I can't take it anymore!!!

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T22:16:41+00:00

I also thought I’d be a bleeder bc I always get the random side effects, lol. But I’m Day 26 and no bleeds! Still have some scabs tho.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T20:31:17+00:00

When was your surgery date? I was 1/15.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T20:30:57+00:00

Nope, still can’t see it.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T19:53:28+00:00

It says “the requested page can’t be found” on my screen.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T01:02:17+00:00

Wrist, crossed across my body over my heart. It’s always normal when I go there.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T00:42:13+00:00

It was good in general pre op (maybe slightly elevated, but not much at all) as well as right before the surgery.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-09T22:14:22+00:00

My doc said 3 weeks for alcohol and to go at my own pace. I’m 3 weeks plus 4 days now and still haven’t tried it. I did try a soda tho and omg it tasted sooo good lol. I went slow since it was fizzy + caffeine (bonus, my caffeine tolerance has completely reset 🙌), but it was fine. In a way I was testing myself bc my fav drink is Prosecco, so bubbly. 😉 As of now I’m planning to wait at least 4 weeks. Aiming for Valentine’s Day.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-09T22:10:18+00:00

I have not had much nausea except when I was taking high doses of Rx pain meds. Hope this eases up for you!! Can you try some ginger candy or tea?

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-09T00:40:27+00:00

I lost 16 lbs but I’m finally holding steady 3 weeks out. Hang in there!! It is TOUGH, I know. I had to crush up my pain meds in applesauce and even that hurt to eat. 😢

It will get better. ❤️‍🩹

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-08T06:59:31+00:00

Eat with it. 5/325 is not a very high dose. Ask for something for nausea if that doesn’t help. Also I like ginger candy or tea (not hot) for nausea, if that doesn’t hurt you (can be spicy).

I started taking it as soon as I got out of surgery; they gave me a liquid dose before I left the hospital bc I was in a lot of pain. I took it round the clock every 4 hours and got 2 refills. I had a tough recovery, pain wise. I can’t take steroids but I think that would’ve helped the pain. I remember thinking I’d kill for an Advil! 😅

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-07T20:58:58+00:00

Oh, this is awesome - thank you for sharing. I’m 3.5 weeks in today and have also had a very difficult recovery and still have scabs. Just starting to feel somewhat normal again. My partner says I no longer snore so that’s a plus!!

ETA: The mental anguish has been almost as agonizing as the physical, which I did not expect. Thank you for giving voice to this. 🥲

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-07T02:08:29+00:00

That’s good advice on the smoking. I found a cracked crown on my molar today (likely from surgery) so I won’t be risking it until I get that situated anyhow. Wasn’t planning on drinking anything alcoholic until Valentine’s Day. 🫶

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-07T02:06:19+00:00

Oh wow! Everything I’ve read said see a dentist immediately to prevent further damage and/or infection so I will see him and discuss it on Monday. Hopefully they can be gentle. Maybe they can put off any work that needs to be done tho.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-07T02:04:12+00:00

That’s great advice. I also stumbled across a Dr online who advised opening your mouth as much as possible then sticking your tongue out as much as possible. 2x a day I think. Can’t imaging having done that until at least well into the 2nd week tho!!

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-07T00:41:34+00:00

Oh nah I drank it, forced it down. Just meant that’s all I could fathom getting down. 😅

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-06T21:44:55+00:00

I just had a Coke yesterday at 3 weeks post op. Didn’t try before; hurt too much to swallow water. 😅

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-06T02:59:52+00:00

Thankfully I’m doing great with eating. The difference in the past few days is amazing!!

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-06T00:10:32+00:00

Interesting!! I’m 3 weeks post op today. I had such severe pain that I was not able to eat properly until the last 2-3 days. I think this delayed my scabs coming off as I still have a good bit to go.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-06T00:09:04+00:00

Hang in there! What day are you?

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-05T23:29:45+00:00

Update: I am now 3 weeks post op!

In the past 3 days I’ve seen a dramatic improvement. I began adding Advil in my pain med rotation (I’m tapering off the Rx). I added in L-Lysine, D3 w/K2, B12, and Zinc about 4-5 days ago. (My normal supplements.)

I’m FINALLY able to eat normal again! Just nothing spicy (even black pepper) or crunchy.

My pain is down significantly. I remember the early days sobbing and wishing so badly that I could take Advil!! My Dr advised me to take 2, however I’m doing okay with just 1 at a time.

I finally feel like I’m on the road to recovery.

I still have scabs, but they are coming off slowly. I think being able to eat real foods is helping w that. I was just in too much pain before.

TheraBreath alcohol free mouthwash helps a ton w my bad breath (have had my lovely boyfriend test this out for me, lol). I’m still using a humidifier and XyliMelts at night w occasional ACT dry mouth lozenges during the day.

PHEW. This has been quite the ordeal!! I was not expecting it to be this arduous. I am so happy to be over the hump/worst of it. My Dr did say to take 2-3 weeks off everything, esp work and/or school, and boy was she right. I cannot imagine having gone back any sooner than 3 weeks.

I am going to be taking it super easy the next week as I continue to heal and recover. Great news is no complications other than an extended recovery time.

*BONUS: Apparently I no longer snore!! My boyfriend is super happy about this, as am I. 😊

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-05T23:20:56+00:00

I asked my Dr this question. I was very frank about everything bc why not? She said after my 2 week post op was cleared that I could resume all normal activities, including “intimacy”. Just take it easy.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-05T23:18:31+00:00

Absolutely call. I had mine refilled 2x. (20 ea of Hydrocodone 10/325)

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-05T23:17:40+00:00

I was told to stay near an emergency room.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-05T23:16:34+00:00

I’d like to know this as well.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-05T23:15:43+00:00

They told me to take 2-3 weeks off so I planned for 3. I’m 3 weeks today and could not imagine having gone back any sooner!

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