Earlier today, Deb asked if my weight had stabilized. Since I regularly update this blog with comments on my weight, it's quite apparent who reads the blog regularly. Not being able to answer her question with a simple answer as I had been doing immediately post-MMA, I reverted back to my old ways and I responded to her question with a question of my own. Perhaps the surgery has altered my appearance, but it still has not removed the character flaws from before.
Note to Deb (when/if you eventually read this): You are the most wonderful and amazing spouse. I am very luck to have married such and wonderful wife.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Nice People
I returned to the surgeon's office this morning for my scheduled visit. He readjusted some of the rubber bands and checked on the progress with the chin pain. While it's too soon for the Neurontin to kick-in, he's wants to ensure that the pain does not increase - which it hasn't. As the chin pain goes away, I will transition from the opiates -Percocet, Vicodin, and Tylenol w/codeine - to Neurontin over the next few days.
While waiting for my appointment, I met some very nice people. First, there was an infamous MMA blogger (recognizable from his pictures), just sitting in his chair waiting for his appointment as if he were a mere mortal. We had the opportunity to chat and share stories about our experiences. In many ways, we followed the same path - consultations with the amazing Stanford sleep doc, xPAP, tonsillectomy, oral appliance (same orthodontist), xPAP & oral appliance, then MMA. He mentioned that he will be looking into relaxation techniques and meditation. It might be worth a shot to check into that as well, as I've been known to be quite a "high strung" person. (In another Blog, I'll comment on my Transcendental Meditation exploration from about ten years ago),
Also waiting was a family with a teenage son who were considering jaw surgery. Hopefully they found resources like sleepnet.com and other blogs to provide them with more information from both the medical and patient point of view.
Finally, there was a patient who came in on her way home from the hospital. We did not strike up a conversation as she only stayed in the waiting room for a few minutes, and as I vividly remember, from my visit on the way home 20 days ago, all I wanted was to get home. Meeting other nice people in waiting rooms was not a priority 2 days post op. I wish her a speedy recovery.
While waiting for my appointment, I met some very nice people. First, there was an infamous MMA blogger (recognizable from his pictures), just sitting in his chair waiting for his appointment as if he were a mere mortal. We had the opportunity to chat and share stories about our experiences. In many ways, we followed the same path - consultations with the amazing Stanford sleep doc, xPAP, tonsillectomy, oral appliance (same orthodontist), xPAP & oral appliance, then MMA. He mentioned that he will be looking into relaxation techniques and meditation. It might be worth a shot to check into that as well, as I've been known to be quite a "high strung" person. (In another Blog, I'll comment on my Transcendental Meditation exploration from about ten years ago),
Also waiting was a family with a teenage son who were considering jaw surgery. Hopefully they found resources like sleepnet.com and other blogs to provide them with more information from both the medical and patient point of view.
Finally, there was a patient who came in on her way home from the hospital. We did not strike up a conversation as she only stayed in the waiting room for a few minutes, and as I vividly remember, from my visit on the way home 20 days ago, all I wanted was to get home. Meeting other nice people in waiting rooms was not a priority 2 days post op. I wish her a speedy recovery.
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