7th June 2003
I had mine out when I was 13 and it was a breeze for me.
I was knocked out completely and I think the worst part is when you're waking up. You really can't go back to sleep but you're so tired you just want to doze off. Also, the recovery area where I was was fairly noisy. Also, at least for me, the anesthesia makes you COLD!!! I always end up with piles and piles of blankets on me and I'm still shivering. The IV also hurts. Ask if you can have some local where they plan to put the IV in. Believe me, it makes a huge difference.
After getting my teeth out I slept for a few hours at home. My face was all swollen and my jaw couldn't open very far. I spent the rest of the day with frozen peas on my face, that helped. I was eating apple sauce that night and was working on fishsticks the next day. I'd stick to smoother foods just because it seems easier to keep things clean in there. And because your mouth is swollen you might have a tendency to drool. Just keep a towel handy and on your pillow and you'll be okay.
It was a bit fustrating because I couldn't talk for a day, and eating is difficult. I lost 10 pounds.
I had Tylenol with Codeine, and it worked well. Knocked me out, but it worked.
I had dissolveable sutures. At my one week check they were poking me, but I didn't want to have the oral surgeron take them out because he said it might hurt.
I was out of school when I had it done, but I've known people who've gone back to school the next day. It all depends on how well you're feeling.
Good luck! Oral surgeries are not always fun, but enjoy being able to take a break for a day or two.
Michelle
I was knocked out completely and I think the worst part is when you're waking up. You really can't go back to sleep but you're so tired you just want to doze off. Also, the recovery area where I was was fairly noisy. Also, at least for me, the anesthesia makes you COLD!!! I always end up with piles and piles of blankets on me and I'm still shivering. The IV also hurts. Ask if you can have some local where they plan to put the IV in. Believe me, it makes a huge difference.
After getting my teeth out I slept for a few hours at home. My face was all swollen and my jaw couldn't open very far. I spent the rest of the day with frozen peas on my face, that helped. I was eating apple sauce that night and was working on fishsticks the next day. I'd stick to smoother foods just because it seems easier to keep things clean in there. And because your mouth is swollen you might have a tendency to drool. Just keep a towel handy and on your pillow and you'll be okay.
It was a bit fustrating because I couldn't talk for a day, and eating is difficult. I lost 10 pounds.
I had Tylenol with Codeine, and it worked well. Knocked me out, but it worked.
I had dissolveable sutures. At my one week check they were poking me, but I didn't want to have the oral surgeron take them out because he said it might hurt.
I was out of school when I had it done, but I've known people who've gone back to school the next day. It all depends on how well you're feeling.
Good luck! Oral surgeries are not always fun, but enjoy being able to take a break for a day or two.
Michelle