Stacey: we're all in this together

[Guest guest]

Hi Stacey, it's Fran. I'm at five days post surgery. I'm limiting my

eating to zip n squeeze bags and syringes/tubes. I've added strained

soup to my list. It adds flavor and salt without thickness. It's

helping some. I'm not having the clicking problem. I am having the

swelling of the lower lip. I find if I soak a wash cloth in hot

water and put it on my face the swelling goes down and stays down for

a while. It also helps with the breathing.

Truth is, this whole process sucks. We all know it. We all (probably)

hate it. But each hurdle we get past is one less in front of us. It's

how I got through Saturday which was my crash and burn day when I was

so swollen I couldn't take it.

Just get some calories in you girl. And some flavor when you can

stand it. Write anytime.

Fran.