To , Kris' husband

[Guest guest]

Thanks for keeping us posted. She has a lot of buds out here sending

good vibes in her direction.

It sounds as though her progress is AWESOME!!! Whoopee!

But be prepared for some more swelling, some blues, some bruising,

etc. Lots of fatigue. I hope it won't happen, but if it does, you

sound equally AWESOME and up to helping her through it. Keep us

updated, please.

And we're here to offer any lay help that might ease your path.

Remember, too, that her surgeon knows what's up, and don't hesitate

to call him. He gets the Big Ol' Bucks for his skill and knowledge,

so don't hesitate to tap into your best resource.

best to both, and brainwaves headed your way,

Cammie

> This is here (Kris' husband). Kris had surgery today which

> finished about 2:30pm. She wanted me to give everyone an update.

>

> Surgery went very well. The doctor came in beforehand and reviewed

> things and checked if we had any questions. Surgery was 4 1/2 hrs.

> and the doctor was very pleased with how it all went. She has

> feeling in her upper lip and is very strong. I think she mentioned

> this, but she was not wired shut. She has the polymer bone plates

> and and a bite splint. She will use elastics tommorrow to control

> any shifting.

>

> She is swollen, but not much in my mind. It is being controlled

with

> a head band. I was also surprised she could talk right away (she

> was cracking jokes in recovery). When the doctor came up 2 and a

> half to 3 hrs. after surgery, he was very impressed that she could

> already drink from a cup!

>

> Everything is going well. I'll probably report additional details

> tommorrow.

>

> (for Kris)