So it's been a long time since my last post. A very long time. Still slacking, I know. I apologize! Not too much that is happening I feel and I'd rather not bore you!
My front tooth has lightened a bit! Which is GREAT news! I don't remember if I have even mentioned a thing about it. I've just been watching it to see what would happen. I'll re-cap in case I haven't said anything about it yet. The dr said one of the biggest risks with jaw surgery is the front teeth dying and then having to have a root canal/s. About 2 weeks after surgery, one of my front teeth went dark. Freaked the crap right outta me! At that point I still had the depressants from surgery in my body so it felt like the end of the world. I had a freak out moment and definitely cried. That whole day and the next few days I was so worried about my tooth. I didn't think it would turn dark so early. And the dr said I'd have to wait a year before I could do a root canal. So here I am thinking I just got a new face, finally ready to like what I see in the mirror and then this! I'd have to live with a dark tooth for a whole year! Shoot me now! That was soo not going to go over well with me. So we started praying away the dark tooth! Yep, you betcha we did. And guess what? God answers prayers! My tooth is not as dark as it was in California. It almost looks back to normal. I still pray that it will get back to normal and stay that way and no problems with deadening teeth ever occur!
I have been so blessed during this whole shebang! I have healed remarkably well and for that I am forever grateful!! I am also now a firm believer in doTerra oils. Those suckers work magic.. I kid you not! I believe they have aided in my healing so well. One of the many oils we have been using every day since day of surgery is frankincense. And I'm sure you all know that frankincense was given to the Savior at his birth. Only the finest of the finest gifts were given, so if its good enough for the Savior- it's good enough for me! Can you just imagine the healing powers? Well, you don't have to if you've been following my blog and have seen through pictures and videos how well I've healed. Swelling was not near as bad as the average patient. And the majority of the swelling I did have came down fast. I didn't even bruise! No black eyes. My large marge lips weren't reducing very quickly though- the top was a lot bigger than my bottom lip- so we started putting frankincense on my top lip and bam! 2 days later it was about half the size or less. 2 days that's it! I've noticed the other oils I use for my neck and to help me sleep have definitely worked as well. Sleeping is still an issue for me but not as bad as it was before the use of oils. Think what you may, some are believers and some are not. However I like the holistic way of healing versus medicine from the doctors. Sure the medicines do what they need to do but not without side effects and harming other things in the body we may or may not feel. I've never been a fan of taking any form or kind of medicine. I just hate it. Now look at me, I am a walking pharmacy with all the crap I have to take each day! While I've gotten ulcers 4 times from the meds and have to check my liver every other month to make sure its still functioning, you give some you take some right? It's all about choosing your battles and right now my number one battle is my jaw and I'm going to win! Dang it I am winning! And once this is over something else will come out of left field and bop me on the head. And that's life- one thing after the next. It's never years of peaceful bliss (and if you are one of those that has years of peaceful bliss- suck it all in and enjoy it!!! You are blessed and so fortunate) But I'm hoping I've deserved a few years of peaceful bliss before the next life lesson throws me a curve ball again. Sure would be nice!
If there's one thing I've learned through this it's this- sometimes life sucks.. sometimes A LOT.. and sometimes for a really long time. But through all the pain and suffering, I'm a fighter and a survivor and I can endure.
Things I am grateful for:
I have been so blessed during this whole shebang! I have healed remarkably well and for that I am forever grateful!! I am also now a firm believer in doTerra oils. Those suckers work magic.. I kid you not! I believe they have aided in my healing so well. One of the many oils we have been using every day since day of surgery is frankincense. And I'm sure you all know that frankincense was given to the Savior at his birth. Only the finest of the finest gifts were given, so if its good enough for the Savior- it's good enough for me! Can you just imagine the healing powers? Well, you don't have to if you've been following my blog and have seen through pictures and videos how well I've healed. Swelling was not near as bad as the average patient. And the majority of the swelling I did have came down fast. I didn't even bruise! No black eyes. My large marge lips weren't reducing very quickly though- the top was a lot bigger than my bottom lip- so we started putting frankincense on my top lip and bam! 2 days later it was about half the size or less. 2 days that's it! I've noticed the other oils I use for my neck and to help me sleep have definitely worked as well. Sleeping is still an issue for me but not as bad as it was before the use of oils. Think what you may, some are believers and some are not. However I like the holistic way of healing versus medicine from the doctors. Sure the medicines do what they need to do but not without side effects and harming other things in the body we may or may not feel. I've never been a fan of taking any form or kind of medicine. I just hate it. Now look at me, I am a walking pharmacy with all the crap I have to take each day! While I've gotten ulcers 4 times from the meds and have to check my liver every other month to make sure its still functioning, you give some you take some right? It's all about choosing your battles and right now my number one battle is my jaw and I'm going to win! Dang it I am winning! And once this is over something else will come out of left field and bop me on the head. And that's life- one thing after the next. It's never years of peaceful bliss (and if you are one of those that has years of peaceful bliss- suck it all in and enjoy it!!! You are blessed and so fortunate) But I'm hoping I've deserved a few years of peaceful bliss before the next life lesson throws me a curve ball again. Sure would be nice!
If there's one thing I've learned through this it's this- sometimes life sucks.. sometimes A LOT.. and sometimes for a really long time. But through all the pain and suffering, I'm a fighter and a survivor and I can endure.
Things I am grateful for:
- my new jaw!!!
- my Tyson- who has dealt with this since we got married and stuck by my side through it all.. patient and kind
- my well healing
- no more episodes of an allergic reaction
- no black tooth
- a normal bite
- weekend visits from Ty- I love spending every minute with him when he is here and miss him when he is away
- the NutriBullet
- my family and friends- everyone has been so supportive and concerned about my well being and it has made me feel so loved
- lips- although mine are not done healing, there is a difference and the new placement is lovely
- the gospel- my main source of strength to endure
- the acne wash and medication my dad gave me- I've been breaking out like a maniac with no end in sight and this marks the week that post-op acne starts. so far with this new stuff my acne has gotten better and it seems to be keeping the new ones at bay or healing them faster- fingers crossed it continues
- a clear nose- this week with the crazy wind it hasn't been quite as clear. but now that I know what an actual clear nose feels like, I can appreciate it!
- rice dream and coconut milk- my new found products for milk which I love. don't know if I'll ever buy regular milk again
- my nieces and nephews not running and screaming away from me when they first saw me with a crazy wired shut mouth and a fat face
And the count down:
11 days until the rubber bands come off during the day
11 days until I can sleep on my side!!
11 days until I can use a straw
27 days until I can eat again (soft chew diet) - but it's way to early to be getting excited about that. I can't afford that right now. However I'm still not hungry- I just want food in its original form. I am extremely sick of this blended diet.. what's for breakfast- soup or smoothie? What's for lunch- soup or smoothie? dinner- soup or smoothie? snack- soup or smoothie? Haha, those are basically my only options. I have found that I love a blended up chocolate cake donut, chocolate cheese cake, chocolate chip cookie, and a pillsbury orange cinnamon roll. Perhaps I like chocolate?
Well I am currently in the process of coloring my roots right now. Going for an all out change in hair. Hey, I just got a new face, why not change up my whole look right? :) Next week I get my extensions put back it!!! I have had them out for over a year now and I am so excited to get them back you have no idea! Time to wash- I'm out!
