17 days post op

My face is starting to form around what it's really going to look like and I have to say, I'm pleased. I've been eating more foods and experimenting so I'm no longer hungry. However, because my elastics have completely moved I'm starting to experience braces pain all over again. Also, my muscles are very sore since I'm working them to eat. So this has brought me back to my good pain meds. I usually take them and just pass out. Gets rid of the pain and kills the time I'm here in bed. When I eat I don't necessarily chew (I don't know how) but I make a big mess and definitely exercise my jaw. I have a new snack I'd like to share with those of you who are recovering and looking for snacks. I got a keurig for Christmas last year and I've probably used it more than ever since surgery. I make the donut shop blend, put in sugar cookie creamer and mix those big fluffy sugar cookies with the icing on top. The coffee softens them and it's easy to eat just like mashed potatoes. Next step is waiting for feeling to come back into my bottom lip and chin. My life will get so much easier.