On Monday 17th June, CLAPA held a live Q&A on the topic of 'Recovery from Surgery' with an expert panel of volunteers with lived experiences or from cleft specialist teams.
00:00 : Introductions
03:30: Repair Surgery, is it true children can have night terrors after surgery?
05:15: Repair Surgery, how do we keep hands out of children's mouths after palate surgery?
08:00: Repair Surgery, are there any foods to avoid after palate surgery?
10:02: Repair Surgery, how do we know if my babies palate is healing as it should?
12:14: Repair Surgery, should I be worried if my child can't use a dummy or bottle after surgery?
14:26: Repair Surgery, how long can we expect tube weaning to go on for after surgery?
15:22: Repair Surgery, what should we do to help healing and prevent scarring?
19:20: Repair Surgery, at what point can I see my child after surgery?
21:13: Kate's story (a parent of a child born with a cleft)
31:38: ABG Surgery, how long is recovery and how long can I expect to be off school?
33:33: ABG Surgery, is there anything I can or can't eat after ABG Surgery?
34:29: Lucy's story (an adult born with a cleft lip and palate)
48:05: Surgery as an adult, does the length of stay vary?
48:55: Surgery as an adult, can I expect to be home the same day after surgery?
50:24: Jaw Surgery, what do you recommend to eat and how long does it take for swelling to go down?
54:12: Lip Surgery, How long will the scar be red for, and how can I help my scar to heal?
55:40: ABG Sugery, what is the age for ABG surgery?
56:50: Thank you and round up.
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