Good News!

Thank you so much for all the prayers! I got wonderful news today! My jaw is healing very well. The doctors all said they are very happy with the results so far. I still have a little bit of swelling...which was very evident to me when I ate a little bit today. Most of my bruising is gone as well.

I did have four rubber bands in my mouth holding my mouth closed but now I only have two rubber bands. I can take them off to eat (soft foods) and to BRUSH my teeth! I am soooo excited! So after my appointment Aaron took me to Cracker Barrel. I had a vegetable plate with mashed potatoes, macaroni, hash brown casserole and pinto beans. I have to say...it was harder than I thought. I can't open my mouth as far as I thought I would be able to. I can open just enough to get a fork in my mouth. BUT I ate some real food!! =) I have also been pretty sore since then. I knew that was to be expected. So I just have to keep Ibuprofen close. The doctor said I could have things about the consistency of scrambled eggs. He said I could have fish and soft meats. I feel like I am going to have to work up to that.

Thank you again for all the prayers!