Pre-Op Appointments

waiting room selfies

Yesterday, I completed another step in the surgery process: pre-op appointments. (Hours of sitting in waiting rooms and filling out forms and many other exciting adventures.)

I met with my jaw surgeon first, who explained the surgery again. Then I asked him some questions, such as "how long until I can be in the sun?" (a few weeks; anything that increases your body temperature can also increase swelling) and "how long until I can do colorguard again?" (a whopping six weeks.) But I did discover that I can, in fact, drink through a straw. Patient tip: do NOT be afraid to ask your doctors questions! Don't be shy when it comes to your own health. After asking questions, my mother had to sign forms, which included a consent form that stated that my mother was aware that sharp instruments would be used in surgery. (I'm not kidding.) Then a nurse stuck metal trays filled with an awful putty-like substance in my mouth --impressions, for those of you who haven't yet experienced this joyful event. The surgeon uses this model of my teeth to know where to move my jaw.

wicked wound covering 

After that, it was off to the hospital for more paperwork and to get blood work done. They also made me pee in a cup because I'm of "child-bearing age," which apparently is a newer rule (thanks Teen Mom.) Then they drew my blood and I was free to go.






So now, it's one week until the surgery, and all my pre-op stuff is complete. All I have to do now is show up at 10 AM next Thursday without make up or jewelry on, and I'll be admitted to my room. As customary with surgeries, I can't eat or drink anything after midnight the night before. My mom said we'll have my "last supper" of sorts and she'll make me my favorite meal. I'll be sure to document this event.

Thanks for reading!