Jen/ Caboose/Re: NO to olive oil after all!

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Jen,

Please don't let my story scare you because you are so right in that

there are many success stories out there! Your screws and plates

coming loose is a very slim chance. It is a possiblility that the

inflammation I was having may have something to do with the loose

plate and screws. I will surely let you know what my OS says next

week at my post op appt.

Love to see your pics! I have mine posted under --Caboose..I

will possibly post some more with this swelling maybe in a few days!

> > >

> > > At first, I thought olive oil was a nice lubricant for the

lips,

> > albeit one that dried quickly

> > > and needed to be reapplied often. I still had tape supporting

my

> > droopy lower lip, and

> > > didn't realize that the oil was dripping and settling under

the

> > tape. I gave myself a rash on

> > > my chin and under my lower lip, and now need special cream!

Aargh!

> > >

> > > Now, I have bought Aquaphor by Eucerin in the skincare section

of

> > CVS, based on another

> > > patient's recommendation here on the site, and it works

> > wonderfully. Just keep it gooped

> > > on all the time, and there is minimal peeling. While I hate

using

> > a petroleum product on

> > > my lips, I gotta admit: it works! So I'll keep using it, and

> > advise others to do the same. a

> > > 1.75 oz. tube cost me $5.99, totally worth it for the relief

it

> > provides my lips.

> > >

> > > Damned rash! Just another wicked element to add to this

swollen,

> > droopy lipped face! Ah

> > > well, I wear it all like a badge of honor, and when I walk

around

> > outside and people look at

> > > me funny, I just feel proud because they have no idea what

I've

> > actually been through

> > >

> > > jen

> > >

> >

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