Day 8 Post Op

Today was a good day. Definitely one of the better ones since the surgery. I had my Doctor appointment today and I forgot to ask about the x-rays :( But the good news is I'm not in rubber bands yet! *phew* I see him again Monday and he is planning on putting them on then. He told me to take 2 hydrocodone to prepare for that visit...rubber bands will not be pleasant. He says I may not need them for the whole 7 days, but we shall see. This also means I will probably not be coming back to work next week. Honestly, I didn't feel ready to come back just yet, so I wasn't entirely disappointed to hear that. 

He also examined the super painful spot in the back right side of my mouth where he made the incision. He thinks there may be a canker sore (more of an ulcer at this stage) that developed from all the trauma so he has prescribed me some meds for that. I can already feel a difference, so I think he was correct in his diagnosis.

The other topic covered was for me to gradually taper off the hydrocodone. I'm afraid I was too eager in this endeavor and started experiencing withdrawal symptoms early this evening. I felt so much pain and just ill like I was coming down with something. Not a nice feeling at all. So I had to take one, but I've developed a plan for how to taper off without causing such a drastic negative effect. 

Fortunately, I was well again for when Larra came to visit. That definitely lifted my spirits. I am very grateful for her visit (I had missed you so much Larrums!)  and for all the wonderful get well wishes and gifts from my coworkers. Thank you so much guys! It meant SO much and made me miss ya'll more! 

I would like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has come by to see me or who has come by to help take care of me. I know it has helped my recovery and my spirits just having all this support from people who care about me. If you'd like to come by and haven't yet just text me and we can coordinate something.

Now random picture time: