Day 23 Before and After

Here's some photos from a couple of days ago with "before pictures." I have better before pictures from my surgeon and orthodontist that I'll post eventually, but these were the only ones I had on hand.

3 weeks continued

3 weeks!

Yesterday it was 3 weeks since my surgery! I went to the surgeons office and they took out a couple more stitches and said I can keep my bands out for 10 hours a day. Also I can drink through a cup now! Exciting stuff. Unfortunately, still on the liquid diet for the next two weeks. The liquid diet has been so difficult at the beach because there are soooo many amazing restaurants down here but I can't really eat much. Last night I went to a restaurant for the first time since the surgery and got clam chowder and asked them to put it in a coffee mug since I can't use a spoon. I was able to eat most of it; however, it was difficult to watch my parents eat these amazing fish dishes. Oh well... Another thing that's difficult about being at the beach is that I can't enjoy cocktail hour! haha. I'm not allowed any alcohol for 5 weeks. My favorite thing at my beach house is to have a glass of wine or sangria and have cheese and crackers or get a margarita by the pool! But unfortunately I still have a couple of weeks before I can have a glass of wine :( jaw surgery problems...

We just got a new patio so everyone was enjoying drinks outside. I made a virgin margarita and drank it through my syringe. Everyone thought it was hilarious.

  

Day 18

I went to the beach the next morning after the concert. I was absolutely exhausted!

 

Day 17? I think?

Massive update of pictures coming. I'm at the beach now so I haven't really gotten around to updating. 

So on August 9th I went to the Justin Timberlake and Jay Z concert! I got the tickets months ago and didn't know if I'd be able to go because of the surgery, but I went! It was a little exhausting/overwhelming but a great show!

My sister and me before the the concert!

Day 13/14

The last couple days I've been extremely lazy. I've just been sitting on my couch watching Netflix and taking naps. I started the Netflix series Orange is the New Black and finished the entire season! Now I'm on to House of Cards. 

I've gotten super creative with food. The other day I wanted a muffin so I made Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins. I have made them before and they're really moist so I figured they would mix up in the blender nicely and they did! They were really good, although it kind of tasted like I was just eating muffin batter. I got the recipe from Skinny Taste. They are delicious in or out of the blender! For dinner my mom has been making me casseroles since those liquify nicely. I've definitely come along way from just having ensure.

As for my swelling, my nose is slowly coming back to normal. However, it still looks larger than usual. This morning I woke up with a little more feeling in my chin. It was kind of strange. I've been feeling a lot of tingling in my chin for the past week or so. Other than that, everything else is pretty much the same. My upper lip is still swollen and my cheeks right by my nose is still puffy.

 

I can smile!...sort of...                                

2 weeks!!

Today it has been 2 weeks since my surgery! I had an appointment with my surgeon today and they took out some of my stitches and replaced my bands. Instead of wearing two on each side, I am now wearing one band on each side and can take them out for a couple of hours a day. I haven't taken them out yet because I'm too nervous I won't be able to get them back in! Surprisingly, it was really uncomfortable getting my stitches out. Last week, I don't remember it being that big of a deal, but this week I thought I was going to pass out! It was a little scary, but it passed. After my appointment, my mom and I went shopping (my surgeon's office just happens to be near all my favorite stores!) It was fun but now I'm exhausted. Unfortunately, I'm still eating liquids through the syringes and bottles. I really hope next week I'll get the go ahead to eat soft foods without the syringe. I think my swelling has gone down slightly. I'm starting to see more of a jaw line. However, my nose is still not back to normal and my cheeks feel extremely puffy.