Re: Post op - 3 days, Upper and Lower Jaw Surgery

January 15, 2005

great to hear the good news!!!

i too believe that prayer and a positive attitude were the key factors

in my quick recovery and successful surgery. great to hear a another

prayer story!

my swelling was minimal at day 3, but by day 5 i had swelled up

significantly more. after 5 it did decrease; not as quick as i would

of liked but i did see less swelling everyday. hopefully this isn't

the case with you! my surgery was 4 hours 45 minutes, and i had upper

lower and genio- so it sounds like i probably will have more swelling

than you.

are you wired or rubberbanded? on a liquid diet?

gina

>

> Hi there,

> Well I am now officially 3 days post op. Had my upper moved forward

> and lower moved back on Wed, Jan 12th. I think my surgery went

> surprisingly well. I had hardly any brusing and not too much

> swelling. The operation lasted 1 hr and 20 mins and I was in recoverd

> for 2 hours and then overnight in the hospital. I was released the

> next morning at 10am and am recovering slowly but surely.

>

> I haven't had to take any of my Tylenol 3's, no pain, just sticking

> to the anti inflammatory's and antibiotics. I am drinking smoothies

> and tomato soup today with some grated chedder cheese for added

> protein. I am rinsing 5-7 times a day and brushing. I will do

> everything in my power to risk infection!

>

> It is quite the process but I am already feeling like I have way more

> energy. I had a lot of people praying for me and I truly believe this

> is what has helped me the most. That, and a great caretaker!

>

> The first few days I would have liked a bib as I was drooling quite

> uncontrollably. My bottom lip is still quite swollen but I am no

> longer drooling which is very helpful. I have taken a shower everyday

> and this helps me feel better.

>

> Any questions please let me know!

>

> Cheers, Jen

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