Jen/Re: NO to olive oil after all!

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Hi Jen,

I find it interesting that your OS is using tape to support your

lip. My upper lip is a little bit droopy from surgery on June

28th. I wish my OS would of mentioned the tape. I sure hope it

works for you.

So sorry to hear about your rash and I hope this gets better for

you. As far as your swelling goes, I am with you on this one as I

look at my swollen face from surgery yesterday!

Hang in there because it does get better!

--Caboose

>

> 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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