There’s info, advice and links to post-op stories in this section if you’ve not seen it:
ES Information- Treatment: Surgery - Welcome / Newbies Guide to Eagle Syndrome - Living with Eagle
There’s a shopping list of suggestions for what to get ready one of our members put together in there…
Icing is very important, so have ice packs handy with a towel to wrap them in, if you have much of a journey home then maybe a neck pillow to keep you comfortable? And extra pillows or a wedge pillow as it’s best to rest propped up after surgery which along with the icing helps with calming swelling.
Quite often chewing & eating is uncomfortable after surgery, so having smoothies/ protein shakes or soft foods ready is a good idea. It doesn’t always happen but good to be prepared!
And take painkillers regularly as if you leave it too long between taking them, the pain can build up and be harder to get on top of. Depending what meds you’re on you might need a laxative!
I think quite a few of the doctors now advise walking about regularly to keep the blood flowing, and to help with swelling. I was able to do very gentle movements with my neck to stop the muscles stiffening up, but that’s not always possible depending on where the incision is…
Are you having trans-cervical (external) surgery or intra-oral? And who is doing your surgery? Sorry if you’ve mentioned it, and I’ve forgotten!
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