recovering from jaw surgery: what it's really like (post op day 1-4)

[@matisa12345]

I can't belive you went the extra mile and even prepared a voiceover. I admire you so much for your hard work. Keep going girl, you are amazing! Wishing you a fast recovery

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

I Was thinking the same.. This is so much work and honestly shows her dedication to this channel, hope she is okay now ❤️

[@SuccessWithSam]

Shelbys work rate and drive for youtube is a major inspiration to me.. even though she had a jaw surgery she didn’t use it as an excuse to take a “break” she literally pre-recorded audio instead and is still vlogging🤯.. if i ever become successful with KZbin i will always remember Shelby as a motivation

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Exactly what I was thinking! She's a big inspiration to me as well!❤️

[@petemiller2598]

If you are curious, the swelling is because the body is increasing blood supply to the area dramatically to begin repairing your jawbone, as well as trying to eliminate much of the waste products and tissue damaged from the surgery. Most of the swelling is the lymphatic system being overloaded with the amount of waste products needing to be drained. It’ll be under control before too long. It always helps me to know the reason behind it!

[@yehhshhs]

So will it help if she does some lymph drainage movements from her ear to her collarbone? Will the swelling go away faster?

[@petemiller2598]

@@yehhshhs Maybe, but the lymphatic system has its own mechanisms for moving fluid, and it probably would not be worth the discomfort for her to do any massage like that. I know she was in a ton of pain (she is healed now, so we are speaking retroactively). So at the time, the best thing was probably to just wait. But theoretically, yes you could massage the tissue and "help" the drainage along, if the pain could be tolerated.

[@kingatheamazing]

Omg the nurse clip is so cute! “I don’t really know how to stop it” 💚😩🤣👍🏻🥰💚

[@applecake2558]

Legitimately curious about how the blender cupcake tasted

[@NatalieBarbu]

Oh my gosh Shelby! I hope you feel better!! ❤️ that’s amazing that you were still able to film and work during this

[@ShelbyChurch]

thanks natalie!! doing a lot better now it's day 10 post op!

[@longquisha15]

Girl, I've had this surgery. I can empathize whole heartedly. When I had it, social media wasn't a thing and I couldn't bare to look at myself in the mirror. I didn't even have my parents take "after" photos of me because I didn't want to see. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Thinking of you and praying for a swift recovery!

[@vividreamor]

OMG Shelby 😭 I hope you’re feeling better now! Sending you lots of energy for a fast recovery 💛

[@shelbychurchvlogs]

I'm day 9 now so I do feel much better, still not incredible, but better!

[@vividreamor]

@@shelbychurchvlogs good to hear, stay strong ✨

[@mrbuchanan92373]

Thanks for sharing

[@koenside]

Sapphire alcohol!? I’m sure it was for your folks. Keep on resting and healing.

[@lulurules22]

You are INCREDIBLY brave and strong not only for doing this surgery, but for also documenting it along every step. I am sure these videos are going to help so many people when they have to do this procedure or anything like it. I have lived with very painful TMJ for most of my life. So I cant even imagine all of the pain you are undertaking. You are so STRONG! Take care, I wish you a speedy and healthy recovery.

[@lindsey5365]

Wow Shelby is a real G posting content after surgery. You will feel so much better after recovery!!

[@TheCronedoggy]

Lauren seems like such a delightful person. It's great to have good friends and family at times like these.

[@emmarose7175]

This is hard to watch. So hard to see amazing people in pain 😢 as hard of a watch as it is.. it’s still a brill update and very informative! You did a great job with this ❤️

[@megcreates2.0]

sleeping is the BEST healing!!! I broke my neck and was bed ridden for a yr. Sleep heals the body and don’t rush getting off the pain meds.

[@Trish....]

@@alexwyler4570 you're so right about addiction; however, her dr knows what she'll need, & as long as a dr isn't over-prescribing, you'll be fine. Pain is tricky - I've had severe polyneuropathy for 10 yrs, & have taken everything! The key is to only take what will kill the pain, & no more! Ppl in real pain don't feel high, bc the drug us working. Taking too much causes the high that becomes addictive. Shelby has a good head in her shoulders, & she'll ween off just fine, I'm sure! And, her attitude is right - switch to non-narcotic tylenol or ibuprofen as soon as possible!

[@lh8980]

It's so hard not to laugh a little when your mom is filming and you're just like looking so lost into the camera

[@Rachelizabethompson3]

The car is always the worst! I’ve had 5 heart surgeries and the bumps on the ride home are always terrible 😭 I feel so bad for you and hope you’re feeling better now 🥰 thanks for the dedication to uploading!

