Well I am finally home. I thought I would be one of those that woke up and hit the floor running, but God had other plans and guess who won lol. I am still struggling with fluid build up and they are trying pressure to keep swelling down to save another surgery, but this in turn makes for a wicked headache. I do not take anything stronger than tylenol now and can go back to ibprophen after eye weight is inserted on jan 2 I will have facial paralysis and am doing well with getting used to diet restrictions until I get better use of mouth/swallowing. When they sewed eye shut i ended up with 4/3mm scratches on the cornea so sight is a concern but I am confident it will not be permanent.
My nausea and balance are so much better post op and I will start therapy after jan 2 I went to the store today for groceries and it was hard to see people look at me. I am sure they were quick glances but I feel the gaze on my slackened face and closed eye and I silently weep for the face I lost. One day I will smile back or bow my head in acknowledgement but I lost an old friend that looked back at me for many many years and I miss her wrinkles, flaws and all. Merry Christmas to all the families who are facing, have faced, or supporting those on this journey. God Bless, Deborah
