Here is the x-ray showing the metal plates and screws that hold my face together now. Most of the swelling has subsided, and I am sleeping comfortably. My teeth match up fairly well, but there is still orthodontic work to be done to get them to match perfectly. The left molars don’t quite touch. I can’t imagine anyone having this type of surgery and not having orthodontic work afterward.

A few bullet points.

• Chewing anything other than soft foods is still difficult and mildly painful.
• Voice has recovered completely, although I think it is slightly deeper now.
• Still doing jaw exercises to improve mobility of jaw.
• Sleeping well without sleep apnea by all accounts.
• Off all pain meds except very occasionally Advil regular strength. I had a difficult time coming off Lortab. Several restless nights. Withdrawals are not fun, but it had to be done.
• Starting to get back on exercise routine. Weak after doing hardly anything for 2 months.
• Thankful for Dr. Roser and his team at The Emory Clinic.