[@kevinfleming9919]

"THIS TOO SHALL PASS" Don't be be discouraged or scared by the swelling. I can already see an improvement just by the way your lips 💋 are sitting. Lower lip is farther back than it was before, looking "more natural" (as in you having a more natural bite, NOT that you looked bad before, you're a beautiful lady!) and looks like an indication that it will be MUCH better than the way your teeth were hitting. Wishing you a quick and easy recovery! 🙏 ☺

[@dirod38]

Love how you facetime puppies to make you feel better. What a pure soul. Also your roommates and cooper visiting was so sweet

[@AbeEmersonJr]

I have to say, I had no idea you existed until a few weeks ago. Upon the initial exposure, you just have a pleasant disposition and a really relaxed delivery so I subscribed. Saw many interesting videos. Then I came across what I can say is one of the most impactful journeys I've seen on KZbin. You made yourself SO vulnerable and your expression about your PERSONAL life has been immensely compelling. Like, I want to check up on you! Lol. I've always thought your were gorgeous and smart af and honestly, your smile is what I thought to be your best and most unique aspect. That aspect takes on another life when what is "good" to an external person yet it's a constant burden to themselves. Anyway, I digress. I'm following your progression and hope you get to the place you want to be. I never write shit like this but I felt compelled to put some positive vibes in your area and hope to see you happier than you've been previously. Get well! I will SLAPP LIKE!

[@MakaylaSamountry]

Shelby the content QUEEN there's no one else I know who would pre-record voiceovers in prep for future vlogs girrrl ❤️

[@digrood]

the swelling gives me dog who ate a bee vibes. this recovery looks tough :( wishing you a speedy recovery. I had my tonsils taken out a few years back when I was 18 for recurring tonsillitis and the recovery for that was incredibly painful (I was on a liquid diet for like a week too), so I can only imagine what you are going through. it's been over 5 years and I've had like one or two sore throats since so it was totally worth it. hope this surgery is worth it as well!

[@jessicadetmer-lillard5869]

Gosh your parents are such gems

[@ElyseMarieee]

Nearly cried when I saw Cooper come over omfg

[@toshko4238]

Girl I saw the thumbnail and I’m crying speedy recovery 🥺🥺🥺

[@rhitell]

This is giving me serious flashbacks..those first few weeks/months are so so hard. Great job hanging in there and thanks so much for sharing

[@Employeeofthemonth7000]

Hang in there, Shelby. Sending you healing vibes. You’re parents and friends are the best!

[@TinaGrabez]

Get well soon! I can't even imagine going through the effort of filming the whole thing while in this much pain! You're a star!

[@lucas_macchi]

Shelby, i really hope that you get better soon, ur face literally transmits the feeling of pain that you're going through and you don't deserve it!

[@alinegr]

Thank you for documenting this!!! I’ve known for a few years that I’d eventually need to do the same type of surgery. And though I haven’t had the need to get it done yet, it’s always been haunting me since I was in my early teens! Seeing you doing this keeps me a bit more at ease Hope you feel better soon!!

[@alyssarosebright]

I can tell you this seems way more relaxing than a hospital the nurse was so mean to me because I was struggling with nausea and bloody nose and throwing up blood.

[@typhoon3s943]

Youre doing amazing Shelby. And you’ve got the best team of family and friends supporting you

[@allison8408]

Anyone else tear up when she cuddles Cooper 😢.. 💕💕

[@dimsumgirl510]

i love how supportive your parents are. you're seriously a G for editing and uploading vlogs! wishing you happy healing.

[@selina.1211]

Wow Shelby. Hope you feel better now. Was hard to see you that way. It was really nice that Cooper came to cheer you up!

[@hubermarcelo4273]

Seeing Cooper coming to visit you is so adorable 😭💗. We can see that you really love doing youtube 🥺 you even made a voiceover, I thought we wouldn't see any videos from you this year lol. Hope you're doing well and the swelling is not as bad anymore 💗

[@madeinglitter]

Hope you’re feeling better, Lauren is such a great friend for bringing Cooper by to visit 🥰

[@XCiaraLovesBeautyx]

I love how your parents and friends are there for you❤️You‘re so lucky to have such a great support system😊 I wish you a speed recovery🤗 you are such a great person! Lots of love

[@Blackandgifted]

Okay seeing you on day 3 was crazy I couldn’t believe how swollen you were! Wishing you a speedy recovery

[@ericamosco]

It’s so weird watching this because you look like a completely different person!!! Hope you start feeling better soon ❤️❤️❤️

[@Rachelizabethompson3]

What good friends Lauren and Hayley are 🥰

[@amyswimglasgow]

Loving the contrast from the voice over pre-op, to added text post-op 😂 All the best with your recovery 💙

[@SamCambetis]

You poor thing! That looks so painful! Hope your feeling better. You have such lovely parents.

[@gymchick76]

😢 almost teared up seeing how much pain she was in. Hope you're feeling a bit better now!

