2 days post op

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Hello all,

Back home after surgery on Thursday, November 10th. Upper, lower, and genio.

It's only 2

days later, but less pain/trauma than I expected. i took arnica orally for 4

days prior, and i

have NO bruising. also, swelling is minimal, except for the lips. Just call me

angelina jolie,

but droolier.

More than anything, I am TIRED. From meat eater, to clear liquids, is quite a

transition.

Also, i can't use a spoon yet, only a syringe, so tiny doses of liquids at that.

I am not wired

shut, as my surgeon doesn't believe in that sort of thing. I have titanium pins

in my bones,

and a surgical splint on top. From what I can see, everything looks GREAT, but

it seems it

will be a while before I can tear into a steak again. *sniff, sniff* I did enjoy

an artichoke, a

crispy salad, and filet mignon the night before surgery though, and I will savor

those

memories for a while.

Best of luck to all gearing up for surgery, and feel free to direct any

questions my way.

Can't promise I'll be 100% awake to answer, but will do my best. most of all,

DON'T BE

SCARED. it's really not that bad

Jen