Patient Update
The patient got up somewhat discouraged this morning (and if you don't like whining you should probably stop reading now) but as the day progressed things got better.
I'm still swollen around my cheek, lip and nose but it is so much less than on Saturday. The bruising is also fading and turning a beautiful shade of yellow. However, last night I lay awake for over 2 hours because of a dull throbbing in my cheek and also the whole area was itching like crazy. What makes it itch so much? Come on Bookwoman, I know you have an answer for me.
I was on vicodin all day on Saturday to help with the pain but it made me feel really groggy so on Sunday afternoon I decided to take just Tylenol and that's what I've been taking since, making me feel a lot better. I can't wear glasses for more than 10 minutes at a time and they leave indentations on my swollen nose. I still can't smile or laugh but at least I can talk (poor Alex, I'm sure he was enjoying the peace and quiet for that short period of time). Eating is still a bit of a problem but if I cut my food up into tiny pieces it's not too bad.
Tomorrow the stitches will be removed, or at least that is the plan. I plan on going to work on Thursday so let's hope all goes well.
Here's a tip if you have stitches inside your lips - don't eat salty products. Stings like crazy!
I'm still swollen around my cheek, lip and nose but it is so much less than on Saturday. The bruising is also fading and turning a beautiful shade of yellow. However, last night I lay awake for over 2 hours because of a dull throbbing in my cheek and also the whole area was itching like crazy. What makes it itch so much? Come on Bookwoman, I know you have an answer for me.
I was on vicodin all day on Saturday to help with the pain but it made me feel really groggy so on Sunday afternoon I decided to take just Tylenol and that's what I've been taking since, making me feel a lot better. I can't wear glasses for more than 10 minutes at a time and they leave indentations on my swollen nose. I still can't smile or laugh but at least I can talk (poor Alex, I'm sure he was enjoying the peace and quiet for that short period of time). Eating is still a bit of a problem but if I cut my food up into tiny pieces it's not too bad.
Tomorrow the stitches will be removed, or at least that is the plan. I plan on going to work on Thursday so let's hope all goes well.
Here's a tip if you have stitches inside your lips - don't eat salty products. Stings like crazy!