I was released from the hospital! Because of the fact my mouth didn't need to wired shut and because my doctor knows how uncomfortable the hospital is for patients, he released me. But, here's the catch: the worst is yet to come. He said I will continue to swell for the next couple days. I find this hard to believe because I feel as if I am already swollen to the max. The pain hasn't been too bad until I started writing this. I've mainly just been talking Motrin (in a liquid form) except for two (now three) doses of Vicadin (also in a liquid form). I haven't been able to feel my bottom lip since I woke up from the surgery.
It is now 2:00 am and I am having trouble sleeping due to the discomfort and swelling. I was just laying on the couch with my dog next to me but I decided to get up and take action. I just took another dose of Vicadin and have ice packs on both cheeks. And don't worry, its been four and a half hours since my last dose. It also feels as if my lips are swollen shut but I know they aren't as I just looked at my reflection in a window.
The worst part so far has been the drooling. I am drooling like a St. Benard dog. Every time I stand up or tilt my head, I drool. Cute, huh? I'm pretty sure this is just the result of not being able to feel my bottom lip, at least I hope so.
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