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[froggy_dear]

Post surgery and I feel pretty good. I mean, I feel so good I almost feel like I should go into work. My last dose of vicodin was around 6 pm and Advil was around 9:30, and I woke up with no pain. My throat is a little sore, but I'm not surprised given the tiny size of my mouth. I did spit a little blood, which I think came from the lower left socket. I took a couple more advil this morning because I guess a dental professional told Daniel we should head off the pain, not react to it. It may get worse, I don't know how these things work, but until then I plan to keep away from the vicodin (and the anti-nausea meds that I take with it).

They were sure right about the sedation. It was an IV sedation. I remember them putting in the needle (I recommended my left arm, but they looked at my right before going to the left where I have a permanent hold from blood donation). And I remember them beginning to put the oxygen on my nose, but nothing after that. No sensation of half awarenes - just out and then being roused an hour later and moved to a wheel chair and then to a comfy recliner.

Oh, and I get to keep my upper right wisdom tooth, because it is tucked safely in my nasal cavity. I asked if I could get a copy of the image and they said sure, and mentioned something about a follow up appt. It is really spectacular up there: Dark nasal cavity: clearly defined white tooth hanging out at the bottom of it. I keep thinking about what a cool skull mine would be to excavate; that's the anthropologist's viewpoint right there.

And the lady business also seems to be fine. Huzzah for (probably) worrying too much!

Comments

[nearlymay.livejournal.com]

this is the most productive week ever for you. Scheduling your wisdom teeth right after your IUD was the best idea ever, since any cramps from the IUD would be managed by the wisdom teeth meds.

[froggy-dear.livejournal.com]

It is pretty productive, isn't it? And I don't think the antibiotics interfere with a Mirena, due to its local nature.

[cheerylilgoth.livejournal.com]

Did they give you a tool to irrigate the sockets with? If not, you should have mrcomfypants go back and get one post-haste. They're very necessary once you begin eating again.

[froggy-dear.livejournal.com]

No one even mentioned such a tool - I don't think there was one in the goodie bag they gave Daniel.

[cheerylilgoth.livejournal.com]

The absolute second your sockets hurt earlier than the painkillers wearing off, call your dentist and ask about an irrigator. They didn't give me one (or mention one) and food bits got stuck in the socket. Once that happens, your body attacks it like an infection (so swelling, pain, etc.). Not saying it will necessarily happen but its a good idea to be on the lookout for any warning signs. And, if you get one to just clean out the sockets after eating for the next little bit its gross/fun! Especially risotto.