Surgery Update

I apologize for not updating everyone via the blog sooner.  Most of my updates have come via twitter into facebook etc…

Anyway here’s a quick update:

The surgery went well on Wednesday although they had to do some extensive cutting because I was “thick  in the jaws” according to my surgeon. (I’m guessing a few of you will get a good chuckle from that)    I don’t remember much of anything from Wednesday and Thursday is a little broken up in my head.  I got to go home late Thursday afternoon and just had normal swelling at the time.  However , due to the “extensive cutting” I  did develop some bruising and more swelling after they released me.  The swelling has gone down quite a bit over the weekend,  but the bruising has worsened.  My lower lip and chin are still totally numb and that’s honestly the most annoying thing.  It makes talking and trying to eat soup with a spoon difficult and even drinking through a straw.  I visited the surgeon today and he says everything looks great and the feeling should come back slowly over the next few weeks or month.  Hopefully my feeling will be back soon because I can only mumble right now.  Other than that ,  I’m feeling much better and the pain is minimal.  I don’t have much energy just from the lack of food I’m guessing.  If your curious,  I’ve lost about 14 lbs so far. If you have any questions,  especially if your someone who’s thinking of having the surgery let me know.

Thanks to all for prayers and well wishes. I’m eternally greatful.

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