RE: lower jaw advancement 7/13

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My doc orders ice for the first 48 hours, then heat.

Important to take in fluids. if milky stuff makes mucous for you, try

broth, blended soups etc. If you're wired, you'll probably have to

strain them. If you're not, you'll have an easier time.

But the more fluids, the quicker the swelling goes away...

Cammie

> I had lower advancement yesterday morning and was home by noon. since

> then the swelling on my face is getting bigger and bigger. i know

> thats normal and even though I applied ice-packs, they don't seem to

> have worked as right now my cheeks are at the point of bursting.

>

> Question: When should i start applying heating pads to bring the

> sweeling down?

>

> I am having such a hard time taking in any fluids. I had an ensure

too

> but I ended up having a mucus like feeling feeling in my throat.

>

>

> And its so hard to not talk. I still can't believe I'll be like this

> for next 8 days.

>

> Namrita.