Hey y'all, I made it through the surgery with flying colors. Everything went really well and I am doing much better than the norm in terms of swelling and recovery. I am actually surprised at how good I feel. I mean, I am sore and puffy and my lower lip and chin are numb, but I was prepared for worse, so I'm feeling pretty grateful and pleased. I have almost no bruising.
Even with the splint, I can tell my teeth definitely line up correctly now. My appearance doesn't seem all that different to me (same old chin -- sigh), but Gay says the difference in my profile is very noticeable to her.
Anyway, I've been up and around today and the surgeon said the surgery went very well and I'm well ahead of schedule in terms of recovery. I had a few scary moments waking up from anesthesia -- I was convinced the oxygen mask was suffocating me and fought the operating team. But once they let me breathe without the mask I was much better. And they were truly very kind to me. I have no complaints.
It was a beautiful day in Seattle today and Gay and I got out for some good food and shopping and walking. Life is good.
5 Comments:
Congratulations! Take care.
Lauren
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Glad to hear it!
Sounds great, Patia!
Ain't good surgery the best?????
They beat ya up and you are just so grateful! As it should be.....
Yeah, Flat! This was my first surgery since childhood and it's a rather surreal experience ....
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