Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Yes, my lips were smoother than a baby's bottom after using the Aquaphor. A friend sent me a big tub of it, I think it's a lifetime supply, and I've used it other times for dry skin, with great results. You can ask for it at the pharmacy counter (it's used in some mixtures) or the cosmetics counter. > > Hey group! > > Today I was brushing my teeth and one of the stitches or ties > came > > out of my lower lip. I almost FREAKED OUT.. I guess that's > supposed > > to happen.. but it scared me at first. Most of my swelling has > perdy > > much gone down.. My surgeon said I didn't have as much as he > > expected, which was a surprise since I had upper and lower. I just > > hate it when my cheek itches because I can't feel myself scratch > and > > its ANNOYING! I'm really starting to feel comfortable with > > everything.. I just still hate the drooling.. grrrr... The splint > > (not " stint " .. haha... whoops ) is still keeping me from being > able > > to talk clear.. but I guess thats something I'll have to get used > to > > for the next 5 or 6 weeks until my doc takes it out. I actually > had > > enough strength today to fix my own bowl of oatmeal.. whereas > > previously everyone else had been waiting on me hand and foot. My > > lips stay really dry.. My surgeon told me to stick with Vaseline.. > > but I think Blistex works better.. although when I mentioned that > to > > him he acted like I shouldn't use it.. no idea why. Well, hope > > everyone is doing ok, and those of ya'll with surgery coming up.. > > Good Luck!!! > > > > ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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