Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 I had upper/lower/genio (had an easy recovery, no issues) and was off work for 5 weeks. Went back and did some major overtime work in week 6 (about 3 14-hour days, which I can normally do no problem). By the end of the week, I was shocked to find myself trembly and weak, the first time I ever physically realized what stress can do to the body. I felt my speech become more " drunk " sounding, it required greater effort. When I got home I realized that my mouth had swelled up inside. It took about 3 days of rest and relaxation to get back to work. I tried to minimize the amount of talking I did at work because I found it so tiring. Suggestions for swelling: 1) Homeopathic remedies (these are not herbal remedies - I suggest consulting a registered homeopath rather than taking off-the-shelf remedies) 2) MLD therapy (you can read about this on the geocities site at http://www.geocities.com/orthognathicinfo click on MLD in the lefthand sidebar I did both of the above and had excellent results. We could see immediate reduction in swelling after just one session of MLD therapy. Both homeopath and MLD therapist said it is never too late to try either method. Both are intended as " kickstarts " for your body's healing mechanisms. Hope that helps. > Yesterday went to the OS and he took my bands off. I am currently 4 > weeks and 1 day post op. My problem is that my swelling will > increase throughout the day. I am a teacher so maybe I am over > doing it. I went back to work at 3 weeks. This morning when I got > up my left side that cracked after surgery was really swollen. I am > getting really frustrated. At this rate it will be the new year > before I am without swelling. I am seriously ready to try the > herbal remedies. I told my doctor about my swelling and he said he > did not know why it does this. Anyone else had this problem?????? > > BTW the increased swelling is visible and I feel it because at that > point it hurts to swallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Are you comfy sleeping with your head elevated? That might help... And I know Fiddly suggested MLD massage.. I don't know whether or not it did anything for swelling, nor whether it got rid of any toxins. (I had just had shingles, and was trying to help them vanish.) But I do know that for a couple of weeks after I had the session, many, many people I met who didn't know I'd had the massage told me that my skin looked gorgeous! That may be enough incentive, alone. Now... where do I find the next $85 to schedule another session? (This was in a spa setting, which is a set of odd stories all in itself. I think I would have been a lot more comfortable in a more clinical surround.) C. > I am 4 weeks post op today, and still swollen. And yes, my swelling > increases throughout the day, but seems especially noticable in the > morning. I saw my os today and he said this was normal, especially > the night thing. He said I'm not moving as much and things kind of > pool up in there. As for the swelling in the day, he felt that was > from any talking I was doing, and suggested a round of motrin during > the day. I hear you, it's a real pain to deal with swelling when > surgery was a month ago.. According to my os, it will be another > month before I see a big difference. Alix--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Are you comfy sleeping with your head elevated? That might help... And I know Fiddly suggested MLD massage.. I don't know whether or not it did anything for swelling, nor whether it got rid of any toxins. (I had just had shingles, and was trying to help them vanish.) But I do know that for a couple of weeks after I had the session, many, many people I met who didn't know I'd had the massage told me that my skin looked gorgeous! That may be enough incentive, alone. Now... where do I find the next $85 to schedule another session? (This was in a spa setting, which is a set of odd stories all in itself. I think I would have been a lot more comfortable in a more clinical surround.) C. > I am 4 weeks post op today, and still swollen. And yes, my swelling > increases throughout the day, but seems especially noticable in the > morning. I saw my os today and he said this was normal, especially > the night thing. He said I'm not moving as much and things kind of > pool up in there. As for the swelling in the day, he felt that was > from any talking I was doing, and suggested a round of motrin during > the day. I hear you, it's a real pain to deal with swelling when > surgery was a month ago.. According to my os, it will be another > month before I see a big difference. Alix--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Are you comfy sleeping with your head elevated? That might help... And I know Fiddly suggested MLD massage.. I don't know whether or not it did anything for swelling, nor whether it got rid of any toxins. (I had just had shingles, and was trying to help them vanish.) But I do know that for a couple of weeks after I had the session, many, many people I met who didn't know I'd had the massage told me that my skin looked gorgeous! That may be enough incentive, alone. Now... where do I find the next $85 to schedule another session? (This was in a spa setting, which is a set of odd stories all in itself. I think I would have been a lot more comfortable in a more clinical surround.) C. > I am 4 weeks post op today, and still swollen. And yes, my swelling > increases throughout the day, but seems especially noticable in the > morning. I saw my os today and he said this was normal, especially > the night thing. He said I'm not moving as much and things kind of > pool up in there. As for the swelling in the day, he felt that was > from any talking I was doing, and suggested a round of motrin during > the day. I hear you, it's a real pain to deal with swelling when > surgery was a month ago.. According to my os, it will be another > month before I see a big difference. Alix--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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