Day 3

First full day home from hospital-yay! I was able to take off the bandaid on my chin since my doctor asked me to wait a day to take it off. Today was pretty bad in terms of pain and swelling. It really got me down because I felt so good when I was in the hospital. Now I feel so bad and hope that it will get better. Of course it will :).

 

I am still dealing with a lot of congestion in my nose. I have been taking qtips and carefully cleaning out. It makes it feel so much better. This was not Dr. Recommended, but I read in another blog someone else did this. I know I probably shouldn't be messing with my nose, but it makes me feel so much better!!

 

I took my first shower. I was a little nervous because I read you need to be careful with the hot water and your incisions. I made the water lukewarm  and it still felt so good. Thankfully I had the strength to take a shower. I am a little wobbly, so I was just extra careful. I was worried about bending down, so I asked Phil for help getting the things I dropped. I am worried about using any skin care products on my face because I do not want to irritate my wounds on my face. I used my Hibiclens to wash my face since I knew it would help with the wounds. My face is still really shiny and I do not know why. I didn't want to use the moisturizer yet since all of the wounds are still fresh. 

 

This is one of the worst days for swelling and pain. I felt awful. I slept almost all day. I could not wait long enough  to get my pain meds and ibuprofen. I got a little rash underneath my armpits. It doesn't really hurt, so I am not too concerned. I will ask the Dr. On Thursday.

 

My face is so dry and lips are so chapped. I am worried about putting moisturizer on my face yet, so I did not put anything on. I switched from my Aquaphor to Carmex. My lips have layers coming off, which is pretty gross. I am a little drooly. I carry around some baby wipes to wipe the corners of my mouth when needed. 

 

I am finally starting to talk a little. It's very mumbled and hard to understand. 

 

I realized I overpacked a little for the hospital. I brought two outfits, and only needed one to wear to go home. I had a pajama set, and a robe, and a pair of flats. I never needed the second outfit. When I changed for surgery, they asked if I wanted my clothes to go in a locker, or sent home with family. I sent them home, but I had to remind them to bring my shoes back before I left because it was my only pair. I brought two books that I never had time to read. I mostly just slept at the hospital. I did not even turn the TV on one time. 

 

I didn't get to use my eye mask I brought, but I was glad that I had it just in case. I ended up asking for ear plugs one day because there was construction noise and I couldn't sleep. They hunted some down for me. I didn't get to use my baby wipes at the hospital since they had some, but I definitely needed them for home. I brought a mirror, which would be an essential, but they had one connected to my tray table. I am still glad I brought one just in case. You will need it for eating, checking on your face, taking meds, etc. I brought a pedestal one so that way I'd have my hands free.

 

My friends came over at night again. I was able to sit on the couch while they were here but I was very tired by the time they left and went straight to bed.