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Re: DAY 5

Posted by Zach on October 09, 2001 at 18:00:33:
In Reply to: DAY 5 posted by UPPPBUCK on October 09, 2001 at 16:26:17:
Hey Buck,
I was at day 5 for the same surgeries just last week (see my early posts) and had some of the same questions.
Regarding the white stuff, CMK is right. The white stuff is simply mucousa. It probably fills the pockets where your tonsils used to be, right? That's completely normal. There is also tons of saliva in your mouth. This is what causes the snoring more than your removed (or tucked?) uvula. Around Day 10, you'll notice that your mouth is remarkably clear of saliva.
I had my uvula tucked to the top of my palate instead of removed and it's funny to look at it but it's better up than down.
Regarding dissolving pills, I'm on Day 13 now and still have not swallowed a single pill. I'm taking liquid Centrum instead of my normal Centrum tablets. I took Percocet 7.5 for pain but was told to dissolve it in hot water. I did that and added cold water to make it comfortable to drink. Once the pill is dissolved, it doesn't matter what temperature the water is. The potency is all still there. Try that instead. You really don't want anything that solid in your throat at Day 5.
One of the most important things is to keep your nose as clear as possible. My doctor had my on a nasal steriod spray two weeks before the surgery to make sure that my nose would be clear come the big day. I've been told to stay on it a time longer to help keep me breathing through my nose, instead of my mouth so I don't let in too much dust, etc.
If you have any stitches, be sure to to tear any or you'll bleed.
I just had my checkup yesterday and was told that the pockets where the tonsils used to be will fill in about 2 - 4 weeks. It's similar to watching your gums fill in after having your wisdom teeth removed.
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Zach

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