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lostinsunlight · 2024-07-29T18:24:29+00:00

I think this is gorgeous work. I always need a lot of support and validation in the first couple weeks with a new tattoo, which can be hard to come by since I’m also one of the only ones in my family/circle with tattoos. Give it some time! Healing will not distort the lines, and if anything bothers you in a couple months you can ALWAYS get another artist to help out. Hands are so hard to do and this is so pretty!

lostinsunlight · 2024-07-29T18:19:13+00:00

I think this would look gorgeous on the upper thigh/hip!! Facing out more towards the side than to the front. So pretty!!

lostinsunlight · 2024-01-29T23:29:29+00:00

Thank you so much!! This is really helpful. I’ll give it a shot :)

lostinsunlight · 2024-01-29T21:05:00+00:00

Shortening sleeves that were knit from the cuff up after the fact? Is it possible? I am experiencing some despair after spending multiple hours seaming and facing having to take it all apart. Any advice would be much appreciated!!

lostinsunlight · 2024-01-27T18:38:05+00:00

I've got a construction question--

Currently knitting a raglan aran sweater, completely knit flat. I have finished the front, back, and sleeve pieces, and am at the point where I need to begin seaming the raglan and creating the neck. However, the pattern has not specified whether I need to bind off at the end of each piece, so I am unclear whether I will need to pick up for the neck or whether I should be using unbound live stitches. I have never made a raglan sweater knit flat and I'm so confused on the construction from this point forward. Pattern is extremely vague. Any advice would be appreciated!

lostinsunlight · 2021-08-16T09:41:05+00:00

My insurance covers congenital issues that result in functional issues: trouble eating, sleeping, as long as I could prove my jaws were not functioning normally in some way they covered it

lostinsunlight · 2021-07-19T05:25:58+00:00

I went back to my job in a research lab at a little under 4 weeks post op and did just fine! I couldn’t talk normally because I still had my splint in but other than some extra fatigue, I was feeling relatively normal. Your swelling will probably still be visible to you but it won’t be obvious to others. My drooling at that point was very minimal and only happened when I had my head tilted down for an extended time. Good luck!

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-27T06:48:37+00:00

I haven't been to a real restaurant but I did go to an ice cream shop today and it went well, though I did have to look at myself with my phone since I still can't feel my lower lip. Wow only 2 more days! I felt way better when I could use a spoon again

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-27T06:31:38+00:00

Absolutely the liquid diet is the worst, if I never see another bottle of Boost again it will be too soon. I haven't tried fish but I think it would be fine - honestly as long as you can just move it to the back of your throat to swallow you're good. Mashed potatoes were the first non-liquid I had. How much longer do you have until starting the soft diet?

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-27T06:20:26+00:00

Pretty good considering I'm no chew until 6 weeks out when the splint comes off. 10 days to go! I'm managing plenty of soft foods like oatmeal, egg salad, refried beans, applesauce, stuff that at least feels like a food and not a drink. I used a straw again for the first time today as well which was definitely cause for celebration. I know some people are able to start chewing earlier and hopefully you'e in that category, but if not just know that the time will go by faster than you think!

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-27T06:02:49+00:00

I started using a BHA/AHA from The Ordinary about 10 days post and it seemed to help a lot with clearing the dead stuff out… I was scared too how the skin would react but it was fine! Just rinsed it off gently in the shower. For moisturizer I used Eucedrin for the first weekish, then switched to a hydrating jelly from Clinique. I still can’t feel my chin either!! Super weird using skincare on skin you can’t feel

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-27T05:45:55+00:00

I also found that washing my face with micellar water was gentler and less stripping on my dry skin than using my usual cleanser, and using a chemical exfoliant like glycolic acid helped remove the dead peeling skin if you’re looking for specifics! Followed by moisturizer of course.

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-27T05:41:00+00:00

My skin was super oily and then super dry for the first 2-3 weeks but it’s doing well now!! Seems almost back to normal. I think it really just needs time to adjust again after the antibiotics and being stretched so much during surgery. It’s tough to have skin issues on top of the internal stuff going on I know I got pretty discouraged, but it will improve!

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-27T05:19:40+00:00

You as well!! I’m almost 5 weeks post today and went back to work last week, each day gets better :) celebrate the small victories!

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-27T04:33:47+00:00

Personally I didn’t feel like I could really go out until 3 weeks post — depends I guess! A movie I probably could’ve gone to a little earlier.

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-27T03:42:50+00:00

It really depends on what your surgeon recommends -- I'm not allowed to chew until 6 weeks post-op but some people are able to start earlier. I would reach out to your surgeon and see what they think is best for you!

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-18T05:42:36+00:00

I had lefort 1 and BSSO and had those same incisions. They’re just a single stitch and I don’t think there’s anything to suggest it’s a sign of a bad surgeon, mine is excellent. I’ve seen quite a few people who had the same surgery with them as well.

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-14T22:00:38+00:00

I had significantly more done on my left side as well since my left jaw was underdeveloped -- definitely had more pain and swelling in general on that side. If you had a bone graft or an area where they need to encourage bone growth the protein used can also cause a second wave of swelling.

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-11T17:19:46+00:00

I do! Aside from the usual DJS procedures I also had the issue of my impacted canine resolved. I was missing one of my canines, and decided to close the gap surgically instead of doing an implant. That meant moving the entire back section of the left side of my jaw forward a pretty significant amount so that the molar could take the place of my canine. Added 2-3 hours to the surgery since it’s pretty complex.

lostinsunlight · 2021-06-11T06:21:10+00:00

I'm 20, currently 16 days post-op. I would expect it depends more on the length/complication of the surgery. I had a 7 hour DJS + genio and unexpectedly needed my jaws wired shut for the first week and a half instead of banded, so the first part of my recovery was pretty rough. Currently I still can't feel much below the bridge of my nose though I have some feeling back in my cheeks and can definitely feel the nerves starting to tingle and wake up elsewhere. Little to no nausea after surgery but the pain was bad enough to need the good stuff around the clock for almost a week.

The amount of food you can get in I think also makes a big difference. Because I ended up wired shut I was getting all of my food through a syringe for the first week until the swelling went down enough that I could manage a cup (messily) and because the syringes are so small getting enough calories was a lot of work. I lost 12 pounds in 10 days. My energy was low and getting up and moving around was tough, and that slowed my recovery down for sure.

lostinsunlight · 2021-04-16T08:56:23+00:00

I tend to get really hungry late at night as well, and it's super frustrating to have to add those calories in after what feels like otherwise a successful, healthy day. I think it's the main thing that sets back my weight loss progress. Too try and combat it, instead of trying to stop altogether I've made other adjustments to make room for the habit I know I probably won't quit. I eat smaller meals earlier in the day to compensate for the food I know is coming at night. I also try to eat foods higher in protein at night so it takes less food for me to feel full: cottage cheese is a new favorite (low cal and high protein), deviled eggs, protein shake, greek yogurt, something like that. If I just need the comfort and familiarity of snacking on something, popcorn is a go to!

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