[@Reyeesss]

Dedication! I’m sure you were super tired and you still blogged ❤️ when I had my 4 wisdom teeth at the same time it was the worst experience of my life. Imagine this! You’re a trooper feel better soon 🙌🏽

[@jelliedbiscuit]

Ooooh my gosh I can’t even imagine how weird that must be seeing your face swell so much. You are a damn trooper trying to tough it out without pain killers. Glad you have them for when you need them. What a wild ride you are on girl! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@JenScherdashian]

Can’t imagine people like to do these not for medical reasons 😭 my jaw hurts so much seeing yours hurt. Your hard work prerecording voiceovers inspires me but girl take some time to rest!!!! We can wait! Can already see your jaw shifted backward that your bottom lip is now at the back of your upper lip! Get well soon!

[@pippapotamus18]

There was a split second there when you were facetiming Monica that I thought you were looking at your reflection and your swelling had gone down completely. Then I remembered you have a twin sister...

[@emilyatso]

Shelby !! Your so strong !! You still recorded this vlog for us ! Prerecorded the audio !! Your dedicated ! Have a good recovery ! Your family and friends are the best ! Very sweet to see them take care of you

[@ceebee1461]

Girl you have all my respect for continuing to work while going through this. All the best to you in the recovery!

[@vikkiskomarokha150]

I would never watch these types of videos because they give me anxiety but I would watch any video of yours! There’s a different vibe to it and you don’t make it scary! You are seriously amazing at making videos and I hope you never stop.

[@xxlucy]

the blended cupcake so cute 😭😭so proud of you

[@twilightcrazyfan25]

I had this surgery about 7 years ago. I completely feel you and almost have PTSD watching this 🤣. When I got it done my fridge broke down and had no ice for the swelling so it only got worse lol. Get lots of rest, keep up with the ice and keep your head elevated. You're a trooper ❤️

[@alexandriafuller3778]

This made me happy that you slept most of the time and aren’t in pain as much happy youre okay ❤️

[@joymae]

My dear Shelby!!! AHHH wishing you the best

[@TedGreen]

Shelby, I really admire your commitment to your KZbin community. To continue to vlog when you obviously feel so bad, is to take your followers with you on an important life journey. Most would not want to do this - to expose their “real” life when they don’t feel well, look their best, or have a clear mind to be “on camera.” This is why you succeed where millions of others fail. Kudos!

[@slim3twilight09]

Wishing you the best during your recovery. Your family and friends are seriously the best!! Glad they are keeping you entertained when you’re awake. It’s best to stay on pain killers until you hardly feel the pain as your body is going through enough trauma as it is and needs the rest and energy to focus on healing itself. I completely get it tho, the feeling the meds give you and codependency is scary.

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

No idea how did I miss this vlog!! Hope you're feeling better now ❤️❤️

[@NinaahLovesYaa]

THANKS FOR HELPING ME PREP FOR THIS

[@ScottWallace5]

I admire your dedication to vlog and share the experience with us all! Stay strong and rest up, so glad they brought Cooper to cheer you up, that's so nice!

[@88ashjen]

It only gets better. Just remember those first few days are the hardest but everyday you will find small victories. I think after a solid month I felt so much better and the swelling went down quite a bit. 💚

[@CristinaSantiagotherealtor]

Hope you feel better soon ! So thoughtful of your friends to bring Cooper ! Animals sense everything I’m sure he was being careful and sense you were not feeling well !

[@simonjandrell5897]

your a really sweat girl felt really sorry for you could see it in your Parents as well, hope you have a safe and fast recovery and see u back Vlogging asap.. proves one thing u have a Huge following and everyone cares

[@saltier.s]

omg bringing me back to all the memories post orthognathic surgery. ugh I don't miss post op at all. but now I get to enjoy having a perfect smile!! :) same will happen to you! stay strong

[@TheRor]

Girl you’re trooper. This first time I can watch I’m in the middle of a covid battle you are giving strength. 🙌

[@sydattack]

I just want to cry! You look like you are so in pain! You are a champ! I hope recovery is better now!

[@sprintwithcarlos]

Your parents are 🔝, you dad blending the cupcake for everybody was a great gesture. And Lauren, she is an angel

[@leticiagerardo9747]

Here hoping time flies for Shelby during the time that she’s healing.

[@mattkraig]

We are SO thankful for your vulnerability in order to show us this detailed process. You’re a real one, Shelby!

[@orlinchirinos1981]

Shelby has very supportive parents and friends during and after the surgery. It is great.

[@asharani611]

Shelby, you are so strong and independent❤️. I have to say you inspired me to be a little stronger !! Hopefully the worst is over and every passing day it gets better. Sending you lots of love and good wishes.

[@icecityx1221]

Shelby: painkillers by syringe Editor shelby: *bombay sapphire behind the syringe*

[@dariusdareme]

Yeah, mixing oxycodone and alcohol is a very bad idea if you still want to be alive. They're both downers.

