Soberpotamus's Oral Surgery Recovery Support & Journal Part 3 :scoregood Keep up the good work SP :) last part here: http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rt-2-a-21.html D |
Thanks, Dee. :) |
One more interesting observation about the new jaw... If I get cold suddenly, my teeth begin to chatter...and well, you can imagine where that leads. Yeah, not fun. Terrifying really. So now I keep my little space heater plugged in by the bed, ready to blast hot air, to warm me up before I get to that point. Really unpleasant when it happened the first time. |
You must be very encouraged by the return of some sensation and muscle control. :scoregood |
Yes, very. :) |
And it's back...same time, same place, lol. To take pain meds, or not to take pain meds -- that seems to be my question lately at nighttime. My supply is getting smaller. If I can't fall asleep, guess I'll take it. |
Took meds 30 minutes ago and still in some pain. Trying to relax and breathe through this. Hurting even in my teeth, lol. All I can do is try and see some humor somewhere. I know this is temporary and I guess that's what makes it bearable. Focusing on how nice it will be when the early days of this are behind me, and I can enjoy the result. |
Helps me to type it out. |
Without writing, I'd suffocate. The writing, once again, saves me. |
Hope you're feeling better this morn. |
Hi, SP. Probably pain has come back along with sensations? I can see some sobriety analogy here - when in early recovery the initial numbness of feelings were gone and senses started reviving, here came pain as well. But I believe that this pain will be gone way faster. Keep yourself warm! Teeth chattering with a broken jaw - that sounds like a bad dream. Have a good day. Hugs. |
Hope you got some sleep and hoping for a pain free morning for you! Xo |
I did get some sleep eventually. It seems this kind of nighttime pain and intermittent pain as I continue to heal might last for four months or so. And that makes sense, as it takes six months for the bone to fuse back over the cut parts. I think it's fabulous that the bone is going to grow back over the places that were cut. It will grow back as strong as before. I'm glad I chose the surgery. |
Today is a work/study day. |
My dad surprised me with a phone call today. He was checking on me. He said he is going to be calling and checking up on me as I heal. I will believe it when it happens. We discussed building the cabin. He asked me some questions about what I have in mind. He is great at presuming and assuming, so we shall see if his listening skills have improved. I sent him some pictures via email. He isn't fond of technology. Not expecting much from this yet. |
Some new material was added to some older modules of my proofreading course -- sections I've already completed -- so I went back and worked on those and passed the associated quiz. |
You've moving ahead in every aspect of your life, SP. Good job! |
Thanks, Anna. :) |
I texted my manager about returning to work around February 11th-12th or so. I do part-time merchandising of plants for a garden center. Everyone was happy to hear from me. My friend and co-worker says I've been missed. She I and texted some right after my surgery. I told her to let everyone know I'm fine now, and to say "hello" for me. |
Just before the surgery, I said goodbye to my realtor clients, the ones I blogged for and wrote digital copy for over the past five years. |
One door is now closed, and hopefully another is opening soon with the proofing. |
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One door is now closed, and hopefully another is opening soon with the proofing. |
Hi SP, Sorry to hear about the recurring pain, but I am also glad that you can feel improvement in your jaw and that it is encouraging for you. You are sounding like your old self at this point -- making plans for your cabin and career. |
Hope you have a pain-free night, Potamus, with very restful sleep. |
I'm really tired of Brian's anger and negativity. I won't ever refer to him as my husband again. The bond, whatever we had, is broken. |
I have an uncharacteristic headache tonight. I spent some time on YouTube watching how others have coped and recovered from this surgery. Each situation is so different. I sound horrible compared to some of these people. I sound like I have a speech problem, a severe one. It's disheartening, knowing I'll soon be interacting with the public, and will have a hard time communicating. |
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I'm really tired of Brian's anger and negativity. I won't ever refer to him as my husband again. The bond, whatever we had, is broken. |
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I have an uncharacteristic headache tonight. I spent some time on YouTube watching how others have coped and recovered from this surgery. Each situation is so different. I sound horrible compared to some of these people. I sound like I have a speech problem, a severe one. It's disheartening, knowing I'll soon be interacting with the public, and will have a hard time communicating. It could be significantly better by then; look at how far you have come already!!!! |
True, yes that's possible. I keep forgetting that it's only been a couple of weeks. Things are moving along quickly. Brian is mocking me. He thinks I have control over this. I don't. I don't understand his thinking. All along he has 'blamed' me for anything and everything. As if none of it's real, it's all in my head. |
It's very disappointing that he is behaving this way J, beyond disappointing in fact. Surely he knows that our behaviour has consequences? I agree with Leigh....I'm sure you will continue to heal and sound better every day. Plus, I bet you sound better than you think you do. :) :hug: Hope your headache goes away. :hug: |
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