Day 4 post-op

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Hi Everyone!

I tried posting a few days before my surgery on Aug 19 (last Fri) but

my post was lost and never appeared. Anyhow, here I am on the flip

side of surgery and I wanted to contribute to the very useful

conversation going on here by sharing some of my experiences and

addressing other questions that have come up on the list.

I had upper with split, lower, geniolasty, septoplasty, inferior

turbinate reduction and my wisdom teeth pulled. YIKES! The surgery was

for functional (not cosmetic) reasons.

I came home from the hospital on Sunday and quickly graduated from

syringes to cups (what a relief) and from hospital broth/juice to Boost

and Ensure. This was SO great because I found the protein drinks easier

to swallow and get down than more watery fluids/food.

My swelling peaked around 36 hours (typical) and it's slowly coming

down. Left side much worse than right; this is typical that sides will

be uneven. Some yellow bruising occurring. I am supposed to brush five

times a day and I'm taking a liquid antibiotic for a few more days. My

teeth ache but pain has not been a huge issue. Bigger deal is just

dealing with swelling and also dealing with constant lightheadedness (I

bled a lot during surgery and had the two units i donated transfused).

My nose leaks a bit (watery fluid). NOt a pretty picture but hey, it's

temporary. I have a splint and rubber bands and will see the OS

tomorrow for my first check up.

Some of the best advice i got here was to have lots of lip balm around!

Other great advice I've gotten: keep your attitude positive. Don't try

to do too much but do take a walk when you feel up to it. I'm talking a

little (it's hard) but my mom understands me pretty well!

Sleeping is awful; just can't get comfy. ANy suggestions on that front?

Best wishes to all who are healing!

Kurdgurl