/Re: Dec. 6th

November 16, 2005

Congratulations ! Don't be scared, it's exciting, and it will soon be over

and you'll be

on the other side, recovering and so glad you did it.

I don't have sippie cups, but should probably get one at this point ... you can

get them in

the baby section of the grocery store. They're just a small cup with a removable

lid that

has a raised straw-like slit to pour the drink straight into your mouth.

As for syringes, they gave me a bagful at the hospital, along with a long piece

of IV tubing,

which I cut into 4 inch sections and screw onto the end of each syringe where

the needle

would normally go. I shoot all food and drink down my throat, and it works

great. I

wouldn't bother buying them, as I'm sure your hospital can just give you some.

I'm on my

6th day post op, and have only broken one so far, and still have a bunch waiting

to be

used.

Best of luck! Don't be scared! It's a good thing that it's finally happening,

and hey: at least

YOU get to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner! I keep joking that i'll be sipping a

" Thanksgiving

Smoothie " while everyone else is chowing down

Best,

Jen

surgery date: 11/10/05

upper, lower, and genio

>

> Hi all,

> Well, its settled. I will use the first surgeon (the one recommended by my

dentist) and I

have set the date to Dec.6. OH DEAR!!!! FEAR!!!!

> A friend has recommended that I invest in some sippy cups and also large

vetrinarian

syringes to help w/food intake. Any ideas as to where to buy sippy cups?

> Thanks,

>

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