist had been after me for years to get braces and have this surgery done but at the time I said "no way". As time went by I had a consult with an orthodontist and he said the only way for me to get a correct bite was braces and surgery. I've never liked my profile either and "weak chin" but kept making excuses not to do anything about.

Then after a few years, I decided to go ahead and have everything done. Nobody was supportive of this - in fact they all said "are you crazy" and "oh, you don't need it" - etc. So it is a decision you have to make for yourself and only you know what you need and want - not friends, not family. It took me many years to do this and your determination at this age and with the advancements they've made in procedures and technology, is a good thing. Good luck.

congrats, seems you are recovering very well, that was a good tip about walking in the hospital, will try and keep that in mind.
Good luck on your recovery, keep us updated!

Rach

Congratulations hope everything continues to go well!

All the best!