Well, the weeks have flown by amd the surgery is a distant past event. I have had two Ortho appts and he continues to be very pleased with the results. I am still wearing the bands for 10-12 hours at night but that isn't much of an issue. My numbness is declining but I am still pretty numb- especially my gums. Lip is probably 75% back to normal feeling. Eating gets easier each week and I am hopeful that I will one day eat an apple!