Grumpy days

The pain inside my mouth is a combination of rubber-band friction and steel wires poking. The wires have caused a deep gash on the inside of my cheek. So not only am I sticking to eating soft foods I also can't eat anything that might interact with the open wounds on the inside of my cheeks. This may all sound fun to those of you who enjoy pain. To me it is just making me grumpy. The worst part is that this isn't even the worst part. So if my calculations are correct and I multiply the grumpiness exponentially than I will be a giant B-word by my surgery date.

I am waiting to talk to my Boss about taking a little 3 week break and work from home for part of the time. I just don't want to come back to work before I can drink from a straw and at least smile a little bit. The thought of accidently drooling in front of someone at work gives me anxiety.

On a lighter note I am getting ready to go camping over Easter Weekend with family and friends. A little R&R and lots of wine will be just what the doctor ordered.

39 days left

I have 39 days left before surgery. This week has been particularly difficult. I just had the Ortho slenderize my teeth with a tiny skill saw, put on a power chain and place rubber bands from top to bottom. I will try to take a photo so you will feel sorry for me. Having braces at my age is a bit humiliating and then to add the bands and chains is just plain depressing. It has been 4 days and I still have not been able to chew because of the pain and size of my teeth opening. The good news is I have lost 3 pounds. Now that I have a surgery date I am looking forward to having this behind me.