26 July 2012

Day after surgery

Here's Rosa's Dad, Tom, to update on her progress after her surgery. Yesterday she was still out of it from the anaesthetic - and not too swollen yet.  Today was a tough one - more swelling; tired after a bit of a difficult night in the hospital - and she's now got bands on so she can't talk and is a bit panicky about her breathing.  The surgeon is very pleased about how the operation went, and her profile is quite changed.  I'm sure tomorrow will be better.
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10 comments:

  1. Amanda K26 July 2012 at 15:40

    So happy to hear you are out and that it went well! Good luck, I'll be thinking about you and sending lots of good, healing vibes!!

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  2. carpe diem26 July 2012 at 16:26

    Not being able to talk feels so frustrating, but the difficulty in breathing is so real. Relaxing and taking slow deep breaths through the nose help to relieve the anxiety. The next week will be the worst part. I remember feeling so helpless that first week. You are a great dad to support her!! It gets better, so much better!! I promise that in a couple of weeks Rosa will be a new woman. Hang in there sweet girl, there is a light at the end of the road, it shines so bright, and awaits you!!!

    Big Hugs
    Tresa

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  3. Catherine26 July 2012 at 17:22

    Thank you for updating us all. So many people have had her in their thoughts. I hope she heals fast, I'm sure she will.

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  4. Allie26 July 2012 at 19:30

    This is the worst of it- hang in there Rosa!

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  5. Incognita 26 July 2012 at 21:38

    Awww Rosa, I'm so happy for you.
    You have been in my thoughts and I'm sending lots of good vibes your way.
    I can't wait for you to feel better and update us all on your progress.
    Congrats on being post surgery :)

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  6. Beth27 July 2012 at 04:43

    well done rosa! cant wait to see your new bite :)

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  7. Unknown27 July 2012 at 06:48

    Hope you are getting some rest. Looking forward to read more soon!

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  8. Anonymous27 July 2012 at 09:46

    I had double jaw surgery 5 weeks ago and remember the first 2 days very well...I didn't feel able to breathe properly at first either and was panicky too! It does get better - I agree with Tresa- slow deep breaths through the nose help calm things. Congrats on being on the other side! Thanks for the update!

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  9. Kyla Makay27 July 2012 at 10:11

    The first 4 days=worst. Hit a week? SO much better.
    Hold in there pretty girl.
    -Makay

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  10. Rosa28 July 2012 at 07:14

    Thankyou everyone so so much for your comments, honestly that has helped me so much to read them! Slow deep breaths through the nose are the way forward tresa!:) I just got back from the hospital today, I will do a detailed post now about how things have been:) I love you all I don't know what I would do without this jaw community xoxoox

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