Feeling a lot of pressure post op (upper & lower)

[Guest guest]

I am assuming that feeling pressure from swelling is common. When

do I need to be concerned about it? I don't feel very well at all.

A lot of pressure feeling and a little bit sick to my stomach. Not

really sure why.

Any advice?

Thank you all!

Britt

[Guest guest]

I am an upper/lower/genio vet myself (Aug 2002).

Feeling a bit sick to your stomach could be from the meds, or from

blood in your stomach. If it's the latter, it'll pass one way or

another (in either direction - sorry! - I threw up twice on surgery

day and felt better for it, although there was blood everywhere).

I was given tylenol with codeine after I was weaned from the demerol

in hospital. I don't normally get sick to my stomach but I started

feeling it. I stopped taking it, found I didn't really need the

codeine, the tylenol was enough. The nausea went away too.

My surgeon said swelling peaks at day 3 (not including day of

surgery). Yes, it can feel uncomfortable but it will pass. If you

still feel unwell, though, call your surgeon's office. They might be

able to adjust your meds to something else.

I found that ice packs, although not really useful for swelling after

the first 24 hours, made me feel better. I was told no heat, it draws

fluids to the area and can increase swelling. And I had MLD therapy

to reduce the swelling as well.

Hope that helps,

> I am assuming that feeling pressure from swelling is common. When

> do I need to be concerned about it? I don't feel very well at

all.

> A lot of pressure feeling and a little bit sick to my stomach. Not

> really sure why.

> Any advice?

>

> Thank you all!

> Britt

[Guest guest]

I am an upper/lower/genio vet myself (Aug 2002).

Feeling a bit sick to your stomach could be from the meds, or from

blood in your stomach. If it's the latter, it'll pass one way or

another (in either direction - sorry! - I threw up twice on surgery

day and felt better for it, although there was blood everywhere).

I was given tylenol with codeine after I was weaned from the demerol

in hospital. I don't normally get sick to my stomach but I started

feeling it. I stopped taking it, found I didn't really need the

codeine, the tylenol was enough. The nausea went away too.

My surgeon said swelling peaks at day 3 (not including day of

surgery). Yes, it can feel uncomfortable but it will pass. If you

still feel unwell, though, call your surgeon's office. They might be

able to adjust your meds to something else.

I found that ice packs, although not really useful for swelling after

the first 24 hours, made me feel better. I was told no heat, it draws

fluids to the area and can increase swelling. And I had MLD therapy

to reduce the swelling as well.

Hope that helps,

> I am assuming that feeling pressure from swelling is common. When

> do I need to be concerned about it? I don't feel very well at

all.

> A lot of pressure feeling and a little bit sick to my stomach. Not

> really sure why.

> Any advice?

>

> Thank you all!

> Britt

[Guest guest]

I am an upper/lower/genio vet myself (Aug 2002).

Feeling a bit sick to your stomach could be from the meds, or from

blood in your stomach. If it's the latter, it'll pass one way or

another (in either direction - sorry! - I threw up twice on surgery

day and felt better for it, although there was blood everywhere).

I was given tylenol with codeine after I was weaned from the demerol

in hospital. I don't normally get sick to my stomach but I started

feeling it. I stopped taking it, found I didn't really need the

codeine, the tylenol was enough. The nausea went away too.

My surgeon said swelling peaks at day 3 (not including day of

surgery). Yes, it can feel uncomfortable but it will pass. If you

still feel unwell, though, call your surgeon's office. They might be

able to adjust your meds to something else.

I found that ice packs, although not really useful for swelling after

the first 24 hours, made me feel better. I was told no heat, it draws

fluids to the area and can increase swelling. And I had MLD therapy

to reduce the swelling as well.

Hope that helps,

> I am assuming that feeling pressure from swelling is common. When

> do I need to be concerned about it? I don't feel very well at

all.

> A lot of pressure feeling and a little bit sick to my stomach. Not

> really sure why.

> Any advice?

>

> Thank you all!

> Britt

[Guest guest]

Hi Britt:

I had lower jaw and a genioplasty 4 weeks ago. I had a lot of swelling

with a whole lot of pressure - so much so I called the doctor one night

as I was really worried, like you. She said to ride it out - as it was

quite normal - and in fact it was, in my case anyway. I just needed a

few days for my body to start working on reducing it a bit. (I had a

lot of swelling in my jaw but an incredible amount in my lips - they

were swollen to gargantuan proportions).

I also felt quite sick to my stomach - in my case I think it was

because of the antibiotic I was taking - which can be tough on your

stomach. Make absolutely sure to take some kind of food (even a small

amount) with your medications to make sure they don't begin to irritate

your stomach - even if you don't feel like eating.

My doctor also had me take 600mg of Motrin which helped a huge amount

for the swelling. Swelling went down significantly after about 2 1/2

weeks. I stopped taking it after then because it had started to

irritate my stomach.

Also, I found that sitting in a bathtub really helped me when I wasn't

feeling so well. Even though I wasn't getting my face wet - it was

very very soothing. I took several baths a day just to relax.

