Sunday, July 11, 2010
Post OP Day 3
Last night's sleep went better, but by no means great. I still woke up every couple of hours but I managed to cap it off with four straight hours. This felt great! Last night I was able to watch most of the Hot Tub Time Machine, but I have yet to finish a movie without falling asleep at some point during it. Last night I also started The Green Zone and I must have fell asleep as soon as it started because I sure don't remember much of it. My parents seemed to like it though.
The pain has been a little more sharp around my jaw. I noticed a couple times while I tried swallowing breakfast that I winced in pain. My lips are still numb, so I am still drooling. But I'm almost glad my lips are numb because they are going to be (if not already) really chapped and that won't be fun as big and swollen as they are. I haven't had much pain around the cheek implants yet today but its still early. I'm trying to make the transition from the Vicodin to only Motrin, but it may be too soon. Time will tell.
But to give myself something to do, I finally ordered a new laptop for school since I was recently notified of my financial aid I was awarded. That was fun to do and I was able to expedite the shipping so hopefully it will be here in a few days so that I can play with it while recovering. I think the rest of the day I am going to try to take a long, hot bath (bubbles optional) and wait for the world cup final game. Although, I'll probably fall asleep during the game. There is just something about the English accent that puts me to sleep. And apparently, my dog needs something because she is pulling the covers off of me and barking. This will have to continue later.
Sure enough, I fell asleep during the World Cup game shortly after my bubble bath. I had a funny thought cross my mind as I was looking for more of the bubbles. I thought about yelling, okay-groaning, loud enough to get my mom to bring me the bubbles. I pictured me yelling "Mom! Bubbles, now!" Similar to Will Ferrell's lines in Wedding Crashes when he yells at his mom to bring in meat loaf. The bath felt good but I just get bored sitting there. Like I said I slept through most of game and had a few family members stop by to check on me. They insist I look better than the other day, but I feel the same. The swelling is down a bit but as you can see, not much. I have also noticed some tingling in my cheeks and right side of my lips. I've only been taking the Motrin today but tonight I may have to go back to the Vicodin so that I can try for a good night's sleep. I'm getting tired of watching TV but at least there is some good HBO shows on tonight. I just had some beef broth and Sprite for dinner, and it looks like I will be camping out on the couch for the rest of the night.
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