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Here's an updated profile picture. I know Im putting the pics up fairly regularly compared to most- but it might be nice for some people to see the gradual changes, and how it does all happen quite slowly in reality- with swelling and what not.
My surgeon told me I am currently at 15% swelling, especially in my cheeks. From straight-on my nose looks swollen, but its not noticable in my profile.
For some reason my nose looks different to me, like its tilted up more....but I think I might just be imagining that (wishful thinking?) because he (surgeon) never mentioned the look of my nose changing.
Sleeping has finally gotten easier- still on my back at an angle but I've got a better set-up with pillows. I tried sleeping on my back flat, and I was very swollen the next day so Im going to stick with my 30 degrees for now. Im VERY numb all over my face (numb but tingly), but my chin hurts a bit so maybe some feeling is coming back there. I still need advil, maybe twice a day, or else my face gets achy. My stitches have all fallen out in the last few days so my mouth is much more pleaseant for cleaning.
Baby toothbrush = Lifesaver
Yarr- Friends do make a huge difference. My best friend has visited me every few days since the start (she came to the hospital) and this week I've let my other friends finally come over and its great to have company and feel like im human again.
My best friend got RELEASED from the orthodontist yesterday- meaning it was her last appt. and she NEVER has to go back. ohhh How envious I am!!!! I dream of that day!!! (I'm on year TEN).
Anyways- healing is good. Nothing significant occuring, just slow and steady recovery.
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