Tomorrow, I get my bands loosened again. I don't think I'll get them fully removed for a couple more weeks, but I'll at least be able to take them off myself and open my mouth to eat. I'm really looking forward to eating more than soup.
I've actually had them loosened before, so I've been in that stage already, but I had to get some more work done because my jaw was a little off-center. Apparently with this operation they have to eyeball things a little because of the swelling, and sometimes the jaw isn't aligned quite right. So they had to put me back under and retighten the bands on my jaw for a little longer.
That was on Monday. It feels like it's been a whole lot longer than three days. I guess that's the frustration talking - it's tough going through a backslide like that. Hopefully things go smoothly from here on in. I've got some ideas of what I'll want to eat first once I can chew again. Maybe a nice taco ring...
I feel for you Jacob. Hope your pain go away soon so u can enjoy eating again.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice Easter!