Well, that was not fun.
Dr. Lou came in this morning with his two interns and two nurses to remove all of Tessa's bandages, nose guard, and packing to do a final inspection. I don't know if you are a fast remover of bandages, slow, or just leave it on till it falls off (I personally have a bandaid on my left leg that has been there for over three weeks). Well, these nurses fall in the first category. Before you knew it Miss Wide-eyed Tessa did not have any bandages or nose guard on her face. Knowing that the "forceps" were coming out I started cracking Tessa's toes one by one to be a distraction. I am not sure if that did anything and 2 loud moans filled the room along with a few tears. It is done.
Tessa was actively cleaned up by the two nurses as Dr. Lou was talking about precautions we need to take over the next week and months. Basically, it boiled down to being nice to your parents, and siblings, and no tetherball for a while. The nose guard is on for 1 month or until she feels it has firmed up. Drink lots of water and liquid diet for the next two weeks.
She is still VERY swollen on the bridge of her nose, cheeks, and especially just above her upper lip. Just so you know, the very first time I took this picture she crossed her eyes. Goofball.
We have one more deep cleaning in 1 hour and then we will be discharged. Aggie, who is our point person and new BFF, will then take us to our Airbnb and help us get settled in.
Breakfast was not as big of a hit as we would have liked. Apparently, chocolate ice cream hurts a little when swallowed. But we did drink a lot of fluids on our own and she swallowed one pill all by herself. Tessa got my genes of the inability to swallow pills, so we crush everything.
7 comments:
Tessa you are amazing and look incredible! We are so proud of you
Tessa,
The entire Garcia family is praying for you as you continue your healing. We love you and appreciate all the updates.❤️🩷🩵
Tessa…honestly , I can see what your new look might be! So impressed with your courage and how you express yourself on paper..truly enjoy reading your insights and descriptions ..
Trusting the swelling goes away fast and you see your looks change daily.. again, you are blessed and the ‘gorgeous’ you will be reflected in the mirror🤗. Stay Tessa ‘strong’..!
Tessa, you look amazing! Sending prayers for minimal bruising, no pain and easy swallowing. Love to you and your amazing Dad. 🙏😘🙏😘🙏😘
I forgot we can comment!! I’ve been following daily and praying for you, tessa. The nesper are all so happy for you to have this opportunity and can’t wait to see you when you’re up for it.
Keep that positive tessa attitude!
The Becksvoort family has been holding you up to our Heavenly Father’s loving and healing hands. Tessa, you are an incredible young lady. May you feel the Lord’s peaceful presence in your heart during this time. 🙏😘
Keep it up Tessa! Loving reading these updates
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