Dec 12
I’m still recovering from the removal of 2 wisdom teeth and nose, sinus, chin and jaw surgery, which I had last Thursday (December 6). Please forgive my absence from the net for the next week or two. The aftermath is a lot more painful than I expected. I can’t eat anything but soup and ice cream, so I’m starving to death. I’d give anything for a McDonald’s cheeseburger right now 
Here’s a photo from the day following my surgery. You can see how swelled I am, although quite a bit of the swelling has subsided by now. This afternoon, my doctor removed the splint from my nose.
I have some nice before/after pics to post, but my scanner isn’t cooperating at the moment Here ya go!
Miscellaneous Updates
To my international pen pals — expect your cards, but probably not by Christmas 
I’m going to try and participate in the Qbee Ornament activity if I can. I’ll email you my ornament if I complete one.
Thanks for the support everyone! I hope to get back on track with my net lurkings ASAP 
Brigitte (Quote, )
Poor thing! My Dad had to have similar surgery about 10 years ago (he couldn’t breathe out of one side of his nose after breaking it as a kid) and he looked totally beat up for weeks. Oh, and they were like, “What ever you do … don’t cry!” so he was like, “Pills … forever!” and then sat on the couch staring off o___O
I hope you’re well in time for xmas! Hugs!
Thu Dec 13th, 2007 7:02 am
Tracy (Quote, )
I was wondering when you’re having that op done. It looks horrible! Ouch! I thought you’d only get a jaw OP? Oh my – and the teeth too. Ouch!
The guy on the right on the picture (not your lover) looks like Kerr Smith (I think that’s his name) – from Dawson’s Creek
Well, get well soon baby and enjoy the first bite of your cheeseburger
Thu Dec 13th, 2007 7:56 am
Cori (Quote, )
I looked at the before and after pic. WOW. What a big change! Do you think you can handle it?
Anyway, I can’t wait to see the real results! Get well and have a great X-mas!
Thu Dec 13th, 2007 8:34 am
Becka (Quote, )
Hi Bubs! Get well soon. Recovery is such a bit*h! Hang in there. When I had mouth surgery I did eat anything at all either for weeks. I did enjoy some soft Bob Evan’s Pancakes though.
I hope you got my Christmas package ok, I wanted to remind you to open the little pouch there is a surprise for you inside! 
*hugs*
Thu Dec 13th, 2007 10:25 am
kachii (Quote, )
I know I haven’t been around much either, sorry. Did you get that postcard i sent you a while ago (in the summer, wow, longer ago than I thought
)? I’m going to send you a Christmas card ofc – your address is still the same, right? 
Congratulations, I suppose, on your surgery
good luck with recovery. Now why would you want to exchange your diet of ice cream for an icky cheeseburger I wonder? >_<;
Thu Dec 13th, 2007 10:33 am
Erin (Quote, )
Poor Bubs!! I’m sending you your card, too. Hope you feel better soon!!! *hugs*
Thu Dec 13th, 2007 11:46 am
Meggan (Quote, )
Hey Bubs, I don’t comment much but just wanted you to know I’m thinking about you and hoping your recovery goes well. The first couple of days after I got my wisdom teeth out were really trying, so I’m sure having additional surgery on top of that would make it even harder. I couldn’t even look at butterscotch pudding afterward without feeling gross.
Take it easy and don’t overdo things!
Thu Dec 13th, 2007 12:09 pm
Cristina (Quote, )
Awww Bubs! You poor poor thing. I hope everything goes well with you recovering. Take care of yourself!
Thu Dec 13th, 2007 12:47 pm
Ashley (Quote, )
I saw your pictures on Flickr the other day. I didn’t realize you were already having your surgery! I hope you get to feeling better soon. I need to have my wisdom teeth taken out sometime in the future….
I LOVE McDonald’s cheeseburgers, and the next time I am there, I will eat one for you.
Oh, and I’m a bad penpal. 
I am behind on some letters and cards I need to send. Expect something from me. I hope I can get to the post office tomorrow!
Thu Dec 13th, 2007 7:37 pm
mendifae (Quote, )
omgosh you poor girl! I knew that the surgery date was near but I didn’t realize it was that close!! I bet you’re glad it’s over and done, aren’t you? I hope you feel better soon and the pain goes away. I can’t wait to see the before and after shots!
sending you lots of hugs!!
Fri Dec 14th, 2007 4:39 pm
Rebecca (Quote, )
That’s a lot of work on the head! From your picture it looks as though you broke your neck or something
Haha Cheeseburgers… think of recovering from surgery as a diet from that yummy-tasting crap.
Hopefully you’re better off by Christmas time. If not, at least you have more time to just relax
Wishing you a successful and speedy recovery!
Fri Dec 14th, 2007 10:34 pm
Malin (Quote, )
Must be horrible! I’m in the queue for removing mine as well, and I’m not looking forward to it!
Sun Dec 16th, 2007 3:29 pm
Nan (Quote, )
Congratulations Bubs – As soon as the pain is gone you can be relieved that it’s over with. I am very happy for you. Also I wish you a speed recovery.
Tue Dec 18th, 2007 4:27 pm
Brenda (Quote, )
Although a constant diet of ice cream sounds appealing, the initial process sure isn’t.
Get well soon though, in time for Christmas I hope?
Fri Dec 21st, 2007 1:25 pm
Hev (Quote, )
You poor thing, Bubs. Just keep thinking about being about to breathe through your nose and getting a good nights sleep. Maybe that will help you get through the pain.
Pulling your wisdom teeth is very painful. I remember when my mother had hers pulled. She couldn’t eat solid food for three weeks, but then it settled down & she could eat again.
Fri Dec 21st, 2007 2:13 pm
Meghan (Quote, )
Hey Bubs, I knew you had surgery but I didn’t really know anything about it until I actually came on here and read about it. I haven’t been through anything remotely similar to what you’re going through so I have no advice. But I do hope you feel better and are able to get that McDonald’s soon. You’re in my thoughts this Christmas.
Fri Dec 21st, 2007 2:50 pm
Ang (Quote, )
Don’t give in to that cheeseburger, no matter how bad you want it, until you’re healed! I had spaghetti the night I had my wisdom teeth out, and I regretted that for many hours, very very much. I was in heinous pain for a month at least. But some people I know were a-ok within a week or two. So you never know how long it’ll last. If you had more than just the wisdom teeth though, I imagine it might take awihle. I hope you got good meds!
And who are those darling fellows at your bedside? I think if I had them around, I’d be feeling pretty good in no time!
Sat Dec 22nd, 2007 3:14 pm
Tracy (Quote, )
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to you Babe! Hope your chin etc is doing fine
Mon Dec 24th, 2007 3:09 am
Nanda (Quote, )
Wow. It looks painful. I only had one wisdom tooth (I almost said Christmas tooth o.O) removed so far but I shall probably need to go back again soon to have another removed. Hopefully you shall be able to eat that cheeseburger again soon.
Anyway, I’d like to wish you a Merry Christmas and hopefully you will have a good time!
Tue Dec 25th, 2007 3:17 am