Off to the butcher... errm, I mean dentist

[andrewmck]

Well, I'm off to the hospital now to see the oral surgeon and get these 4 wisdom teeth removed.

Not at all looking forward to it (full anaesthetic day surgery) and looking forward even less to 3 or 4 days of a swollen and sore mouth and jaw.

But, once it is done it will mean an end to the horrible pain I've had every few months.

See you all on the other side.

Comments

[tillianion.livejournal.com]

Oh jeepers, I had all four done at once, and the swelling! I had no neck, my chin was directly connected to my chest. I survived on cuppa soup until after about three days, I felt I could drive well enough to get me to a takeaway, and I got chips which I could push between my teeth and then crush against the roof of my mouth. Those chips still rate as one of the best meals I've ever had.

Hope that you have a better time of it, and there's someone there to look after you until you're better.

[ashr501.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm sorry your op didn't turn out too well. I'm very surprised at how well mine is. Minimal swelling and pain (although I'm sure the painkillers are helping a lot there) and it is a lot less than I expected to endure.

Chips! Now that sounds like a great idea. Something warm, and with some actually substance would be great. I love yoghurt and icecream and pureed fruit, but it just doesn't fill you up. No matter how much I have I still feel hungry. Some hot chips would be wonderful!