2 Weeks Post-Op

Hey friends, today makes 2 weeks since surgery.  I'm sorry I haven't made any posts since last week,  I had a few days last week that I just didn't feel like doing much and it seems to me like the gradual recovery is so slow that it's hard to tell from day to day.  I'm sure others see it going faster than I do. :)  I am still not able to eat some things I thought I could, so I'm sticking with things like protein shakes, soups, jello and creamed potatoes.  I have a huge splint attached to the top of my mouth that makes it so hard to eat. This has to stay in 4-6 weeks.  I'll  be so glad to get this thing out!  I weighed this morning and have lost 11 lbs.  My swelling has gone down alot since last week.  Anybody that didn't know me would probably not have known I've had surgery, but those of you that do know me would know.  I'm still quite swollen thru the middle of my face.  I only take my pain meds now at nighttime instead of taking it 4 times a day.  I still take ibuprofen 3-4 times a day and use the warm moist heat compress to help the swelling and just minor pain.  The numbness in my face is still pretty aggravating.  Often throughout the day, I'll get muscle spasms in my face and it is so awkward.  I guess it's the nerves and whatever else trying to get back in line with everything.  I have actually gotten out of the house a couple of times with my husband this past week.  It felt so good to get out.  I did good, but we didn't stay out too long because my energy level is not quite back yet.  I always have a tendancy of over-doing things, so I'm trying really hard to do better this time.  I want to thank all my family, friends and church family for the prayers, cards, flowers, calls, visits and meals for my family during this hard time for me.  It really means alot and cheered me up.  God has been awesome to me and He continues to heal and bless me each day!

Here's my 2 week post-op pictures....