Almost 5 weeks post op

I haven't been good about updating the blog (not even sure if people are checking it anymore)... life has just basically been going along fairly normally, except for the moments of frustration over having my mouth banded shut for 5 weeks now.  I knew it would be a long road but I know that when I look back, this frustration will be quickly forgotten.  The swelling continues to improve daily and I look fairly normal now... there is still quite a bit of swelling but it isn't as obvious to people I don't know.  The majority of the swelling is on the left side and my lips/cheeks are still a little unbalanced but that will fade with time.  I look forward to the few minutes each day I can take the bands off and eat and stretch my jaw.  Dental care is a pain because I get so much food trapped in every little wire/band.  Also, my upper jaw is still almost completely numb so when food is up there, I can't feel it.  I am getting a little bit of sensation back on my palate but I only notice it when I am brushing my teeth.  So, I see Dr. Steinbacher on Friday at 10 am and if all goes as planned, I see my orthodontist on the 12th and hopefully he will be able to change my wires and I can get rid of some of these hooks (I may be too optimistic about this one!).

The jaw clicking is almost completely gone.  I still have some tooth soreness at times but it is different teeth at different times.  Hopefully all that will disappear when I am FREE!