35 Year Old Lady Having a Chin Reduction/ Sliding Genioplasty - London, GB

Firstly, apologies to all who have been following my blog. I returned to work 2 weeks post op and my god it's been manic!
I look significantly different to myself and my jaw/ chin seems to be changing by the day.
My sutures fell out all at once 2.5 weeks post op. What a relief! I was cleansing my face last weekend and felt something on my tongue. Yay... a suture! Obviously had a peek and noticed they'd all dissolved bar 1 which disappeared the following morning. Mouth still feels sore inside and I'm still pretty numb. My sensation is beginning to return and improving by the day but I am still numb on the right side of my chin and the middle part of my bottom lip is still very sensitive, sore and numb. My mouth (bottom half) feels like it's glued together so partial paralysis but I can talk normally. Just feels stiff and sounds like I have a lisp. My lower gums are numb and lower 4 teeth are numb/ no sensation/ feel like they're not mine.
I'm wearing a scarf round my neck at work to hide the swelling round my neck under my chin. But..... I am so happy with the results so far. I'm getting compliments and I feel great because I feel I look good/ have the harmony in my lower face. My teeth touch perfectly now. But with my mouth being weak I'm still on a semi soft food diet. Stick to soup, mash, fish etc. I'm craving a steak burger!!!
I've attached some pics. Xx

1 week....! It'd be great to say it's flown by but realistically this has been the most challenging week of my life - both physically and mentally. Apart from the physical stress and pain you have to be mentally prepared for what you see in the mirror and keep a positive attitude. I've got to say though that the last two days have been a lot better. The swelling has calmed down by about 40% now and my new face and jaw is slowly starting to reveal itself bit by bit.
My chin area - particularly the right side is still numb, my bottom lip is still numb and so are my bottom 4 teeth and gums.
The left side of my chin is slowly regaining sensation. Everyday I touch the area and feel the sensation is spreading slowly. My teeth are numb but super sensitive. If you've had this procedure done you might know what I mean. It's a horrible antagonising feeling like your muscles and nerves are all stretching. But I take this as a good sign that my nerves must be attempting to regain life. :-)
My sutures are still in place and I still have inflammation under my tongue which both together make it difficult to eat. But I'm eating well now - still on soft food such as soups and smoothies but can manage a smarties if eaten slowly too now!
The weird bit is coz you don't have sensation bottom lip and below you have to hold a napkin under your lip as you tend to dribble unintentionally. And you can't stick your tongue out to lick anything off your lips coz your mouth is still semi paralysed!

Now I just can't wait until my sutures dissolve! And I have no idea how long. I've read they can take two weeks to 4 months! Big variation!

I'll put some pictures up in a few days to show you guys my progress [RS bleep]

So I've completed day 3. The best I can describe how I feel is as though somebody has knocked the living daylight out of my face. The pain is deep and stinging right through to the surface of the skin.
I woke up in the middle of the night unable to bear the throbbing pain and so took codeine. It knocked me out ok but then the comedian meant I had the worst headache ever. I've been warned this is the worst day in recovery so bring it on!

Visited my doctor and she mentioned my stitches looked a little [RS bleep] but I'm on the right medication to keep them free from becoming infected. Got a sick note for another week and some more mouthwash.

Back at home I really couldn't eat or drink anything. My mouth was so sore and I've developed an inflamed red ball under my tongue which I keep playing with - with my tongue. The incision was made under my gums on my bottom teeth so not sure why the area under my tongue is inflamed. Everything is sore and painful.

At 4pm I was starving. I hadn't eaten anything since the tiny bit of soup and custard I had for lunch the day before. I managed a cup of coffee and a couple of Viennese biscuits soaked in the coffee. More meds, some sleep and up again around dinner time.

My mum making a fuss as always cooked me what appeared to be a mouthwatering dinner. Seriously when you've not eaten for 5 days, anything will make your mouth water. Had some really runny mashed potato & cheese with baked beans for dinner. This has been my first dinner or as close as since the op. Food was so good!
A bit painful to chew but worth it! The worst is when the food gets stuck between your lip and teeth - where the incision was made and your sutures are. But you just have to spend longer cleaning after so to make sure nothing is left. And lots of antiseptic mouthwash.

Now just waiting for it to strike 10 so I can take my antibiotics and get myself to bed.

Tomorrow will be a better day!