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swedeace · 03-18-2008, 02:00 AM

Hey all!

Just wanted to let you all know that I will be having oral surgery tomorrow (Tuesday) for extraction of all four of my wisdom teeth. I know some of you may have cringed while reading the first sentence, but this shouldn't be so intense as none of my wisdom teeth are impacted. There will be no digging into my roots. I'll be going into surgery tomorrow morning, and I will be resting for a couple of days from work, exercise, socializing and any other extraneous activities.

I'll have to play it by ear by the end of the week to see how next weekend will be, as far as socializing goes. I know that I will be sleeping/getting off the computer for the first 24 hours after surgery. It all depends how I feel, but I don't think my healing time will be too many days, as this isn't going to be a difficult operation.

As some of you may already know, I have never had any type of surgery in my life. Therefore, this is a little intimidating and scary for me. I know people have assured me that everything will be okay and to take it easy, but I am still feeling a little apprehensive.

I shall be back soon!

Whoa....I didn't realize this, but this thread is my 9,000th post!

Hollow · 03-18-2008, 02:58 AM

good luck. i had mine pulled last year, the procedure wasn't bad at all, just make sure you have plenty of painkillers for the next week or so.

ponytail · 03-18-2008, 06:47 AM

I had mine pulled over a month ago. It was a snap, I had no problems. Just remember no sucking on straws and rinse out your mouth with warm salt water for the first day or two. Good luck to you.

swedeace · 03-18-2008, 10:04 AM

Thanks, Sarah and ponytail!

I'm gathering my last-minute things now and doing some house cleaning before I leave in about 45 minutes. I'm still rather nervous about it. I fear the thought of something going wrong or permanent numbness happening.

I have gotten recommendations to use teabags to stop bleeding, but I am scared that there will be intense pain that I cannot control. Ugh.... I over-analyze and worry way too much.

Anyway...I am off! Thanks for your wishes!

And, I will update as soon as I am able to feel better to get to my computer.

coffield3 · 03-18-2008, 10:18 AM

Good Luck

Kristen · 03-18-2008, 11:49 AM

Good luck. I had 2 of mine out a few weeks ago (the other two came out last year). So I know what you're going through. I second the recommendation of painkillers. The first time, I took Advil left and right, LOL. Other than that, you should be fine. I never had that much pain, so maybe you won't, either.

Zebra 3 · 03-18-2008, 12:36 PM

Good advice...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponytail

Just remember no sucking on straws and rinse out your mouth with warm salt water for the first day or two.

MrCleveland · 03-18-2008, 01:43 PM

I really need to get my wisdom teeth pulled out since they're overcrowding my teeth.

One wisdom tooth grew from its side and since I have no health insurance, I still have the teeth in.

If I ever get into surgery, what will I eat the next few days?

InspectorExstead · 03-18-2008, 03:36 PM

Good luck! I have yet to have mine pulled (I'm actually avoiding it...lol), so I can't give too much advice. But painkillers are the best thing according to my friends who've had theirs pulled. Maybe take some and sleep the rest of the day. Good luck & hope you're not in a lot of pain. =)

junecleaver · 03-18-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

I really need to get my wisdom teeth pulled out since they're overcrowding my teeth.

One wisdom tooth grew from its side and since I have no health insurance, I still have the teeth in.

If I ever get into surgery, what will I eat the next few days?

Me too, those teeth cause more trouble than anything. I dont even know why we still have them if everyone gets them pulled. I guess they're like the appendix, just there to bug you, not to serve a purpose.

