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Jaw Surgery: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Okay so I wanted to make this post about what items were useful during jaw surgery. I think everyone does this but everyone's recovery is a little different. Things I loved (the good ): Jaw bra - it held bags of peas and ice packs so beautifully. And it was so easy to take on and off Aquaphor - Amazing for my lips that were all cracked, etc. Still use it!!! Stool softener - Trust me. Boogie wipes - My nose was the grossest of gross. These were SO amazing. Protein powder - Put it in all of my smoothies Neck pillow - Wore it around the house. Loved it. Vaporizer - Get one. Now. Recliner - It was the only way I could sleep for the first week. This was one of the main reasons I stayed at my mom's, lol. Their recliner is seriously the comfiest chair in the world. And it's biggg. Although the cats usually take claim over it so I had a few cats jump on me in the middle of the night, but nothing too painful, hahahaha. Squeeze bottle for water - Only way I got m...

Getting ready...

So I've been preparing for this jaw surgery for a really long time now. I've been compiling a list of items that I will want/need so I'd be ready. Now that it is LESS than a month away- I should probably get to buyin some of this stuff. Especially if I want to get them cheap and online. I know everyone's recovery is a little different but I'm hoping I'm able to use most of this stuff: Things To Buy: Bed Buddy   Jaw Bra Aquaphor Children's Motrin Fiber supplement Protein powder Q-tips Moist Facial Cleansing Towelettes Boogie Wipes Kleenex with Aloe or Lotion Wisp Brushes Notebook to write down meds/times NutriSqueeze Bottle  and/or syringe neck pillow (need a new one) (borrowing my mom's) Pedestal Mirror Food: Go Go Squeeze  and other types of baby food (going to be pretty easy to feed Amelia and I for the first few weeks, haha) Naked Juice Ensure Gatorade Smoothie ingredients (or packs) Beef Broth Jello I'm sure ...