My locked-jaw is freed from its bounds 6 weeks after my surgery. The sound of my voice sounded unfamiliar and awkward to my ears. The first thing I said was "I had a runny nose" to my doc. Not the most symbolic first speech.
The first thing I did when I get home was to brush my teeth thoroughly using my children's toothbrush. I am finally liberated from the disgusting feeling of grimace on the back of my teeth. However, the stains caused by food stuck between the splint couldn't be removed, I was horrified that they will be permanent but I am glad and relieved to say that they have already faded considerably now.
I could only open my mouth to accommodate food on a small dessert spoon. For the first couple of days I eat mashed stuff, cream or soft cake and the like. It sure made a tremendous change to my meals now that everything can be of a different texture to just simply puree! the best thing is that now my fruits no longer has to be blended into juice. I can leave some small chunks and no longer had to strain away the seeds and bits. (tremendous savings on time and effort!!)
For the first week after my freedom of jaw, I had to take some antibiotics due to some secretion from my nose. It was yellowish and had a distinct strong taste that resemble pus from a wound. After the second checkup, I am now free from medication and constrain! Although I still need to train up my muscles to open my mouth and also to chew, I have already consumed much much more foodstuff and am happily expanding my variety!
Final phase: To the Orthodontist
And in celebration to my freedom!
If you missed my sufferings before this revitalization..
Part I: Post Jaw Surgery Update
Part III:Entertain my Taste Buds
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