Day 11

My face has the feeling of pins and needles CONSTANTLY. It's very annoying and it's the strongest in my chin and lips. I'm starting to get some movement back in my lips. I've been using the moist heat (aka hot wash cloth) on my neck and face like Dr. Franco told me to do. I hate the rubber band situation. I don't feel like I'm putting them on right because my teeth are moving and it just doesn't feel right. They hurt too. my bottom gum line is throbbing all day from the pull of the bands. I'm able to eat more now. I can have eggs and chili and rice. My boyfriend just went to pick up some Shepherd's Pie. It's pathetic looking and sounding when I eat. I'm slurping and sucking the food but I can get it down so that's the important part. I'm a little more mobile, I've gotten out to the park a lot and I've gone to the store and can do things here and there. But I get very tired and need to come home and nap after a couple of hours. I have some pain but I'm trying to lay off the pain killers if I can. I just want to take 1 a day now and try to use Advil instead during the day. My mouth feels really overcrowded at this point. With the retainer, braces and bands I feel really trapped. I can't wait for all this to be out of my mouth. The shifting around of my teeth has also made a wire stick out and is stabbing me non stop. I got some tools and tried to bend it until I go see Dr. Franco on Wed. but it didn't really work. Here's the swelling process as of today!