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2 days Post-Op Question

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DaleCruse    756

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Since I had sleeve surgery more than two years ago, I've struggled to stay hydrated. Drink up but don't chug. Good luck!

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Andell    53

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Surgery...lip balm is your friend

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suzzzzz    1,005

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I have been addicted to lip balm for years. It will help you. You may be breathing thru your mouth more than you realize.

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SharBear617    146

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I have been addicted to lip balm for years. It will help you. You may be breathing thru your mouth more than you realize.

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SharBear617    146

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Sorry, no idea why my post didn't post! Advice: stay hydrated, use a light, plain lotion on your lips with no fragrance etc, and top off with vaseline. Ditch the lip balm, it causes a vicious cycle causing you to need more and more (look it up, seriously not good in the long run). Good luck!

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Salmon.Fish    0

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Sorry, no idea why my post didn't post! Advice: stay hydrated, use a light, plain lotion on your lips with no fragrance etc, and top off with vaseline. Ditch the lip balm, it causes a vicious cycle causing you to need more and more (look it up, seriously not good in the long run). Good luck!

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It's specifically the petroleum in lip balm that further dries out your lips so stay away from Vaseline. Any petroleum/petrolatum-free balm will be fine and stop the cycle of endless dehydration/rehydration. Lips are a very good indicator or hydration status, but for the first week it will be due to the surgery. (Your lips probably got really dried out during the procedure.)

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NWJill    119

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I like Beesential orange ginger lip balm it is made with beeswax and shea Butter instead of petroleum. It smells great and softens my lips but doesn't cause the issues of traditional lip balms

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hikerdog    45

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I like Burt's Bees Coconut Pear. It was especially great post op after dry oxygey blowing on my mouth and not enough fluids.

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