Follow up Appointment at 10:30

Here it is…4am on Monday morning.  My dear dear laptop hath passed away RIP.  I am waiting til my next dose…which makes me feel like a junkie until I realise 1. a junkie wouldn’t wait and 2. I am in PAIN!

I wonder if Dr. Li is going to refill my prescription.  I sure hope so.  I have been good about administering but when it hurts…man it hurts.  I feel like someone split my lip open to the bone in the chin…oh wait, they did.  And my ears seem to be affected somehow by this whole thing.  I have to ask about that.  I have to plug my ears before I swallow to help prevent some of the pain.  I don’t know if it actually prevents any pain, but at least I’m distracted because my fingers are in my ears and I am trying to swallow?  Who knows.  It still hurts.  But yes, less than a few days ago.  I am, in fact, on the mend.

My friend Duncan said I am probably not getting enough protein with my 1 ensure a day, so recommended I order this stuff he says is NOT chalky…so either it’s not chalky and I get more protein, or he just inherited another container of it :)

On the upside…or is it downside?  I have lost about 8 lbs.  Of course the day I actually EAT something 1/2 of that will come back, but I’m still pretty happy.  Go surgery diet!

Ugh I have a feeling Dr. Li is going to make me open my mouth.  That will suck.  I really cannot move my lower lip much without horrible pain.

Okay I’m done complaining.  I will now return to my lump on the chaise lounge.  Bye bye.

PS My car Rira snores.  Should I worry?  :)

2 Responses to “Follow up Appointment at 10:30”

  1. muki says:

    Hi Shelby:
    Welcome to the other side…sorry this recovery is filled with bad assed pain. This totally sucks!!! I hope Dr.Li extends your pain meds. What a fricking ordeal!!!!
    Will keep my fingers and toes crossed that this latest surgery will free from apnea bondage for good. I cannot think of anyone more deserving than you. Take good care, and keep the group posted on how you are coming along.
    Muki

  2. Shelby says:

    Aw thanks Muki. I appreciate your words very very much. Dr. Li did extend the meds and said I would be turning a corner soon…which ended up being today because my pain is much lower…except the swallowing…still a 7/10 :( But jaw/chin feels better for sure! Again, thanks for writing.
    Shelby

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