Foolish Wisdom

"Losing them doesn't make you less wise.  It only makes you stronger. (or look like a chipmunk)"

"They give you drugs and you get to feel high for about a week! YEAH!!"

These were the words of encouragement given to me by my friends before I went to the dentist to get my wisdom teeth extracted.  I was a bit nervous because I don't like tooth pain and wisdom tooth extraction is kind of a big deal. Early that day, I went in for a temporary crown and permanent crown fitting.  That caused a bit of irritation, but it wasn't too bad.

DAY 1:
Around 4 O'clock, I was in the chair, signing the consent for of operation form.  Showtime.  After a few shots of local anesthetic, the dentist got to work, loosening each tooth at a time.  Three of them had already erupted, so getting them out was pretty simple.  The upper left one was a pain (literally and figuratively). It was still under the gums and took almost an hour to extract. It was so awkward-the dentist was working ON my face.  After what felt like days, the dentist was stitching me up and telling me instructions for care. Switch gauze every half hour, keep ice on it, cold foods only, no solids.  I was so uncomfortable, I didn't hear half the things he was saying.  I just wanted to get my prescriptions and go to bed.  Which is exactly what I did.

DAY 2:
Blegggghhhhhhhhh.  I woke up, took my medication, and passed out.  Six hours later, the same thing happened.  Around 6 O'clock, my wonderful friend brought me frozen yogurt. God bless her.  :)  Shortly thereafter, I was passed out and dreaming a pain-free dream.

DAY 3:
Refer to "Day 2".  True story about looking like a chipmunk.  My cheek is swollen so bad!!  The part about feeling high all week? More like drowsy, groggy and uncomfortable as ever!

DAY 4:
I actually left the house today.  I made up a Stats exam that I had missed on Wednesday.  I had a headache and felt so nauseous.  I have no idea how I did on that test.  Let's hope pain meds make me smarter.  I am really starting to miss solid foods :( I want a nice big juicy burger! *Sigh*

It has been a tough ride, but I think I'm feeling better.  I have been eating soup and frozen yogurt, but I can't wait to expand and eat all of this:

(: :)

%PEACE