Hello! Thought I’d check in with another update following gum-graft surgery.

Recovery is going well. The swelling is gradually going down, and I believe that my gums are looking less white, which means that the new (cadaver) tissue is vascularizing. By the time my next post-op appointment comes around on March 20, everything should be knit together with a nice little network of tiny blood vessels, and the stitches can come out. I’ll be able to brush my bottom teeth again. I’ll be able to eat more things, and I should walk out of that appointment with an all-clear for working out! I’ll be counting on that. Inactivity has me jumping out of my skin.

This, from two days ago:

You can see the improvement of the swelling beneath the corners of my mouth. Getting there!

That’s it for now, friends. Things have been busy here with the addition of a new family member. More on that next week! I’ll provide details and pics! HINT: He’s white with tabby patches.

Stay healthy and safe, all.