Answer:
uh well, when I got it pierced the first time I was able to eat the same night(but it wasn’t easy). and the swelling went down after a few days with the help of ice. the actually piercing is the most painful part. and the second time, I ate the next day, drinking was no problem either time.
but i did have a lisp and a little trouble eating the week afterwards. just make sure you eat a lot before you get it done, because everyone’s different. Some people can’t even talk after getting it pierced.