3 Months

It feels very odd to say that I had my jaw surgery 3 Months ago.  I have certainly come a long way in terms of healing,  but it doesn't seem that the operation was that long ago as it is still a very relevant part of my daily life. I mean, I still think of my jaw/mouth multiple times throughout the day.  Be it in regards to pain, stiffness,  or difficulty with functional things like talking and eating.
I'm not trying to complain!  I knew going in that this was not going to be a surgery with a rapid recovery. But I also know that everyone around me must be sick of hearing about it by now! :)

So improvements... 

• I'm now eating cut up small bites of ground hamburger so red meat has been added back into my diet (!) 
• I'm seeing a physical therapist to help with jaw movement, after last week's session I opened to almost 30 mm (!) [Goal 40-50mm] 
• Talking feels much improved.  Although with work days longer than 8 hrs I still find myself fatiguing and avoiding long conversations. 
• The swelling is pretty much gone from my face. I feel like from straight on the right and left cheek/jaw are no more asymmetrical than they were before surgery. My nose is a little broader, but that's just vanity...maybe I'm breathing better and don't even realize it ;)

Of course I feel like when I can finally get my braces off, then it will feel like it is really all behind me. The Orthodontist says hopefully September *fingers crossed*

April ( &  January