Hey all : )
Well - just over 24 overs ago I got 3 of my 4 wisdom teeth pulled.... not too fun, but I made it through!!
I first wanted to thank you all for your support, prayers, calls and texts : ) The next big hurdle we need to jump is NOT getting dry sockets. When my dentist called last night he reassured me that they took as many precautions as they could to avoid them. My holes were apparently quite big/deep/huge that they had to put some artificial bone graft to fill it. They ended up having extra from the lower right - so they used the leftovers for both of the top teeth!! Also, he said that often times dentists/oral surgeons don't sew shut the top wholes - but he did, so that should help too!
The big bummer/thing that could/could have potentially cause/d dry sockets for me was that I threw up on two separate occasions {a total of 5 times}. This was a big deal for me because I haven't thrown up in 15 years!!! LITERALLY!!!! I didn't really know what to do, but my awesome nurse Dan did a great job : )
He has been so great through all this, I really appreciate him : ) What a great nurse he is!!
Well - just over 24 overs ago I got 3 of my 4 wisdom teeth pulled.... not too fun, but I made it through!!
I first wanted to thank you all for your support, prayers, calls and texts : ) The next big hurdle we need to jump is NOT getting dry sockets. When my dentist called last night he reassured me that they took as many precautions as they could to avoid them. My holes were apparently quite big/deep/huge that they had to put some artificial bone graft to fill it. They ended up having extra from the lower right - so they used the leftovers for both of the top teeth!! Also, he said that often times dentists/oral surgeons don't sew shut the top wholes - but he did, so that should help too!
The big bummer/thing that could/could have potentially cause/d dry sockets for me was that I threw up on two separate occasions {a total of 5 times}. This was a big deal for me because I haven't thrown up in 15 years!!! LITERALLY!!!! I didn't really know what to do, but my awesome nurse Dan did a great job : )
He has been so great through all this, I really appreciate him : ) What a great nurse he is!!
Yesterday was also an interesting experience because I didn't get fully sedated, but I did get the nitrous!! That was a unique experience!! I went through a variety of 'phases' - ones where I thought I was watching a movie - which was a very 'out of body' experience!! I wish I could remember more : )
Last night I actually slept really well! Once the Vicodin was out of my system I took some Advil and minus some tossing and turning, I slept quite well! {all things considered!!} I slept nearly sitting up, which - WOW! I could get used to that! My sinuses were SO clear when I woke up!!!
Anyways - I am off to put some more hot/cold packs on my huge chipmunk cheeks!!
I am just looking forward to when I can chew - first item on the menu - CHIPOTLE!!!! {AND!!! with a gift card!}
Have a great night!
~Karin : )
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