After the surgery, I’m just wiped out both physically and mentally. I’m still really slow at typing, and don’t be surprised if you find a few typos. My brain doesn’t seem to pick them out as well as normal.

Day 1 Post-op

Right after surgery, Drs. Optid and Cho came in to check on me. They kept a close watch on me, but I think everything progressed rather well, and they were pleased with the surgical outcome. Dr. Roser said my occlusion was good enough not to require my jaw wired shut. Thank God for that.

The after effects of anesthesia, the morphine and other meds kept me in what I would describe as a semi-awake dream state. I had about a 1 second span of attention, which made it difficult for the hospital staff to get x-rays.

My son-in-law, Josh, complimented me on how cool my Halloween costume looked. Too bad it was a day late. I’m planning on getting it trademarked and on the shelves by next Halloween. It’s going to be called Orthognathic Man. How cool is that!

Day 2 Recovering

Woke up with a terrible headache. Morphine had ran out. It is was quickly refilled. They gave me a setup where I could click a button, and the morphine would dispense automatically. Thankfully, it has a failsafe mechanism on it to prevent overdose, because I think I was hitting that puppy at night on autopilot.

My voice is shot due to the intubation tubes, which have to go in through your nose. Normally these go in through the mouth, except here they’re operating inside the mouth and can’t have the tubes in the way. I’m very hoarse and hard to understand when I speak.

Day 3 Going Home Today

Woke with head and mouth hurting again. Hit the button for near instant relief. Truly amazing. Ice chips felt great in my mouth, and water was good. I don’t recall eating anything they brought me during my stay.  We requested non-dairy, but the just kept bringing it right on schedule. I asked a nurse for some soy milk, which they brought.

I love Silk Soy products, especially the yogurt. We get them at our local Publix supermarket. Dairy gums you up inside, so I don’t eat it at all. Prior to and during recovery, you especially don’t need anything that gums up your sinuses.

Dr. Roser came in and installed rubber bands on my front braces to help position my jaw. They aren’t too tight, and I am able to eat any soft food that does not require chewing.

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