Day 4: Hopefully the worst swellling

 The surgeon says that day 4-5 is the worst and its all better from here * Fingers crossed* as I'm not sure if my swollen face could actually contain any more fluid.  The pressure on my jaw is terrible.  The sinus pressure is also rough, my nose keeps stuffing up which is frustrating because I cannot really blow my nose or risk breaking loose a blood clot.  A steamy shower followed by Q-tips dipped in rubbing alcohol is all I can do to clean out my nose and does provide some relief. 

I drank from a cup this morning! I used a paper Dixie cup and probably spilled equal parts down my chin versus down my throat, but it is a start! Drinking from a cup should help increase my calorie count and we know that calories = strength. So its a step forward!

As far as sensation, my nose and upper lip feel numb, but I can still feel touch/pressure/pain.  My lower lip and chin are completely absent to sensation, but the surgeon says that there is a good chance that those sensory nerves should grow back. Motor nerves all appear to be intact, but truthfully it's hard to move much with the swelling.

Day 4 Swelling

As far as entertainment, thanks everyone for asking, but the medications are making it difficult to concentrate on even a 20 min cartoon before I fall asleep. So I haven't even had the chance to get bored yet!

Update:

Also I had to add this comparison pic of me the day before my surgery and me today. I feel like the swelling makes me look 10 years younger! Yay for no wrinkles?!?