They loosened the bands that were keeping my mouth tightly shut, (this is the much better alternative for being wired shut) and exchanged them for ones that allow me to open my mouth just sightly and allow me to take them off when I have to take pills which is a good thing because....I'M ALLERGIC TO ALL DRINKABLE MEDICINE! Yeah. As it turns out, the swelling got so much worse because I was having a reaction to either the flavoring or the dye that is in every single one of my prescriptions. I am told that I no longer have to wear the Jaw Bra during the day, I only have to wear it when I go to sleep and I can start using a straw and a cup to eat and I'm not just limited to the syringe.
I tried a straw immediately following the appointment and realized I can't open my mouth that far yet, also the straws at McDonalds are huge. But I had some success with a cup when I got home, I am hoping that as the swelling in my Angelina Jolie lips goes down it will be easier to manipulate a straw. I swear I had visions of being in the middle of class and pulling out a syringe to eat like a frickin' hamster water bottle or something.
As for the swelling, it has definitely gotten better since I stopped taking my meds, so hopefully in the next week it will go down further and I won't need the steroid at all. I am hoping that is true because the side effects of the steroid do not sound fun.
Oh, and I was told that I can sleep in any position I want. Of course they discouraged me from not sleeping on my stomach, which is how I normally sleep but I can sleep on my side now (with a lot of pillows) which I think is a good compromise.
I want to thank everyone who has sent me such thoughtful cards and gift cards this week I really appreciate all of the support, it means a a lot! A special shout out to my two, not-so-little cousins, Megan and Mari, who took the time to draw/print out really cool cards for me! Thank you!!
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