To my friend Cammie and everyone 4 days post op

February 1, 2004

I gues it is compliment that u thought I was 22 but since when is 40

old. Age is only in the mind, I dont act or look my age. I am very

athlethic and health enthusist that is probably the reason that I

dont look my age. My students think Im in my early 30s. Hey but

there in junior high what do they know. I post some picture before

and after when it all goes down. but as u can see I am kind of

sensitive about that big 40. U know what I am thrilled I did the

surgery. A lot of my swelling went down today I can finally see how

good it will look eventhough I did for functional reasons. the

asthetic is just a great bonus. I hope that is an incentive for some.

This surgery made me realize something else that I am so blessed. All

my friends and family were very concerned. They been calling non stop

expressing their love and support. A bunch of people tried calling

the hospital right after the surgery but they don't give out

information Everyone from my dermatologist's receptionist to my

principal to my ex- boyfriend has been calling. I guess sometimes it

takes trauma in your life to realize how many people's lives we all

effect for the better. You don't realize how support from your loved

one really helps you get through it. As well as the support from

those on this site.

I have been able to talk on the phone today but it seems to be tiring

on my joints it seems to hurt after a while. Does that get better

while ur wired banded and stinted? Most people seem to understand me

for about 20mins Then they start having trouble. Oh my god was it

frustrating yesterday my mom was over and I told I cant talk anymore

it hurts. She said that ok I'll do all the talking. I think they

should torture prisoners with my mother talking about herself.

Guaranteed they will talk. . The juice diet is getting tired

already. I am trying to do it in a healthy way. There is way too many

posions in Ensure. I am drinking protein shakes, fruit, vegetables

and soups. Any other suggestions on stuff you can blend and drink. I

am a vegetarian. God I am craving peanut butter on toast right now.

According to my scale I have lost 8pds already. I was 125 before

surgery I want to be thin but not aneorexic. I have to be wired for 5

wks.

I was wondering if it normal for your jaw to feel very stressed like

someone is pulling it? If so when does that go away. Its like your

joints are stressed. Thanks for the support and great advice. To

Cammie you are the lovliest lady on the block. Regards to all,

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