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!