surgery on 11/16

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

My surgery is coming up fast! My pre-op appointment is next Tues and

I'm scheduled for 8:30am on Wed. I've met quite a few people who have

had this surgery in the past few months. They all say its the best

thing they ever did. I figure it has 3 positives: 1. Better Jaw

functionality 2. Improvement of looks 3. Weightloss!

Has anyone experienced a sense of claustophia when they first wake up

in recovery? I'm afraid I'll be out of it and confused that my mouth

is wired shut. Any tips on eating? I have a blender recipe book, got

vaseline for lips, nasal decongestion liquid, a water pik, a new

blender and a Doodle Pro for the first day of swollen lips when I

can't enunciate. I'm heading out this weekend to get protein shakes

ect. Am I missing anything?

Good Luck to anyone one else having surgery soon!

[Guest guest]

Hi - good luck on Wednesday! You could have a heating pad

for your face for after the first two days. It's supposed to help

in the healing process - ice the first 2 days, then heat. Ask your

OS about it. Also, syringes - you can get them at a medical supply

store - they are great for eating, you can get the food to the back

of your mouth, and not all over your teeth.

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> Hi All,

>

> My surgery is coming up fast! My pre-op appointment is next Tues

and

> I'm scheduled for 8:30am on Wed. I've met quite a few people who

have

> had this surgery in the past few months. They all say its the

best

> thing they ever did. I figure it has 3 positives: 1. Better Jaw

> functionality 2. Improvement of looks 3. Weightloss!

>

> Has anyone experienced a sense of claustophia when they first wake

up

> in recovery? I'm afraid I'll be out of it and confused that my

mouth

> is wired shut. Any tips on eating? I have a blender recipe book,

got

> vaseline for lips, nasal decongestion liquid, a water pik, a new

> blender and a Doodle Pro for the first day of swollen lips when I

> can't enunciate. I'm heading out this weekend to get protein

shakes

> ect. Am I missing anything?

>

> Good Luck to anyone one else having surgery soon!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi , everything sounds good except for vaseline. I bought the

book " Let's Do Lunch " that says, " Lip moisturizer, available in

squeeze tubes and small salve jars, lubricates dry, cracked lips. Do

not use Vaseline or petroleum jelly products as these produce peeling

of swollen tissues. " As for the nasal congestion, I'm pretty sure

you'll be getting nasal spray along with instructions for it and how

long to use it.

~Joanne

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> >

> > Hi All,

> >

> > My surgery is coming up fast! My pre-op appointment is next Tues

> and

> > I'm scheduled for 8:30am on Wed. I've met quite a few people who

> have

> > had this surgery in the past few months. They all say its the

> best

> > thing they ever did. I figure it has 3 positives: 1. Better Jaw

> > functionality 2. Improvement of looks 3. Weightloss!

> >

> > Has anyone experienced a sense of claustophia when they first

wake

> up

> > in recovery? I'm afraid I'll be out of it and confused that my

> mouth

> > is wired shut. Any tips on eating? I have a blender recipe book,

> got

> > vaseline for lips, nasal decongestion liquid, a water pik, a new

> > blender and a Doodle Pro for the first day of swollen lips when I

> > can't enunciate. I'm heading out this weekend to get protein

> shakes

> > ect. Am I missing anything?

> >

> > Good Luck to anyone one else having surgery soon!

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am preop so don't have any experience with recovery, but from

other surgeries I have had where it is important to be positioned

with my head and upper body on an incline, I have found a recliner

to be my best friend! lol Some people also use pillow wedges and

pillows to help you maintain that position for recovery. I just

found a recliner a lot easier. And I kept a table on either side, so

I could keep my meds and water, a touch lamp, kleenex, a phone, a

walkie talkie (for this surgery, at least the beep part would work),

batteries, my remotes for the TV, a pad and pencil to keep track of

my meds (it is easy to lose track of when to take what), and

whatever else you need nearby for this surgery. I am also going to

have a syringe pack to help with getting fluids down. I am sure

some of this surgery's vets can help you more specifically. I know

for me, just setting up all the stuff to make my recovery more

prepared for, makes me feel more in control of my recovery. I think

it eases my concerns.

And good luck on Wednesday! Will be thinking of you and watching

for posts as you feel up to it.

Hugs,

Fran

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> Hi All,

>

> My surgery is coming up fast! My pre-op appointment is next Tues

and

> I'm scheduled for 8:30am on Wed. I've met quite a few people who

have

> had this surgery in the past few months. They all say its the

best

> thing they ever did. I figure it has 3 positives: 1. Better Jaw

> functionality 2. Improvement of looks 3. Weightloss!

>

> Has anyone experienced a sense of claustophia when they first wake

up

> in recovery? I'm afraid I'll be out of it and confused that my

mouth

> is wired shut. Any tips on eating? I have a blender recipe book,

got

> vaseline for lips, nasal decongestion liquid, a water pik, a new

> blender and a Doodle Pro for the first day of swollen lips when I

> can't enunciate. I'm heading out this weekend to get protein

shakes

> ect. Am I missing anything?

>

> Good Luck to anyone one else having surgery soon!

>

>

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