tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634728914453211525.post8169061359586142623..comments2023-10-11T07:12:40.953-07:00Comments on Wired Lady: Time to Doll Up!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634728914453211525.post-52534391091230016732008-03-28T09:42:00.000-07:002008-03-28T09:42:00.000-07:00Oh those Taco Bell commercials are the worst! All...Oh those Taco Bell commercials are the worst! All I wanted when I had my surgery was there "Nachos Bel Grande". I actually did settle for a soft taco, just used the Ultimate Chopper and swollowed the little chucks (but that was at like 3 weeks post op).Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05478030263880192596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634728914453211525.post-15894681756977155102008-03-27T21:05:00.000-07:002008-03-27T21:05:00.000-07:00I had lower jaw surgery three weeks ago today! I ...I had lower jaw surgery three weeks ago today! I was just telling someone today how excited I was to finally be able to wash my hair after 3 days. So I know how you feel, it's a big step! <BR/><BR/>I agree with anonymous, I purchased a humidifier and that helped me out tons. My lips were so chapped, cracked, swollen and although they were numb, they were sore. The humidifier helped! I also found Kiehl's lip balm #1 to be the miracle item. <BR/><BR/>Again, I'm shocked at how far I've come in three weeks. I think after about 4 days my recovery was on the downhill slope. Granted I still have some minor pain, but nothing a little Tylenol and Advil can't control. BUT, BEWARE. You will start to feel better than you are, so don't over do it! I've had to sit at home at nights for a week, feeling like I could be out and about, but really I can't. Rest, rest, rest is key!<BR/><BR/>HANG IN THERE! You'll be coasting before you know it. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!<BR/><BR/>And isn't it freaky how many food commercials there are?! I've wanted a burrito for a few weeks now, and I never like burritos!Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422696809797510332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634728914453211525.post-70099289728250888322008-03-27T17:04:00.000-07:002008-03-27T17:04:00.000-07:00I second the humidifier.I found sleeping... stress...I second the humidifier.<BR/><BR/>I found sleeping... stressful. I was always really uncomfortable when I woke up, and I woke up often. Other advice -- if the medicine you're prescribed for pain or whatever helps you sleep, take it right before bed. If sometime keeps you up (Sudafed for me), stay away. Also, don't fight it too much. You're body's still healing, so if you're not tired except from 4am - 1pm, let yourself sleep then for a little while. 4am can be kind of lonely, though...allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963429128931726839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634728914453211525.post-68923271856447964842008-03-27T15:15:00.000-07:002008-03-27T15:15:00.000-07:00Hi there Wired Lady!I've enjoyed your blog for a w...Hi there Wired Lady!<BR/>I've enjoyed your blog for a while now and I am glad to see that your surgery went well! I had my surgery in the fall (upper and lower) and now am 6 months post op. I was wired for 6 weeks. The first few weeks I had a hard time sleeping as I was adjusting to breathing- it was nearly impossible to breathe through my mouth because of the splint. And, I had never been able to really breathe through my nose before! I did a lot of sleeping in 4 hour chunks and the nights were the hardest, so I can totally relate. Do you have a humidifyer? I found that the moist air kept things feeling better, and kind of calmed me down a little. FYI, my recovery has been fantastic and I can honestly say that going through with the surgery was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Wishing you a speedy recovery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com