Can you believe it is 6 months since I had my TMJ surgery? I certainly can't - it has simply zoomed past me. Time for a quick update! Pain wise - it's great! Before surgery, holding a conversation was impossible, eating was a challenge, to say the least, and I was in constant pain. Now, … Continue reading TMJ Athroplasty – 6 Months Update
Not in the mood today for anything at all. Everything is getting under my skin. But nothing more than the yearly rants by people preaching the dangers of vaccinations. Here is my reply: 1. The flu jag is not some big conspiracy - if you or anyone you know is offered it, it is because … Continue reading The Influenza Injection – A Rant
I have just realised my last post was in July. I have no real reason - I just havenāt. A little update. My jaw is much better - talking and eating isnāt anywhere near as difficult or painful as it was pre-op. Iām still going to physio to amp up my strength for my spinal … Continue reading Oh Dear… I am Sorry š¤
For the last two weeks, I have been on a news and media hiatus - made much easier by the fact that I was on holiday in a little village with little to no internet. Occasionally posting an Instagram post or WhatsApping my family I avoided all news apart from that which was told to … Continue reading To The Bone
These days having different dietary requirements isn't as uncommon as it used to be. However, those withoutĀ restrictions do struggle to find gifts for people that have dietary requirements that differ from their own. Never fear! I have compiled this list to make it all easy! Here we go! 1.Ā A Handmade Burger Company Gift VoucherĀ Handmade … Continue reading 5 Gifts That Coeliacs Will Love
Honestly, it feels like my surgery was only a week ago at most. The last 4 weeks have flown by. If you haven't read my previous posts about this journey you might like to read those first:Ā Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5Ā and Week Two. Since my surgery, I have had a … Continue reading TMJ Surgery – 4 Weeks Later…
Self-confidence is something that I have struggled with all my life, or more accurately, something that has been missing. From when I worked as a model as a money making side hustle back in university... All the way to my chronically ill current self - a scarred and broken 30 years old. Self-deprecation and negative … Continue reading Chronic Illness and Self ConfidenceĀ
The last 2 and half weeks have been a little crazy. Follow me on InstagramĀ <- clicky. Photo 1: Ah - these. Yeah. This is the paper pants they make you wear during surgery. I had surgery on my jaw... so I have no idea why I required paper underwear. š¤ Photo 2: A very tired, … Continue reading My (2.5) Week on InstagramĀ
I called NHS 24. My surgical site is unhappy. It's sore and warm and my head stings. They told me to go to the out of hours doctor. So I'm here, in the waiting room. The mix of ailments and people makes no sense to me. There's the guy clutching his stomach and groaning but … Continue reading Waiting Room
There isn't really much to report at this point. I'm very, very sleepy. I slept a lot yesterday. Which is why there is a lack of anything exciting. I spent all day either watching Food Wars (Shokugeki no Soma) or sleeping. Such a rock n roll lifestyle. James the wonderful has been amazing - he … Continue reading TMJD Surgery – Day 5
