Days 1 - 5

I am going to be honest... the first couple of days after surgery were extremely miserable!! I even wished the horrible though of "why did I do this? I wish I hadn't" A lot of this had to do with the initial frustration at being at the hospital, and having to figure out the new routing.
Day 2
This day started with the nurse bringing me oatmeal and jello cubes for breakfast. Keep in mind I couldn't even open my teeth a centimeter. I was extremely frustrated that I coulnd't get any of the food down, but my mom saved the day and went to the cafeteria to buy some ensure. I didn't drink much of it. I was still to tired to concentrate on anything.
I was drinking a lot of water, having to get up to go the restroom a lot and sleeping. I also had to take a set of x rays at the hospital so that the Doctor could make sure it looked like everything was still together. That was tough and slightly embarresing, because the nurse wheeled me through a large portion of the hospital in front of a ton of people to get me there. =P But Oh well... the x rays themselves were okay, though laying down on the table was really difficult, as I hadn't had my head flat for a while.
That was day 2... boring and ready to go home.
Day 3 -
Still very ready to go home, brought oatmeal for breakfast again, but this time I just pushed it aside and drank some chicken broth and some apple juice. I had slept a bit better the second night, but was so ready to get home. At about 3:30 I was released for home. The drive wasn't to bad, and I yankked the jaw bra off the second I walked in the door.
I didn't eat to much this day. I was pretty emotional about everything to be honest. I was having a hard time drinking and eating, and I couldn't get my thoughts across very well. It was pretty trying there for a bit.
Day 4 -
I got up and went outside this day! I really needed that, and I got to see my horses from over the fence. It was just nice to feel the sun and outside fresh air. It didn't really wipe me out. I did have a friend visit, and I slept almost the entire time they were there. That was kind of disappointing to me, but I couldn't keep my eyes open.
I had another crying jag this day as well. I was having problems still with my nose being clogged, making it hard to breath, and I just broke down. This made it worse, but it also loosened up a huge blood clot that finally fell out. Gross, but it felt so much better afterwards.
Day 5 -
This was today, and It was a much better day. I went out for a drive with my mom, and this was nice. Got a drink and drove around, and then went to my grandparents and just sat around and chatted. I then went and visited my horses, and then went inside and watched a movie. I felt much better emotionally today.
I am also ready for this to be over. I want to be able to eat even something a little bit thicker than ensure. Right now even ice cream isn't possible. There just isn't a lot that is that thin!