Well, it has been just over a year since my TED surgery….and I can tell you that I am glad I had it done, and would recommend it to anyone. That is not to say that there are not drawbacks…I am STILL numb on both sides of my face. The left side is the most, with numbness that stretches from my upper lip to my eyebrow….the nerves around my eye are still sensitive, and it’s almost impossible to put on eyeliner without extreme pain.
I have received some very touching e-mails, and I”m glad to know that this site is helping people facing TED surgery. I’m looking into putting this blog in a different, easier to navigate format soon….
Wanted to pass along a couple of quick pre-surgery tricks for my new friend, Sarah. These three natural extracts I believe helped keep me from bruising and sped up my recovery time considerably. My doctor was amazed, and asked for the list!!
Take arnica montana…..available at most health food homeopathic areas (Boiron makes it). Take it as directed a full week before and after surgery to help with healing and bruising.
Bromalain (known as the papaya enzyme). This should be taken a week before as well, as well as during the healing process to help with inflammation. This should be taken on an empty stomach.
Monavie is also excellent to take 2 weeks before and after surgery because of it’s high antioxidant properties. I like it so much that I am a distributor: mymonavie.com/pdx
