Really noticing the numbness this week. The first week was such a blur of sleeping, syringing, panic & pouting that I didn't really notice much else. But this week, it drove me crazy!! The constant tickling sensation that is not quite a real feeling... The crazy itches that I can't scratch because I CAN'T FEEL MY FLESH!!!! Yeah... But that aside, I made some great strides as the week progressed...
- Was able to get my mouth open enough to start brushing, which felt absolutely incredible!
- Managed to choke down an ENTIRE frappuccino. Although it took me about 5 hours, a tiny spoon and a whole lot of napkins.
- Was at long, long last able to breathe through my nose.
- Got the go ahead to drive myself around again.
- Went and got my hair done - fell asleep in the chair, but still...
- Went to a reading of my play (5th draft), although I was ready to collapse by the end.
- Made my first few treks to the dog park with my pup. He was ecstatic!
- The drooling has stopped!!! Hooray!!!!!!
- The nose bleeds have stopped. Woo hoo!
- I still crave proper food - but as the week went on I managed more and more variety in the diet and was able to retire my syringe. Go mashed potatoes, refried beans and soup!
- I moved back into my bedroom upstairs - SO good to sleep in my bed instead of on the couch
- Attended some theatre and actual saw some people aside from family. Still feel like a bit of a freak in public, but hey...
- On the 29th (one day AFTER my play reading, of course) I got my splint removed! That was a major happy dance inducer. Although, once it was off, I realized that my bite is still WAY off on the sides, but the doctor assures me that this will be fixed within the year. Whew!
Have some photos! Fun!
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| Choking down that Frappuccino (Jan. 22nd) |
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| Damn! Parrot lips, or what?! (Jan. 24th) |
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New hair do, with some purple...
(Jan. 25th) |
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On the way to the reading of my play. First time with make-up post surgery.. Also, my two week anniversary!!!
(Jan. 28th) |
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