Day 32 Life Goes On

Here is the size difference between the
bands that I have to wear. The smaller one
I couldn't open my mouth to speak.
Thankfully the bigger one that I got
switched to last week, I can speak
no problem, but I take them out to eat.

I know, I'm a week late with this post! And... I forgot to ask my ortho for those pre braces pics!!!!! I'm horrible, I know! I will have to tie a string around my finger for my next appointment to remember! Next appointment date: July 30th. The last appointment was fairly uneventful. They really didnt do anything. But they noticed I'm missing a bracket in the very back, but aren't too worried about it right now, they'll fix it next time. I got new elastics too, a little bit bigger, so I can open my mouth easily and talk.

I asked how much longer he thinks I'll be in braces, he said 6-8 months. Disappointed!!!! It'll be 2 years already in September. I was really hoping they'd be off by Xmas. But, I'm sure it'll be nice to wait until my face settles, which he informed me that it takes up to 6 months. I'm beginning to like my results more and more every day, which I'm glad, I don't like feeling like I made a mistake.
As for my diet, I am enjoying soft meats, and tonight I had pizza! Yum! I've also been indulging in some melt in your mouth chocolate bars. I'm sure that 10lbs that I lost will be back in no time! Lol!

So, as the title of this post says, life goes on. I am pretty much back in my normal routines of life, although I have ALOT of housework to catch up on. It's coming along. My only real complaint is I do ache a little bit at night while I sleep, so I am not getting a very restful slumber as it wakes me up often throughout the night.

Sorry for such a late update! I'll be back in a week with a new post! XoXo

Day 24 Stubborn Bruises

On my computer this photo looks too over-
exposed so you can't really see it, but on
my iPad it's fine, so hopefully you all can
see it just fine. I will get some better shots
on Friday, and a side profile pic. Also,
I hope I don't forget to get the ortho's
"before" pics of me.

It's been just over 3 weeks since my surgery and these bruises are so frustrating! The dark ones are completely gone, it's the lighter ones that are so stubborn! They are yellow, on my neck, chin and chest. Good news is, I can hide them a little bit with makeup, thank goodness. 2 days ago I went out for dinner and bowling for my mom's birthday, I have attached a photo, just to show how well I can disguise the bruising, and hide the fact that I just had surgery on my face only weeks ago! However, there is still swelling under my chin and slightly on the sides of my face. I am very anxious for it to disappear, but from the research I have done, apparently it can take up to 6 months for my face to settle and take it's true shape. That means I'll be waiting until December! Also, my smiling seems a little restricted, and looks a little bit funny. I'll post a smiling picture eventually... 
The numbness in my lip hasn't changed, however I don't really notice it anymore, unless I'm thinking about it. I do however have to constantly be conscious of food being on it, that may become an embarrassing problem.
When I go to the orthodontist on Friday I will be sure to ask him if I will eventually learn to speak properly again, I struggle with certain words, and I find that I spit all over when i talk excitedly, another embarrassing detail. I'm hoping it'll eventually fix itself. I'm not sure if I've already mentioned also, that swallowing is a challenge. I suppose my muscles just need to learn their new positions.
I hope you all are having a fabulous week, I will be back Friday to update you on what happened at the orthodontist! Cheers!