Tag Archives: Jaw surgery recovery

Surgeon Visit

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I saw the surgeon for the (almost) last time. We had a good chat. He’s very happy with me and only would like to see me once my braces come off in (hopefully not more … Continue reading →

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Orthodontist Visit

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I visited the orthodontist. It’s now August. Next appointment is mid September. Is it possible that I may have only 4 more orthodontic appointments? I’m too scared to imagine that to be the case but … Continue reading →

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Rocky Access

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I’ve recorded the very rocky access to our front door. We used to have 77 steps but now we have about 55 plus a few truckloads of rocks… In this picture below, the bottom door … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 17, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That in 1979,  I invited Jesus into my heart. What a day that was to be. A day that I took the tiniest little step of faith and prayed a prayer that I didn’t really … Continue reading →

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Pressing Restart!

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I went to see the Orthodontist. It was my first visit back to him since the surgery and a good day to press restart. My recovery is almost half over. Another three weeks and I … Continue reading →

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An Iffy Day

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day … That started off iffy. There are going to be days like this. I’ve said that before! It’s been 17 days since my operation and I’ve had 3 pretty gnarly days, the first one being … Continue reading →

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Healing!

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I started seeing my mouth healing. Stitches started falling out. I thought they ‘dissolved’ but I guess one or two didn’t that memo. The surgery was two weeks ago today and there have been a … Continue reading →

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Coming Back To Life

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I felt I was coming back to life. I was in my pajamas sitting at my computer working when I suddenly heard the truck coming to pick up the trash, only I hadn’t yet put … Continue reading →

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Photo Update

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I really struggled with what feels like serious sunburn on my lip. It’s the sensation after the operation that will pass, but it woke me up a couple of times in the night. The only … Continue reading →

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Out & About on a Sunday

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That began with a walk around the block. This was the first exercise since my operation and I have to admit, I was tired doing this minor not quite 3km walk. I went down to … Continue reading →

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Friday Frame of Mind

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I woke up in a far more positive frame of mind. Last night I was googling things like, “when can I brush my teeth after jaw surgery” and came across a blog written 7 years … Continue reading →

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