[@Kpup]

@@dariusdareme I'm CERTAIN it was for her parents, not her.

[@dand9244]

Your family is a blessing - gj fam, friends too

[@CurtisxJacob]

Hope you’re doing well! I think I speak for everyone when I say it’s really hard to watch someone we have been watching for so long be in pain but you’re a rockstar and it’s done!!

[@taryngunhold4014]

you’re doing amazing girl!! and you’re gonna look back on these and laugh and just be so thankful that this will improve your quality of life.

[@wackyrc1394]

Hi Shelby, so... you got in a bit of a fight looks like it, can't imagine the state of your opponent, get well soon ❤ and before you know it, you'll conquer the world, I'm counting on you 💪✌😎

[@lyricslife-ni3lj]

Shelby, I REALLY feel for you. I just went through my 4th oral surgery in 2.5 years, and this stuff is all too real. The peridex, liquid food, hydrocodone, check-ups, not being able to do activity, the fear/tears. Sending you SO much love and healing ❤ anyone dealing with this, we will get through this together!

[@sherri5178]

Aww! Thank goodness for sweet friends and sweet pups!💜💜💜

[@meaghanceciliawood8972]

I loved seeing your pre-surgery assumptions vs your text thoughts. If you run out of voice overs, I would watch vlogs of just text!

[@ytviewer172]

Shelby ShallBeRich, get well soon! You're in my prayers.

[@RedGrape21]

What a champ for filming and uploading during your recovery!!! Hope you have a speedy recovery 🙏

[@bordified]

Wow. You’re a trooper. Every day will get better. Just remember that it’s not an endurance contest. Do what you need to do to manage your pain. Talk to your doctor about making sure you’re not in pain and they can readjust your meds. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey. It’s fascinating and I feel so much for you and your painful, swollen jaw.

[@tujulia936]

hope you feel better every day!! the energy you had to play with cooper is a huge accomplishment. you seem to be recovering well and i hope it continues that way ❤️

[@filbert-the-lazy-squirrel]

3:51 - Bombay Sapphire lol. Was this also part of the liquid diet? Hope you recover quickly!

[@ElleNoel23]

Lauren seems like the sweetest friend. Hope you’re feeling better. ♥️♥️♥️

[@missrodgers09]

Thanks so much for including us in your healing process!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@ava2hot19]

Oh Shelby I’m so sorry you’re not feeling well but things will get better. Just keep being strong.

[@AllySheehan]

You poor thing, you're amazing for editing and posting this!! Wishing you a speedy recovery

[@melodyrice24]

Shelby, you are so brave for facing the surgery and the recovery and also for filming everything! I wish you all the best, I hope you recover fast!

[@Parker-Green]

Hope you’re feeling better!!

[@jessicadavis1301]

I had double jaw surgery as well 7 years ago!! I know how hard the healing process can be both physically and emotionally but you will make it through! Please feel free to message me with any questions or just to talk whenever you want :) prayers for rapid healing 🤗❤️

[@jessicadavis1301]

I was never really hungry either by the way, my parents had to really stay on me to make sure I was eating and drinking as much water as my body would allow. I lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks and wasn’t super coherent but let me know your experience with the pain medication because I had to stop taking them from nausea :)

[@ashleytimmreck1470]

When I had my tonsils out, I would use the google translate app to type and it would read what I was saying out loud to my parents! Might be helpful for you :)

[@Trish....]

Bless your heart! It'll all be worth it, & you're very brave to tackle this head-on! When this is all over, you'll be sooo thankful that you chose to do this! Gentle hug from NC!

[@christinam789]

thanks for making this, i’m on day four myself and it makes me feel less alone

[@kaleighjs]

Damn girl you are STRONG! Love the support you're getting from your parents and friends, and best of all Cooper!

[@christybourenane3108]

Hopefully, the worst part is over. You are very brave!!! It was great that you got to see Cooper; he loves you! :) Keeping you in my prayers and thanks for letting us know how you are doing.

[@RosemaryRoller]

GIRL I’m so sorry. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

[@steagardin6]

Hope you are feeling better!!! You are so lucky to have such amazing people in your life to support you after surgery ❤️

[@MiaLillian]

So happy to see you surrounded by family and friends! What a brave girl for posting footage of yourself all swollen and out of sorts. Thank you for sharing

[@annabanana7152]

Currently day 2. This is the worst 😕 Shelby you vids are giving inspiration to get through this! Thanks for the uploads! Xx

[@michelleponder7234]

lauren seems like such a good friend!

[@kahlan2727]

So sorry that you had to go through this, but it will be worth it in the end. I had the same surgery about 8 years ago and the recovery was the most painful thing I have ever experienced!