I will be through my ninth week of orthognathic surgery recovery on Tuesday. My recovery has taken an unexpected turn. The past several days have been filled with worry and anxiety, as my jaw bone bump has begun to swell and grow. It is growing more tender and painful by the day. It is uncomfortable and somewhat painful to put on makeup and touch that side of my jaw. It is also painful to lay on that side.
I have yet to call my surgeons office because I assume there is nothing to be done over the holiday. I plan to go see him tomorrow. Even if he suggests it is normal and nothing to worry about, I'd still like to go in and have an x-ray. I fear that there will be something wrong and I will have to undergo another surgery. I will feel better knowing everything is still intact.
This bump I have has made me increasingly self conscious. I cannot wait until it is gone...I fully intend to have the plates and skrewes removed from my jaw within the next few months.
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