2006-11-17 05:31:43 · 31 answers · asked by martina_wlsh 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
It's a little sore but not that bad as I've had mines done twice! The first time was quite sore and I personally wasn't able to eat properly but I could eat. I stuck to soup for about two days then was fine. As long as you are using Listerine which is the anti-septic mouthwash they advise you to use, although you should use that anyway. The second time I got it done wasn't sore as I knew what it was like also I had a burger king about hour later so I didn't have a problem at all!!!
2006-11-17 05:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by ntsh_byd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had my tongue pierced and i can catagorically say that NO, you cannot eat straight away. In fact, for the first week, until you get the bar changed to a normal sized one, you can barely eat anything solid. It isn't sore when it is done, but afterwards it is incredibly sore. Your tongue will swell, making it difficult to talk/eat, and the bar they pierce with is HUGE to accommodate the swelling. The first week is hell, but when the bar is changed its fine. I've had mine for two years now and i love it. Just make sure you go to a trusted piercer, as they should always check under your tongue to make sure that your veins are in a safe place to pierce.
2006-11-19 20:20:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a little sore, but not even as bad as a nose piercing!! And no it doesnt hurt when its pierced - it just feels warm.
As for food, i got mine done on a thursday, next day was easter friday and at work we had an eater dinner laid on - proper nice big roast and melon for afters - no way i was missing out on that.
So it took me half an hour to eat this dinner!! - You just have to put food in to the side of your mouth rather than on your tongue, and be carefull whilst chewing.
I ate a lot of ice cream (great excuse hey??!) and a lot of cottage cheese.
Stay away from spicy foods and peas - Why?
Cos having small ball shaped things rolling around your tongue sends you into a blind panic thinking that your balls come off.
Oh, i was also kissing the same eveing as having it done to, just minus tongue!!!
2006-11-18 01:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by cotton-candy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got mine done a few years ago and it wasn't too sore. Would definitely have something to eat before hand and make sure you check the place out first. Mine didn't swell that much either but maybe I was just lucky. I just kept eating ice-pops and ate soft food but that only lasted 2-3 days. Its supposed to be the least likely piercing to get infected too because it's constantly being cleaned. Just follow the cleaning instructions and you should be fine(alcohol free mouth wash, I used Dentyl).
2006-11-17 06:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by 0o-Lyn-o0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had my tongue pierced for 6 years and I can eat fine...and yes it is very sore after you get it done and very hard to eat for 2 weeks or more..and even after it has healed you have to kinda train yourself to eat in a certain way cause i chiped a tooth like 2 months after i had it done but no problems now though
2006-11-17 05:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by honeyEMT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally haven't had it done, but a few of my friends have. They couldn't eat the rest of that day, and had to eat soft things for a few days. They all said it was very sore after, and it was very swollen so it made it hard to talk. I had my librae pierced and it was hard for me to eat fr about a week, because every time I'd eat I'd get my teeth caught on the backing of the piercing and it'd pull on it! Just make sure to take some Motrin (to help with the swelling) and keep it clean. Also, you might want to suck on some ice...that's what all of my friends did to help with the swelling also.
2006-11-17 05:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by Huliganjetta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is sore, no, do not eat straight after.
Be sure you eat before having it pierced, and afterward for at least a day you want to stick to a fairly liquid diet so you don't move your tongue around much and aggravate the new piercing.
2006-11-17 05:59:06 · answer #7 · answered by Popppy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will be sore. Most people experience swelling and difficulty eating solid foods. Often people have to readjust eating habits until the piercing heals.
You will be able to eat, but probably not whatever you want. Avoid spicy and acidic food for a while as they often irritate the mouth.
Keep the piercing clean and take an anti-inflammatory and you'll be fine.
2006-11-17 05:38:47 · answer #8 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my tongue pierced and it got hella sore!! I couldn't eat for 3 days after. And it hurt really bad every morning and I kinda talked funny and had alot of saliva. But now I don't even feel it in there.
2006-11-17 05:35:10 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me biting my tongue hurt more than my tongue piercing. It is hard to eat for a few days after but after that you can eat anything. Just make sure you clean your mouth with listerine after you but anything in your mouth so you don't get a infection.
2006-11-17 07:49:38 · answer #10 · answered by Staci R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