Reconnecting to Life
For those of you who are going through, or have been through reconstructive jaw surgery you know that your "non-jaw-life" tends to fall to the wayside. Priorities lie with getting better, getting rid of pain, trying not to do anything that will hinder your healing process post-op. Now that I am nearly 4 months post-op I can safely say I am FINALLY getting my "spunk" back. Yes I do think about my jaw, but it is now moving toward the sidelines and the rest of my life is coming back to center-stage! I have more energy, I am doing activities I haven't done in YEARS because of my jaw, I am Reconnecting to Life. It has been incredible being able to go through this journey. It has made me a stronger, more patient, and more in-tune with both my needs and the needs of those around me. The jaw surgery process can feel so isolating because it is rare that you know someone else who has been through the exact same thing as you. Even reading/participating in message boards de...