For anyone who has been there done that.. After surgery questions

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For anyone who has been there done that.. After surgery questions

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Started 1 year ago by peta0000
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peta0000
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Hi guys I am day 6 from upper, lower, chin and wisdom teeth removal few questions
for those who have been there done that!!

1, I have a REALLY sore throat, is this normal ? developed on day 3 ?

2, I have a furry tounge, which i cant seem to do anything about? any hints ? im wired shut!! been doing the mouth wash not really helping tho..

3, I CANT SLEEP !!! what can i do ??

4, I had trouble breathing but this is slowly clearing, i still have some blood trickle from my nostril now and again.. any tips on getting dry blood out ?

5, Swollen lips, with big sores on them.. is it just ice and lip goo to bring them down ? nothing faster ?

6, How long did it take you personally to get used to the numbness, to not know its there ? when did it go away even ?

Thanks guys

Posted 1 year ago #
bodybuilder1958
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Hi,

It is not unusual to have a sore throat after surgery. Nasal congestion, drainage can add to this, a liquid decongestant can help. But usually the sore throat goes away on it's own.

Your furry tongue is usually caused by not being hydrated enough. If it doesn't clear up you could have a fungal infection. Use the mouthwash your doctor gave you.

Sleeping can be tough, it's probably your nasal congestion. Prop yourself up on a few people. The first week I hardly slept at all, short cat naps was all I could manage.

The nosebleeds, nasal congestion, sinuses are blocked, use a liquid decongestant.

Swollen, dried lips, hydration, moisturizers and time.

I'm nine weeks postoperative, numbness is getting better. For some people it takes up to 6 months to go away, it takes time.

Take care, it will get better,
Joan

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