Post-Op Days 9 to 13
My recovery was back on track and I
continued to feel better every day. I’ve been having daily deswelling
treatments which are really soothing – I always come out of the treatment
feeling relaxed and my face feels more comfortable. I have been gradually building
up the amount of walking done each day, but I’ve been taking it slightly easier
after the nosebleed! I’ve not been in any pain at all and the swelling is
gradually improving. Changing my elastic bands has also gotten much easier and
is now painless, as I’ve got the hang of attaching the bands and it’s also
easier as there is less swelling.
Post-Op Day 14
I was really excited to get my stitches
taken out today. Unfortunately, I knew that getting stitches removed is not the
most pleasant experience, but Dr Kim was really careful and quick when removing
them. It was a bit uncomfortable but bearable and was over in a couple of
minutes. My mouth felt a lot more comfortable after the stitches were removed!
Dr Kim told me to continue to wear the wafer to avoid putting uneven stress on
my jaw until I get my braces put on in the UK, as he positioned my jaw to
minimise the asymmetry, so I will have to undergo orthodontic treatment to
fine-tune my bite now that my jaw in the optimal position. I don’t mind wearing
the wafer, apart from preventing me from talking, it is not uncomfortable and I
can remove it when I need to eat so it really isn’t a big nuisance to have to
wear it.
Post-Op Days 15 to 20
My recovery is progressing really well. The
swelling has continued to go down and my face feels a lot more comfortable. The
deswelling treatments and walking have both really helped. Whilst my face is
still swollen, I look a lot better than I did on Day 4, have no difficulty
breathing and my face is feeling a lot more comfortable. It doesn’t look
particularly abnormal anymore, I think my face just looks how it would do if I
were to gain a few pounds and I don’t mind as I know it is just temporary due
to the swelling and will continue to improve with time. Although it’s only been
2 weeks since my operation, I am feeling much better! The only annoying thing
that I have experienced this week, which is completely unrelated to my surgery,
is that several people in my AirBnB accommodation have been coughing and
sneezing, especially at night time! Thankfully I have been able to stay
healthy, nourished and made sure I was well rested; despite being surrounded by
unwell people, I haven’t come down the flu! I think it just goes to show how
well everything has gone so far with my surgery/recovery, that I have been able
to stay healthy and feel better each day.
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