Car wreck. Fractured Jaw

The car was totaled. Pixabay public domain image
@akalinus (44366)
United States
May 13, 2016 2:37pm CST
Just when I think things were getting too boring, the phone rings. I am informed that my son's girl friend is going to be staying here for a few days. She was in a car wreck and fractured her jaw in several places among other injuries. Does anyone have any experience in dealing with this? How do you help someone with a jaw fracture? What on earth can they eat? Did you ever get injured in a car wreck?
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minisam
@miniam (9151)
• Bern, Switzerland
14 May 16
l would feed them liquids. Sorry to hear that, hope it`s not as bad as it sounds
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
14 May 16
They never showed up. Just waiting to see what's next.
Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
14 May 16
It is not that bad. She came in eating pizza. She said it was a hairline fracture, so I guess she can eat regular food. Thank goodness for that.
minisam
@miniam (9151)
• Bern, Switzerland
14 May 16
@akalinus Maybe some delays or she was not feeling well enough to travel, l have never broken anything so l dont know how bad it can be.
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
5 Jul 18
@akalinus I never fractured my jaw. Didn't she go to her doctor to find out what to do and see him or her?
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
5 Jul 18
She went to the hospital.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
5 Jul 18
@akalinus What did they say for her to do?
Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 May 16
Oh I feel so bad for her! =( My friend had that happen when we were kids. She had to drink yogurt, and soup out of a straw because she couldn't open her mouth enough for a spoon. It was awful. =( I hope your son's girlfriend heals quickly.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
13 May 16
Thank you. It sounds bad what you went through. I hope she heals quickly.
Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
13 May 16
Sorry for that poor girl. I guess she has to eat liquids from a straw.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69157)
• Centralia, Washington
13 May 16
Ensure drink would get the poor lady some vitamins and calories.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
13 May 16
That is a good idea. Maybe I should go to Walmart and see what I can get.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69157)
• Centralia, Washington
13 May 16
@akalinus At least the drinks would help with basic needs.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 May 16
I was going to suggest liquids fed through a straw but I see in the comments that the break isn't as bad as it could be. I bet her jaw is sore though.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
14 May 16
ive got a fractured leg and it needs proper care but that one is hard cause it's the jaw thats broken. im sorry to hear that by the way. probably wait until you see her and take it from there. goodluck.
joy
@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
14 May 16
haha it was a relief then when you saw her eating that. well now, i hope you guys will have some fun time together.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
14 May 16
It was nowhere as bad as I thought. I think my son exaggerated just a little. She walked into the house eating pizza. I'm glad I don't have to worry about feeding her enough to keep her alive.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
13 May 16
Oh no! I hope she gets better soon! Probably soups, mash potatoes, liquids, smoothies. Soft foods.
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