Guest guest Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 My surgeon said ice for 48 hours; then heat. but not heat for more than about 20 minutes at a time. Other docs have different plans -- why not get someone to call for you and ask? C. > > > Hi Pamela > Glad to hear you are feeling 4342 times better(LOL), after only 9 > days post-op ....so things really do start gettin a bit better...I > Guess I am at 4 and a bit Post-op ...and I am feeling a little more > hopeful...maybe about 432 times better(ha ha )...I actually had > enough energy to wash the car today ,so I am starting to get > bored ,and I think thats a good sign.... > Still sore numb and swollen...My bottom lip has started to deflate > somwhat...Thank God cause I was pretty much sure it was going to > explode,...my jaw and chin are very puffed up still... Being banded > had me feeling uptight and clostraphobic last night..so I was freakin > out a bit...... > I went through major back surgery 5 years ago ,and I thought that was > nasty...But I,m thinkin so far this has been even more > trying......Once they untie my mouth I,m sure I will be a happier > camper... > How Long did you use ice on the swelling ?... when are you supposed > to use Heat? > I Have no bruising ,?...is that somthing that comes out later ? .... > > Hope everything keeps on gettin better for you... > Take Care > Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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