Day 9: To Go On Vacation, Or Not To Go?

Last night was the first night I was able to sleep fully reclined without any discomfort. Up to this point I have had to lay in a way that left my head above my chest. This was to help prevent swelling. Last, night I decided to take it upon myself to try to sleep like I normally would. I slept on my stomach. It was so much more comfortable. I was also in my bed for the first half of the night so this may have added to the comfort. I woke up after about 3 hours of sleep before falling back to sleep for another 4 straight hours. This felt great! And, my tongue didn't feel like it was super glued to the roof of my mouth, but it was still pretty dry.

I woke up to my mom scurrying around the house as she was about to leave for South Carolina. My dad is leaving Tuesday after work, with or without me. I was just there with them in late May/early June but our house wasn't finished, yet. Now, it is finished and all the furniture is set to arrive Monday. I'd like to see the finished product. If I went, I would have a friend meet me down there (he works for an airline so it wouldn't cost him much, if anything). But, I would have to ride in a van with my dad and a family friend-17 hours! I'm not sure I can handle 17 hours in a van at this point in my recovery. The doctor has okay'd it but I think the ride would be miserable. After all, it wasn't any fun when I wasn't recovering from surgery. This decision is occupying a lot of my thoughts. Today, I was home by myself (except for two dogs) all day except for a trip to my Grandparents' house, next door. I was pretty bored. I figured this is how it is going to be if I don't go to South Carolina. Decisions, decisions...Any suggestions?

Back to my jaw. Surprisingly, my jaw didn't give me any pain while I slept on my stomach. I can't wait for the night I sleep straight through. I woke up extremely hungary. Like usual, I had my blended cereal for breakfast. I have felt fine pretty much the whole day. My jaw is a little sore, almost like the soreness you might feel after chewing a laffy-taffy for a long time or something. Weird, considering I can barely move my jaw. But, I have noticed more mobility. I have been spitting up thick, dark red blood, though. I wonder if maybe I coughed too hard and it opened an incision or something like that. I have had a tiny headache. I'm on my last two days of taking Penicillin, thankfully! I don't particularly like the way that stuff tastes.

I have been eating every few hours. Today, I tried some Bob Evans macaroni and cheese. It went down without much of a fight. I'm glad to have found another option for a meal. I have noticed that I am cold most of the time, now. I think this is the result of my weight loss. I cannot wait to eat solid foods! I'm already planning my binge. Thinking about it alone increases my drooling. And yes, I'm still drooling quite a bit. I still have no feeling in my lips, chin, end of my nose, and part of my cheeks. i have also noticed that my nose is still crooked, hopefully due to swelling!

Mumble to you later.