He said I don't have to be afraid of using my mouth, and that I can open it and not have to worry.
He showed where the metal plates are connected to my jaw bone. He explained how the muscles had to be moved to get to everything and how they will have to reattach and that it's going to feel odd.
Tom told me it's probably time to get off the hydrocodone and start living again. He insisted on stopping at Dunkin Donuts to get me coffee. He is making me laugh too. It feels good to be able to get away from home.