Re: Very STRESSED new member!

[Guest guest]

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I am wired shut right now. Day 8 Post-Op with upper

jaw advancement. I should also point out I have

really bad allergies, so yes I was very scared at

first, but to tell you the truth nothing bad ever

happend. I do sleep slightly elevated, this helps me.

I sleep with 2 oversize pillows.

I would recommend you get liquid DimeTapp (grape

flavor) is nice. I take an adult dose 2 times a day

and it keeps me pretty clear. I do have a little

conjestion in the morning when I wake up, but I take a

nice steamy shower, eat and then take my DimeTapp.

I did have lots of conjestion the first couple of days

Post-op. I think it started to fade on Day 4 or 5.

Remember if you vomit all your drinking is liquid so

it will go right through. Just let it happen and try

not to panic. I did vomit 1 time in the hospital. It

was not as bad as I thought it might be.

Cheer Up and Goodluck.

We will be here for ya waiting to hear your great news

when your all done.

Regards,

Will

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> Hi everyone,I'm & this is my first time

> checking in.

> My surgery date is 15 April 05 at the Southern

> General Hospital in

> Glasgow.I'm having upper jaw advancement with

> impaction & lower jaw

> reduction.Here's my biggest fear - WIRES POST

> SURGERY!!!

> Most people are banded after surgery.Is there anyone

> out there who

> can tell me what to expect?

> Cant quite get my head around how i'm gonna be able

> to breathe when I

> wake up.Had lots of reassurance from my surgeon but

> I'm still not

> convinced! What happens if I vomit,nasal congestion

> etc? This is

> worrying me more than the thought of pain! HELP!

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