Superstar · 03-18-2008, 06:44 PM

Hope everything goes well. 2 of my wisdom teeth have come in so far and I'm really hoping that I won't have to have them extracted someday. The pain is bad enough when they are coming in, so I'm afraid of what it would be like to take them out

Tubehead · 03-18-2008, 09:57 PM

I got a cavited. I go thursday.have you ever gotten the gas? it makes you feel rexaled. i had my wisdome tooths pulled out. two teeh on top and two on bottom of my mouth. I don't rember if it hurt a lot. I don't think it did. good luck with your surgey.

snl 70s show fan · 03-18-2008, 10:52 PM

good luck mona and dont forget to try and rest as much as you can when you get home

Kristen · 03-18-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

I really need to get my wisdom teeth pulled out since they're overcrowding my teeth.

One wisdom tooth grew from its side and since I have no health insurance, I still have the teeth in.

If I ever get into surgery, what will I eat the next few days?

I had milkshakes, jello, etc. Anything soft, really. But after the first day, you can usually eat whatever you feel up to. I was back to a regular diet in 24 hours this time. It took a few days the first time.

dawsongirl · 03-19-2008, 12:01 AM

Hope everything went well.

Soft foods are your friends now.

03-18-2008, 02:00 AM	#1
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Wisdom Teeth Extraction Surgery Hey all! Just wanted to let you all know that I will be having oral surgery tomorrow (Tuesday) for extraction of all four of my wisdom teeth. I know some of you may have cringed while reading the first sentence, but this shouldn't be so intense as none of my wisdom teeth are impacted. There will be no digging into my roots. I'll be going into surgery tomorrow morning, and I will be resting for a couple of days from work, exercise, socializing and any other extraneous activities. I'll have to play it by ear by the end of the week to see how next weekend will be, as far as socializing goes. I know that I will be sleeping/getting off the computer for the first 24 hours after surgery. It all depends how I feel, but I don't think my healing time will be too many days, as this isn't going to be a difficult operation. As some of you may already know, I have never had any type of surgery in my life. Therefore, this is a little intimidating and scary for me. I know people have assured me that everything will be okay and to take it easy, but I am still feeling a little apprehensive. I shall be back soon! Whoa....I didn't realize this, but this thread is my 9,000th post!

03-18-2008, 10:18 AM	#5
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InspectorExstead Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: The Golden State Posts: 12,902	Good luck! I have yet to have mine pulled (I'm actually avoiding it...lol), so I can't give too much advice. But painkillers are the best thing according to my friends who've had theirs pulled. Maybe take some and sleep the rest of the day. Good luck & hope you're not in a lot of pain. =)
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03-18-2008, 02:58 AM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	good luck. i had mine pulled last year, the procedure wasn't bad at all, just make sure you have plenty of painkillers for the next week or so.

03-18-2008, 06:47 AM	#3
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I had mine pulled over a month ago. It was a snap, I had no problems. Just remember no sucking on straws and rinse out your mouth with warm salt water for the first day or two. Good luck to you.

03-18-2008, 10:04 AM	#4
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Thanks, Sarah and ponytail! I'm gathering my last-minute things now and doing some house cleaning before I leave in about 45 minutes. I'm still rather nervous about it. I fear the thought of something going wrong or permanent numbness happening. I have gotten recommendations to use teabags to stop bleeding, but I am scared that there will be intense pain that I cannot control. Ugh.... I over-analyze and worry way too much. Anyway...I am off! Thanks for your wishes! And, I will update as soon as I am able to feel better to get to my computer.

03-18-2008, 06:44 PM	#11
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Hope everything goes well. 2 of my wisdom teeth have come in so far and I'm really hoping that I won't have to have them extracted someday. The pain is bad enough when they are coming in, so I'm afraid of what it would be like to take them out

03-18-2008, 09:57 PM	#12
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	good luck I got a cavited. I go thursday.have you ever gotten the gas? it makes you feel rexaled. i had my wisdome tooths pulled out. two teeh on top and two on bottom of my mouth. I don't rember if it hurt a lot. I don't think it did. good luck with your surgey.

03-18-2008, 10:52 PM	#13
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	good luck mona and dont forget to try and rest as much as you can when you get home

03-19-2008, 12:01 AM	#15
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Hope everything went well. Soft foods are your friends now.