Weeks 12/13 - The cost

I wasn't sure if I should post the cost of the surgery but that's the one thing I wanted to know when researching.  I hope I'm not violating any laws.  Well, here it goes.  And yes, it's a lot.

Braces- Just over $6,000
Surgeon's Fee- Just over $33,000
Hospital's Fee- Just over $81,000 (6 hours of surgery, 4 days in the hospital, 3 in ICU because of issues)
Total - $120,000+

I'm not sure if there are any other costs.  I let my husband deal with it because I just get stressed out.  My insurance covered $10,000 of the surgeon's fee (he was not in network, I don't think any surgeon was), most of the hospital cost and $1,000 of the braces.

I hope this helps.  Now to my progress.  I am using the jaw wrap every day for my pain.  Not pain from the surgery, the pain that was there before.  Surgery wise I'm doing good.  I still have that extremely deviated septum and numbness in my chin but other than that I'm doing fine.

Michelle, a blog follower, had surgery this week.   Please keep her in your thoughts.  Have an easy recovery Michelle!

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Baby Shower Pics

Had fun doing a baby shower for my cousin's wife.  The guest of honor had the flu so she couldn't come.  Some of my favorites things are the wishing tree, shoe favors, cake balls and not pictured are the pink rimmed plastic cups.  Just dip the rim of the cup in karo syrup and then in colored sugar of your choice.  Here are some pictures.  The first one is me with a friend's Mom. 

Week 10/11

So I'm behind on my blog.  We've been iced/snowed in for 4 days here in the Dallas area.  And our Internet was down.  Talk about cabin fever!  I'm already ready for summer.  Flip flops, shorts and margaritas!  Who's with me? =)

Lots of stuff has been happening around here.  My pain is back.  Pretty much constant and exactly the same as before the surgery.  I was supposed to have an appt with my surgeon this week but we couldn't leave the house due to ice. So I will call next week to reschedule.  And I guess it's back to see my ENT for my pain and breathing issues.  The cartilage is still completely blocking my left side.  So breathing is difficult.

Even though my pain is not gone, I do love the way my jaw looks.  I'm more confident and now don't care which side people take my picture from or from what angle.  I just say cheese!  Speaking of pictures, I should have some to post soon. 

Ready for school to open again and for the kids to be well.  And for spring soccer season.  Maddie is our little goal scorer!  2 weeks until her first game!  Bye for now and stay warm everybody!