How can you tell that swelling is gone from your face after jaw sugregy?

lbaven · Oct 2, 2011, 12:54 PM

but this about my jaw. My jaw is the major topic and everything also is minor details. Why it is a big deal with you?

ScottGem · Oct 2, 2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lbaven

but this about my jaw. My jaw is the major topic and everything also is minor details. Why it is a big deal with you?

Exactly, this is about your jaw so all your questions about your jaw should be in one thread, instead of spreading them out in different threads. This helps you by allowing us to see all the details together to help you better.

This is a big deal to me because, as a moderator on this site, it is part of my responsibility to see that the site is used as efficiently as possible.

lbaven · Oct 5, 2011, 09:20 AM

Because I had jaw suregy since August 17,2011. I am scare when they are washing my hair they going damage my mouth. I want to wash my hair on October 1,2011 but I hestiate didn't do it.

lbaven · Oct 5, 2011, 09:22 AM

My suregon say when abiout eight weeks, you can eat meat. I am in the sixth week of recovery. So I wondering to know can I eat meat?

Wondergirl · Oct 5, 2011, 09:25 AM

You have two weeks to wait before you are allowed to eat meat. Be patient. Then you will eat only tender meat like chicken or turkey, cut it into small pieces, and chew on the "good" side of your mouth.

joypulv · Oct 5, 2011, 09:30 AM

Red meats and pork are harder to digest and require lots of chewing, or your digestive tract is working overtime to break down the tough proteins. Ask if you can start with hamburger, if you crave beef so much.

JudyKayTee · Oct 5, 2011, 10:25 AM

Yes, of course you can have your hair washed. Remind the beautician (I would not have the shampoo person wash my hair following surgery) that you had surgery a month and a half ago and ask her to be gentle. I would be more afraid of the hair dryer than the shampoo.

Unless your Physician tells you NOT to have a professional wash your hair I'd take a deep breath and get it done.

JudyKayTee · Oct 5, 2011, 10:26 AM

The Doctor said to wait 8 weeks, correct?

You are now at the 6 week mark.

The answer appears to be to wait 2 more weeks (unless I'm missing something).

JudyKayTee · Oct 5, 2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottGem

Exactly, this is about your jaw so all your questions about your jaw should be in one thread, instead of spreading them out in different threads. This helps you by allowing us to see all the details together to help you better.

This is a big deal to me because, as a moderator on this site, it is part of my responsibility to see that the site is used as efficiently as possible.

There are at least 3 new threads regarding jaw sugregy (surgery). These should be combined.

I also note the continuing use of "because I want to know."

JudyKayTee · Oct 5, 2011, 10:38 AM

Disagrees are for incorrect FACTUAL information. What about my answer don't you like? The Doctor said to eat meat in 8 weeks. It's now 6 weeks. You wanted to know how much longer before you can eat meat.

I think it's rather simple math.

Not picking on you, but it's surgery, not suregy.

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