Guest guest Posted August 11, 2003 Report Share Posted August 11, 2003 Hi all, i am now 2 months post op from lower/genio! time has flown by soo fast i cannot belive it! And in 1 month my braces will be off! For all of those just starting, believe me it goes soo fast! Here are some tips to get you through: 1. eat/drink lots and lots 2. start moving around as soon as possible to reduce swelling and any complications. staying lying around will make you feel sorry for yourself and worse! 3. have lots of warm showers and baths 4. try not to stay on pain meds too long- they can be bad for your kidneys and stomach (of couse if your in lots of pain take them) i stopped mine after about 2 weeks post op. You dont need to take them for every little pain you get- wait about 10 mins, most times it will go away. 5. get people to help you 6. if not wired/banded, try to eat normal food chopped into litle bits- like chicken and vegies- i think this is why i recoved so fast (and didnt lose much weight) 6. Get out the house- dont sit around worrying how bad you look, its much better to get out into the fresh air and get your circulation going (who cares if people stare!) 7. WATER!!! stops swelling! Good luck everyone Thanks to all those who helped me to here! Jaimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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