Re: Horrible Eye Stinging? THANK YOU!

[Guest guest]

Oh, thank you so much for the replies - I am relieved! The stinging

eyes were the only post-surgery issue that I thought might be

abnormal. Plus, I forgot to take my contact lenses out right before

they put me under, and although the surgeon and nurse checked me out

and assured me they must have come out on their own because there

were no signs of them anywhere, I feared they were stuck somewhere.

Thank you for your help!

Also, can anyone tell me how long you should sleep in an upright

position? It's only been a few nights, but already my back is

starting to feel it.

Thanks again - this group is great!

Meredith

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I just had surgery on Friday, 3/26, on my upper jaw for an open

> > bite. I tried to read the posts as much as possible before

going

> > in, but don't remember anyone complaining about sensitive eyes.

> >

> > My eyes have been KILLING me since surgery! They feel really

dry

> > and sting like crazy, even when they are shut. When they are

open

> > it's even worse. I haven't been able to put my contact lenses

in

> > and even wearing glasses bother me. I just wanted to know if

> anyone

> > else remembers feeling this way...

> >

> > Thank you so much for your help,

> >

> > Meredith

[Guest guest]

i would think, and this is just my opinion, that you should sleep

upright until the swelling has subsided. it started to bother me

too, so just this weekend, i started sleeping normally (i usually

sleep on my side) and i've done fine. i do have to be careful b/c if

my head isn't positioned right, i'll wake up feeling sore. i hope

i'm okay doing this, but i figure if i'm not in pain and my swelling

is gone, i'm okay.

> > > Hi everyone,

> > >

> > > I just had surgery on Friday, 3/26, on my upper jaw for an open

> > > bite. I tried to read the posts as much as possible before

> going

> > > in, but don't remember anyone complaining about sensitive eyes.

> > >

> > > My eyes have been KILLING me since surgery! They feel really

> dry

> > > and sting like crazy, even when they are shut. When they are

> open

> > > it's even worse. I haven't been able to put my contact lenses

> in

> > > and even wearing glasses bother me. I just wanted to know if

> > anyone

> > > else remembers feeling this way...

> > >

> > > Thank you so much for your help,

> > >

> > > Meredith

[Guest guest]

>

> Also, can anyone tell me how long you should sleep in an upright

> position? It's only been a few nights, but already my back is

> starting to feel it.

I'm in this stage right now. Try a small pillow behind the small of

your back, and maybe a rolled up towel behind your neck. One under

your knees might keep you from sliding down. Also pillows to either

side of you in whatever position helps. I'm in a lazy boy, and

while I can't say I'm comfortable, I am getting sleep. I can sort

of half turn on either side if I use pillows to hold me up.

Kris