Day 63 - Feeling Good at Two Months

Hello everyone, it's day 63 now. I entirely forgot to mention how special last night was, as it marked exactly two months from the date of my surgery. That's right, two months!

In that time, so much has happened. I've dealt with the hell of the first week and the struggle of getting used to a liquid diet. There were moments of worry and pain, and some moments of small triumph as I got past another hurdle in my. Each milestone was something special; the first liquified dinner, the first time I left the house, getting my mouth unwired, relearning to eat. So far everything has been an insane roller coaster of good days and bad days, eventful ones and slow ones. Two months out of surgery - I can't even wrap my head around that fact. Two whole months since I began this process.

This morning I kept thinking back to the earlier days and I can't believe how far I've come. I remember crying when I had to eat a liquified egg, and tonight I ate pizza. The worries of a wired mouth seem so far away compared to the effort to get back some mobility. Everything is changing. Where bones were once broken, now most things are fused. Gaps will fill in and tissues will heal. This entire healing process has been a test in patience and emotional endurance. The only word to describe how I feel is blessed. Every day, no matter what little things may worry me, I remind myself that I am thrilled with what has been happening.

Today was great. Swelling has gone down by a couple millimeters and chewing was a little easier. Things feel like there really starting to solidify and get strong again. Which reminds me, I need to start getting to the gym now that I can eat again. :) Healing is easy these days, just slow.

Tomorrow I have an appointment with Dr A, so I can get some of my new questions answered. I'm looking forward to seeing what my surgical team has to say.

I just want to take the time to say thank you to my parents. Through this entire process they have been there for me, often going out of there way to  do so. I don't know how they put up with my mood swings and tantrums during the rough parts. They nursed me through the beginning, and supported me through every bit of healing. It hasn't gone unnoticed. I love you guys so much, and am thankful for everything you do for me.

Thanks to the rest of you, too. Without this amazing support system I don't know how things would have gone for me. You made everything that much easier. Thank you a million times. Stay well everyone!'

 I promise I'm not as miserable as I look in the pictures! We couldn't get a good one and I started to get impatient, lol.