Re: Getting upset....- Cheryl

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Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for your response. It definitely isn't an infection (luckily!)

I saw my surgeon yesterday and he said that I'm doing fine. I have

been drinking lots of water and watching the salt intake, but I have

not tried the hot compresses. I heard that they tend to increase

swelling. Did they work for you?

I think you are right about the mirror. I'm going to try and

avoid it for awhile. I can't wait to get back to my normal life!!

Thanks for your help!

Hillary

> Hi Hillary,

>

> Yes, some people still have lingering swelling past the 4 week

mark.

> Is it greater on one side than the other? Does it feel hot to the

> touch? I assume that you've been seeing your surgeon and have

ruled

> out any sort of infection, right?

>

> I'm sorry about that rude woman at the salon. Some people seem to

> have no filter between brain and mouth.

>

> Are you drinking lots of water? Applying moist heat? Watching

> your salt intake? What about meds? You're not taking steroids or

> anything like that are you?

>

>

> Try not to look in the mirror for a while. You might also want to

> try taking some pictures and comparing them to what you looked like

> right after surgery. It will reassure you that you're on the right

> track. Wish I could be more helful. I've been there and I know it

> stinks.

>

> Take care,

>

> Cheryl