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My Double Jaw Surgery Recovery Essentials
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items Everything I’m using (or wish I’d had!) to make recovery from double jaw surgery a little more comfortable. From soft foods and liquid meal staples to ice packs, cozy pillows, skincare, and self-care items that help you feel human again — this list i...
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Nutrition & Hydration
Comfort & Pain Relief
Practical Must-Haves
Little Luxuries (Self-Care)
Nutrition & Hydration
Soft foods, meal replacements, straws, cups — all the things that helped me stay nourished and hydrated when chewing wasn’t an option. These were true lifesavers in the first weeks!
At about week 3 I was able to use these a bit more. They hold a lot more than the syringe I got from the hospital.
Plastic Squeeze with Narrow Mouth
My special treat for getting through another day. It's not too thick and is so good.
Gluten-Free Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix - 12-Pack
Easy to get down, tasted really good because it wasn't salty or sweet. filled me up too.
Mission BBQ Corn Casserole
Easy to make how much I wanted and the consistency I needed.
Bob's Red Mill Vegan Potato Flakes -
I wanted really cold drinks and this watermelon smooth was at the top of my list. It also was very hydrating
Watermelon Smoothie Recipe
If I wasn't drinking water I was asking for apple juice. helped with the crushed up Tylenol to go down (that does not taste good)
Apple Juice
Comfort & Pain Relief
Ice packs, jaw wraps, pillows, and other little comforts that made managing pain and swelling more bearable. Small things that can make a big difference when you’re healing.
On top of all my other pillows a little toddler pillow was (and still is) a life saver. It's just the perfect size to prop up and rest my head without it getting in the way.
Toddler Pillow
You ice your face sooooo much, this was nice to make it hands free and the cloth was soft and not too cold.
Ice Pack Head Wrap for Face & Jaw Pain
I use these pillow every day. I like the velcro so you can change the position of the pillows to how you need them.
Orthopedic Wedge Pillow Set After Surgery
You ice so much, this was nice to have so I could go really slow along my jawline
Ice Roller
I used this around my head to hold a wash cloth for drooling or ice packs. Really helped in the most random ways.
Premium 4 Inch Elastic Bandage Wrap, 6 Pack
Extra all the time, you never don't want a cold ice pack for the swelling
Small Reusable Ice Packs for Injuries, 6 Pack
Practical Must-Haves
All the random but essential things: from extra toothbrushes and rinse cups to lip balm and face wipes — these made daily care so much easier when I couldn’t move much.
I used these to get more fluids that were thicker in, at about week 4 or 5
Condiment Squeeze Bottles 16 OZ, 2 PACK
These specific spoons! these were the only way I was getting oatmeal, mashed potatoes, etc down.
Munchkin® White Hot® Safety Baby Spoons, 4 Pack
the only way I could even remotely brush my teeth with my splint in.
Extra Soft Baby Toothbrush Pack, 2 Count
definetly helped with the bottom of my mouth while my splint was in.
Waterpik Cordless
You need this to help with the congestion. You need to run this 24/7
Humidifier
You drool a lot, you will want these everywhere all the time
Mainstays 18-Pack White Washcloths
Your lips get really dry. This was thick and worked well with all the swelling that I had
Aquaphor | Lip Balm
for the first 4 weeks I needed this every day multiple times a day. You can't swallow pills for a long time.
Ezy Dose Pill Crusher & Grinder, Small Blue
I still use this every day when I'm eating and I'm 9 weeks post surgery. It's hard to feel anything because you are numb so watching myself swallow was a huge help in recovery.
Table Desk p Mirror
Little Luxuries (Self-Care)
A few things just for my sanity: cozy blankets, soothing skincare, and little treats that made me feel more like myself while stuck at home recovering.
My number one favorite thing I had, this blanket is so soft. It literally feels like you are being wrapped in a hug
Cloud Throw Blanket
My favorite author, I have read almost all of her books. they are easy to read and help pass the time on a slow afternoon
The Night We Met (Deluxe Edition)
Cozy and warm. Great for resting up in bed or on the couch
Rib Knit Slouch Women's Crew Socks - Ugg
Button down pajamas, I didn't want to put much over my head when I was really swollen so these were nice to have and comfortable.
Printed Poplin Women's Button-Down Pajama Set - Blue Stripe, XS