UPDATE (written 8/21/2008)

Hi everyone, I made it thur my 1st surgery!!!! There were some complications during surgery, I was supposed to be cut inside my mouth only, not outside. My airway was so swollen, I had to be interbated and put in the critical care unit for 2 days (that's scary). I stayed in the hs for 7 days. I am not looking forward to my 2nd surgery, even though it will bring me closer to ending this nightmare.I can't open my mouth wide. I still hurt, but I am so tire of taking medications. The whole right side of my face is numb, but I don't look as bad as I thought I would. When I talk or smile, you can't see my bottom teeth, so that is really it my favor. I just need to thank GOD for what it is b/c it could be so much worst. I will post a before and now picture soon. I have to take one so you can see how much the swelling has subsided.