To Alix from Shelly. Surgery is less than 24 hrs away.

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Dear Alix

Thanks for your response in the last message. Much of what u said was

very comforting. At least I know I am not alone in getting weird

unbalanced feeling possibly related to the jaw. It was really

uplifting to hear that your problem was solved.

Since I am about to have very similiar surgery to yours. I was

wondering if the doctor told you it is common to be in pain when you

try to talk too much after 5 wks? Being a teacher I may have to take

off longer from work than I expected. I think you metioned you were

wired for the five weeks. What is that experience like? Please tell

about your experience how swollen were you after surgery? How long

did it take till the swelling went down and when did you feel like

showing your great new profile to the world? Did the surgery make

much of a difference in your appearance? I realize everyone heals

differently and I am probably older than you. I turned 40 this past

year. I dont look it I am very fit and a health nut so hopefully that

will effect my healing process. My doctor told me that being that he

is not moving the jaw all that much the healing process in relative

terms should be relatively short. How long was it till you really

started feeling like the old Alix?

Anyway I wish you luck in your recovery. I hope u get this message

before my surgery. Wish me luck tommorow.

Regards,