36 days

I finally got my Christmas laptop in, which is long overdue. They sent me a broken one first and it only took them like 3 weeks to send me a working one. Oh wells. At least I have it now. So feeling is returning to my lower lip and chin but definitely not in a good way. It tingles and I have to say the sensation is rather unpleasant, especially when I brush my teeth. There is nothing normal about my mouth and the way it functions still. This is a really really long recovery. I fully expected it but the experience has to be from first hand. I truly cannot accurately describe it myself. School started back about a week ago right before my last post. It's been interesting being back. Everyone has questions about my surgery and wants to know the typical stuff. I definitely look different, I get that a lot from my classmates and professors. I'm just over five weeks post op and something I've noticed is that time really does go by so much quicker once you're able to eat semi solid foods. This is why most jaw surgery blogs usually begin to diminish after the first month. I can't say I won't be different, I do have a pretty busy life as a full time college senior. Something else I would like to address. I have not done a recovery timeline. Here's why: every single timeline I have seen on the internet is completely inaccurate after the first week. It always always always depends on what you're having done and who your surgeon was. I cannot tell you when you'll be cleared to eat or when you'll have your palate splint removed. I have to keep mine for 7 weeks due to the amount of expansion, so even with the same surgeon your answer will be different. I was doing things waaaay before other people and some things a little after according to their timelines. I fully recommend looking at said timelines BEFORE surgery and anything that you specifically want to know about should be brought up to your surgeon during your pre op appointment. Some people weren't drinking out of cups for at least 2 weeks and I was doing this on day 3. Anyway. I have no more to say on the subject for today. I hope everyone is having a splendid year so far. Keep in touch xoxo