More doctor visits

Yesterday I had a consultation with an ENT surgeon at the New England Medical Center (Tufts) about my breathing difficulties. He told me that the nasal damage is significant (you'd never be able to tell just looking at me). The surgery has to be scheduled at least 3-6 months post-accident so that the fractures are healed and stabilized.

Although the original plan was to remove the jaw wires and have the nasal surgery at the same time, now it sounds like they will be two separate events. He did indicate that he thought my breathing would improve a lot once the wires were removed. I have to confess that emotionally, I'm kind of glad for a break between activities. My head was not ready for more surgery yet, though if that had been the best course medically, I would have done it.

Tomorrow is a spinal MRI, followed by a visit with a neurosurgeon later in the week. My back is still extremely sore, even painful at times. I am hoping that this problem either has an easy solution, or requires no intervention and will quickly heal on its own. Sigh...

It's not raining and is a little warmer, which is better on my breathing, so I'm going to officially declare today an ok day (so far, anyway). One day at a time...

--K--