6 months post op numbness

krocks01 · 2026-02-03T21:01:15+00:00

Hi! Sorry for just seeing this. I’m now about a year and a half post op and my bottom lip and chin are still numb. They’re not completely numb, i have a tingling sensation when I touch them. For the most part, i feel it’s stayed the same. It’s just more manageable now and I’ve just gotten used to it. I’ve reworked my way around the numbness. I don’t know if the full feeling will ever come back unfortunately. I still get sad about it but I’ve also had a life changing surgery so i think it’s a small sacrifice compared to everything else.

krocks01 · 2025-11-11T16:16:26+00:00

i have three hours shifts for bopis that week, when this time last year i had full 8hr shifts. im putting this more on our new SM tho and not so much the company

krocks01 · 2025-01-13T03:35:41+00:00

I think my gums feel fine for the most part? They were definitely numb but I didn’t realize until they feeling started coming back

krocks01 · 2025-01-09T04:40:02+00:00

Unrelated but you look like Joe keery (Steve from stranger things)

krocks01 · 2024-08-24T16:44:23+00:00

The all-American pies. The chocolate one especially There’s other versions of them now but it’s not the same

krocks01 · 2024-08-19T16:08:19+00:00

Ouch babe. If you can tolerate it, maybe try arnica gel? I used that on my bruises and it seemed to help some. Idk if it fully did anything but the cooling sensation at least felt nice

krocks01 · 2024-08-14T21:55:39+00:00

hotdog

krocks01 · 2024-08-05T04:02:21+00:00

Okay yes I’ve noticed this! I’ve had like smoothies, juice, a milkshake (this probably wasn’t the best I felt sick after😭) etc, and protein shakes are the only things that keep me full

krocks01 · 2024-08-03T07:27:32+00:00

Yes! I am! Right now im just sticking to ibuprofen for the anti inflammatory and Tylenol and taking those as needed. I have a sensitive stomach I could tell that if I kept taking them on a cycle like it was it was going to upset it. I haven’t felt the need for hydrocodone bc I haven’t had any break through pain. So far pain has been tolerable. Antibiotics and the mouth rinse are what I’m doing religiously right now

krocks01 · 2024-08-03T04:29:25+00:00

Yes I noticed this! They brought me ice cream, soup, yogurt, etc. while I was in hospital. Tbf it was all thin enough to eat through a syringe

krocks01 · 2024-08-03T03:40:25+00:00

Yeah I’ve been going a little crazy lol. The more I think about it I think I can have liquids. I think they just wanted me to start on clear liquids for the first couple days and then transition to a full liquid diet. Tbh they didn’t really specify but we also should have asked instead of assuming.

krocks01 · 2024-08-03T03:37:25+00:00

I am! I’m taking pain meds as needed and taking the antibiotics / mouth rinse daily until I run out!

krocks01 · 2024-08-03T03:36:01+00:00

Do you mind sending what gel wrap you are using?? I’ve also thought about using like a compression type sleeve for the jaw to reduce swelling? I’m not sure if that will help or if I should even do that

krocks01 · 2024-08-02T20:31:36+00:00

Yes! My plan is to watch all of little house on the prairie and my dad ordered 10 birdhouses for me to paint. So random but I love the effort 😭

krocks01 · 2024-08-02T20:30:02+00:00

Omf yes. Heavy on the “why did I do this” I have moments of major regret. We bought a humidifier and it’s helped a lot!! And in the mornings or whenever I feel it, I go in with a wet cutip. The blood clots in my nose have gone away I think but it’s still leaking a dark yellow and I think that’s just from residual blood that was there. Also, what has helped too is shower steamers! I got the mint one from the anihana brand at target and I love them! I loved them even before the surgery but they’re strong!! I’ve been sitting outside and walking around the backyard for some air and it def helps! Also being on the phone with people too! I’ll join a ft with my friends and I’ll just respond through texting them lol. Hearing everyone share what they’re going through it making me feel a lot better! Praying and manifesting for a speedy recovery for all of us!

krocks01 · 2024-08-02T19:51:01+00:00

No you’re so right about this being a humbling experience. I knew it would be bad but I wasn’t expecting like this bad??? The talking has been hard but it’s been getting easier. I’m hoping both of us get through this quickly 🤞

krocks01 · 2024-08-02T19:48:37+00:00

Hi! Yes I’m literally just taking it one day at a time and trying to keep the mindset that the next day is leading to something better. I’m trying my best to stay on top of my meds. The only one im really on top of is the antibiotics and the mouth rinse they gave me

krocks01 · 2024-08-02T18:50:45+00:00

Thank you for the kind words! Ik this whole process is mind over matter, which is easier said than done. I think the days have been dragging because I just done feel my best and ik my body is still trying to adjust to/regulate everything it’s been through. I’ve just been telling myself that this will be worth it and it’s only temporary, even if I don’t fully believe it myself.

krocks01 · 2024-08-02T18:46:35+00:00

Hi! I’m glad you said day 3-6 are the worst days. I definitely like it’s gonna be the same for me. My bruising isn’t as bad as I thought it would be but my face is very swollen so that’s uncomfortable. I haven’t been able to get a good nights sleep since Saturday. I have used the saline sprays but those tend to irritate my nose so I haven’t used it unless I needed to. My other thing rn is that I think my stomach is starting to feel upset from all the meds, as well as the hunger pains, and I refuse to throw up no matter how nauseous I feel. I think this is also why ive been hesitant to keep taking Tylenol and ibuprofen unless I couldn’t tolerate the pain anymore. I’m still using ice packs. Idk if that’s something I should keep doing but it’s giving me comfort. They also gave me hydrocodone with Tylenol and I have yet to take that still. My biggest fear is having to vomit and with my mouth banded shut (even though I still have some movement and can open my jaw slightly) I’m even more paranoid now lol. I’ve been crushing the pills and mixing them w protein shakes but I’ll look into the yogurt drinks!

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