jay

and do u have any suggestions for how to get the swelling down faster?

RomanianGlamour

Until it heals (10-14 days to fully heal) but some people actually get a lisp.. I still talk abit funny & I've taken mine out.

To reduce swelling eat lots of chipped/ crsuhed or small pieces of ice, frozen yoghurt, iceypoles, slushies, cold drinks.. basically anything cold!
Use Difflam-CT throat lozenges.
Keep cold water in the fridge & add lots of ice to make it really cold, drink this when you first wake up in the morning. The swelling will be worse than usual because when you lie down more blood goes to your head, sip the iced water very slowly, this will help alleviate the swelling.

Good Luck.

madashmom2002

had mine done 3 years ago, it's a "his and hers" piercing. It' goes down and back up; I wear a banana bar. Okay, don't have it done two days before Thanksgiving like I did!!! Bad idea. Lots of listerine.....carry a small bottle around with you. Lay off the beer for about a month, the yeast does nasty things. And as for talking funny, it's no worse then talking with a big wad of gum in your mouth.

Liana

I had my tongue pierced a year and a half ago. I ate the same day. some chicken. lol. It did get swollen. I talked like an idiot. I suggest you drink liquids only (preferably clear liquids). Rinse with a non alcohol based mouth wash after you drink, eat or smoke or wake up. Please try to avoid making out or oral sex. It can get ugly. My best friends piercing took about 7 months to heal because she didnt care for it properly. She ended up developing Keloids (scarring). If you care for it, you should be able to switch it in 2 weeks. They told me to wait a month but I was fine. Also, brushing your teeth 2-3 times a day is very important. Otherwise you can develop plaque on your tongue and/or piercing. ENJOY!