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yea it just means that they keep you asleep. They use machines to keep you sedated then gradually wake you back up until you are breathing on your own. Its not as bad as it seems t just means that the anesthetic keeps you quite tired for about a week or so. It's only done because otherwise your thro...

dont worry thats fine... i was sedated for 24 hours after my surgery. on the intensive care ward.... its just to ensure that your throat doesn't swell so much you can't breathe!

Does anybody know how long it takes for the stitches to dissolve???

Hi ... about the hygiene aspect of it... ive found really difficult. I've been using the mouthwash however it just dribbles out so doesnt reach all around my mouth. I have been brushing them but thats also difficult because it hurts too much for the sides of my mouth. I have been using little toothp...

Thats really helpful thanks very much. About the protein powders the hospital gave me their version of the shakes, however i just really hate milkshakes haha. ive tried some fruit juices but they are sore on my tounge because its dried out from not being able to breathe through my nose properly. :( ...

Hi guys... Its been 1 week since the date of my surgery. I had bi-maxillary so both jaws were operated on. Luckily my teeth havent been wired together but banded although I can still only manage using a syringe to eat. I was finding it very tough while in the hospital because of the non-solid diet a...