Pain- 0/10 Discomfort- 1/10 Weight- 121/122 Energy Level- 7/10 I am definitely getting a little bit better each day. I did not sleep well last night because I could not get comfortable no matter how hard I tried. So, my energy level was a bit down today. I thought that I would share how I am cleaning my mouth since there is not anything new to report:
One thing I have learned while having braces is that no matter how confident you are that you got all the food out of your brackets, there is some hiding somewhere... I love mashed potatoes, so I decided to have that for dinner. It was awful and messy and would not go through my teeth to be swallowed. It was disappointing to say the least. They were even thinned out to an awkward constancy, but I don't think I is a good food to try. If it works for you, good. If not, I understand the disappointment and sadness that comes from it. I did not take the narcotic at all today, but I am continuing to take the Ibuprofen since it is an anti-inflammatory and to keep any sneaky pain away. The bottle says it works for 8 hours, so I am trying to go about 6 hours between doses. I think I took it 4 times today, which is an improvement! It's really awkward to not be able to use your tongue. When you have this surgery, you become aware of the small things you didn't notice prior to having your mouth banded shut. Licking food of your lips and feeling food on your face are a couple. I can feel my jawbone today! I have a fairly strong jawline and it is nonexistent at the moment. Today was the first time I could feel it through the swelling. I feel like at this point, the swelling will be so gradual going down I won't be able to tell without a photo comparison. Today was definitely better than yesterday! Keep your chin up! :)
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