Hang in there. It does get better. You're not alone.

Greta

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I am assuming that feeling pressure from swelling is common.  When

do I need to be concerned about it?  I don't feel very well at all. 

A lot of pressure feeling and a little bit sick to my stomach.  Not

really sure why.

Any advice?

Thank you all!

Britt

[Guest guest]

Hi Britt:

I had lower jaw and a genioplasty 4 weeks ago. I had a lot of swelling

with a whole lot of pressure - so much so I called the doctor one night

as I was really worried, like you. She said to ride it out - as it was

quite normal - and in fact it was, in my case anyway. I just needed a

few days for my body to start working on reducing it a bit. (I had a

lot of swelling in my jaw but an incredible amount in my lips - they

were swollen to gargantuan proportions).

I also felt quite sick to my stomach - in my case I think it was

because of the antibiotic I was taking - which can be tough on your

stomach. Make absolutely sure to take some kind of food (even a small

amount) with your medications to make sure they don't begin to irritate

your stomach - even if you don't feel like eating.

My doctor also had me take 600mg of Motrin which helped a huge amount

for the swelling. Swelling went down significantly after about 2 1/2

weeks. I stopped taking it after then because it had started to

irritate my stomach.

Also, I found that sitting in a bathtub really helped me when I wasn't

feeling so well. Even though I wasn't getting my face wet - it was

very very soothing. I took several baths a day just to relax.

Hang in there. It does get better. You're not alone.

Greta

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I am assuming that feeling pressure from swelling is common.  When

do I need to be concerned about it?  I don't feel very well at all. 

A lot of pressure feeling and a little bit sick to my stomach.  Not

really sure why.

Any advice?

Thank you all!

Britt

[Guest guest]

Hi Britt:

I had lower jaw and a genioplasty 4 weeks ago. I had a lot of swelling

with a whole lot of pressure - so much so I called the doctor one night

as I was really worried, like you. She said to ride it out - as it was

quite normal - and in fact it was, in my case anyway. I just needed a

few days for my body to start working on reducing it a bit. (I had a

lot of swelling in my jaw but an incredible amount in my lips - they

were swollen to gargantuan proportions).

I also felt quite sick to my stomach - in my case I think it was

because of the antibiotic I was taking - which can be tough on your

stomach. Make absolutely sure to take some kind of food (even a small

amount) with your medications to make sure they don't begin to irritate

your stomach - even if you don't feel like eating.

My doctor also had me take 600mg of Motrin which helped a huge amount

for the swelling. Swelling went down significantly after about 2 1/2

weeks. I stopped taking it after then because it had started to

irritate my stomach.

Also, I found that sitting in a bathtub really helped me when I wasn't

feeling so well. Even though I wasn't getting my face wet - it was

very very soothing. I took several baths a day just to relax.

Hang in there. It does get better. You're not alone.

Greta

-----

I am assuming that feeling pressure from swelling is common.  When

do I need to be concerned about it?  I don't feel very well at all. 

A lot of pressure feeling and a little bit sick to my stomach.  Not

really sure why.

Any advice?

Thank you all!

Britt

[Guest guest]

Hi Britt,

As others have said, feeling sick could be because of the meds or

residual anesthesia. I found that I was getting especially nauseous

at night around days 2 and 3, and I believe it was because I wasn't

getting enough to eat and drink during the day. I lost 5 pounds and

felt weak and sick, but once I started forcing myself to get more

nutrition I felt MUCH better.

With upper surgery you get kind of a double whammy with the pressure

from swelling and with the congestion. I was able to combat the

congestion with a humidifier and by making a little steam tent

periodically over the bathroom sink and breathing in there. Ice will

be soothing even beyond the point when it's no longer doing much for

the swelling.

I hope you feel better soon!

Beth

> I am assuming that feeling pressure from swelling is common. When

> do I need to be concerned about it? I don't feel very well at

all.

> A lot of pressure feeling and a little bit sick to my stomach. Not

> really sure why.

> Any advice?

>

> Thank you all!

> Britt

[Guest guest]

Hi Britt,

As others have said, feeling sick could be because of the meds or

residual anesthesia. I found that I was getting especially nauseous

at night around days 2 and 3, and I believe it was because I wasn't

getting enough to eat and drink during the day. I lost 5 pounds and

felt weak and sick, but once I started forcing myself to get more

nutrition I felt MUCH better.

With upper surgery you get kind of a double whammy with the pressure

from swelling and with the congestion. I was able to combat the

congestion with a humidifier and by making a little steam tent

periodically over the bathroom sink and breathing in there. Ice will

be soothing even beyond the point when it's no longer doing much for

the swelling.

I hope you feel better soon!

Beth

> I am assuming that feeling pressure from swelling is common. When

> do I need to be concerned about it? I don't feel very well at

all.

> A lot of pressure feeling and a little bit sick to my stomach. Not

> really sure why.

> Any advice?

>

> Thank you all!

> Britt