Tip #1: Buy adult bibs
If you’re having jaw surgery, you’re going to be messy for a while. Check your dignity at the door to spare your clothes and minimize clean up after meals and hygiene routines by wearing a bib - to get an adult size, you’ll need to shop “elderly” *sigh*.
You won’t be have full oral motor functions or sensations - you’ll probably be numb and you won’t be able to open your mouth fully, so spills are inevitable.
The food you’ll be able to eat in early recovery will be liquid or gelatinous - both of which have a way of getting *everywhere*. You’re also going to have a long oral and nasal hygiene process (lots of rinses, nasal lavage and sprays) and those get messy, too.
I recommend getting one with a pocket at the bottom to catch spills. Your comfy recovery pants will thank you!
Wearing an adult bib isn’t sexy. But it can be a little cuter with some print! I recommend these ($24.99 on Amazon) and these ($22.85 on Amazon). Both have snap pockets to catch “crumbs” (in this case, getaway jello and soup). They come in 3 pack sets which is useful so you don’t need to clean after every meal - you’ll be busy enough!
I had wiggle room around the neck, so using a towel underneath during particularly messy activities (like warm salt water rinses) helps with the mess!