I'm having my wisdom teeth out tomorrow...

[christiangirl]

I'm really scared, guys. I don't wanna lie back, relax, and count backwards from 100!!! I've never been knocked out before. I saw that movie about the woman who ended up pregnant even though her had a vasec. and it turns out she was raped by the dentist when he put her out. Ever since then, I've been firmly against the whole "count back from 100" procedure, but it's necessary for this (I'll freak if I'm awake). I know it'd never happen to me, my mom will be right outside, but I'm still scared to death of what goes on when I'm not aware or not in control of my actions (which is why I don't drink).

AAAAAAAAUUUUUGGGGHH!!!!! IdonwannaIdonwannaIdonwanna!

I'll see you in a couple days...I hope....*in a dog howl* "They're gonna put me to sleeeeeeeep......" *whimper*

[Jill1228]

Hon, relax...it's not that bad. When I had it done, I don't even think I was able to count to 10 before I got knocked the hell out. Ya wake up with a mouth full of cotton. I was more relieved to have the damn things out. Mine were impacted and PAINFUL!

Good luck...just relax

[moe.ron]

Got mine out about 4 years ago. Relax, cause the pain will come after the surgery. You'll be eating through a straw.

[cashmoney]

Here's a tip:

inhale really deep when you're sucking on the gas and when the doctor keeps asking you if you're feeling any different keep telling him no and continue to do so until you start making some wise ass comment about him or if you start making comments about the DA's legs. After that its a stroll down the yellowbrick road.

[KSigkid]

Don't worry about it so much - I had two taken out last year. They only used a local (I wasn't knocked out) and I was fine. Honestly, the worst part was going off of the Vicodin.

Just relax, take a deep breath, you'll be fine.

[xo_kathy]

It's really not bad...unless you wake up in the middle like I did...but even that wasn't so bad. Seriously! You'll be fine. Good luck!

[JenMarie]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. You don't remember a thing while out cold and then you wake up and just want to go to sleep again. At least I did. They gave me Vicodin. I hated that stuff because I couldn't eat anything and it tore up my stomach. Jamba Juice will be your best friend.

[lauralaylin]

There will be others in the room, not just the doctor. He'll need at least one assistant. So don't worry about being raped, although that is a very scary idea.

When I got mine out, the doctor said something like "Hey look at this, the nerve here is very close to wear I'm cutting. You may have permanent damage. Here, sign this waiver." I freaked out and started crying, but it all ended up ok. No damage or anything, although I don't like that doctor. The worst part for me was coming out of the anesthesia. Being that out of it is really freaky. I'm glad your mom will be there with you. I have a friend who was picked up by other friends after her surgery, and they let her sleep on her side. She was in so much pain.

Good luck! I'm sure it will be fine.

[christiangirl]

I leave in 30 minutes. I would like all to know that you at least gave me a nervous chuckle before I go in. Nearly all of you had some horrible story to tell only to end it with "You'll be fine." WHAT KINDA SUPPORT IT THIS!!! lol...*whisper* "the GC kind..."

Love ya. Peace out.

[emleepc]

Don't worry. I had mine out (all of them) 10 years ago. No problems at all, and I came home and ate scrambled eggs, cause I was so hungry.

Relax.

[dekeguy]

I had two out a couple of years ago. Local anesthetic so I was awake, but I didn't feel a thing. They gave me some cotylenol but I just went to sleep for a few hours after I got home and never did need the pills. Soft food for a couple of days (Crabmeat omlette, creme brulee, cheese souffle, Bavarian Cream, geez it was rough! Don't sweat it. Actually, unless the Doc recommends a general I'd go for a local, the pain killer lasts longer and it doesn't hurt anywhere as much when you come back to earth. Also, assuming the Doc is a recognized professional and a member of the ADA he will have an assistant with him not only to help but to serve as a witness that all was done correctly and you were fully respected while under anesthesia. Good luck and don't worry about it.
By the way, I did get the munchies when I came back to earth so you might want to stock up on soft food that tastes good. She- crab soup, lobster bisque, poached eggs with hollandaise, trust me, you want to have easy access to good soft chow.

[KSigkid]

Originally posted by dekeguy
I had two out a couple of years ago. Local anesthetic so I was awake, but I didn't feel a thing. They gave me some cotylenol but I just went to sleep for a few hours after I got home and never did need the pills. Soft food for a couple of days (Crabmeat omlette, creme brulee, cheese souffle, Bavarian Cream, geez it was rough! Don't sweat it. Actually, unless the Doc recommends a general I'd go for a local, the pain killer lasts longer and it doesn't hurt anywhere as much when you come back to earth. Also, assuming the Doc is a recognized professional and a member of the ADA he will have an assistant with him not only to help but to serve as a witness that all was done correctly and you were fully respected while under anesthesia. Good luck and don't worry about it.
By the way, I did get the munchies when I came back to earth so you might want to stock up on soft food that tastes good. She- crab soup, lobster bisque, poached eggs with hollandaise, trust me, you want to have easy access to good soft chow.

I should have thought of eating that when I had my wisdom teeth out. That's not a bad menu, especially when you're in pain.

Honestly though, I was able to eat almost normally by the end of the day, so I really had nothing to complain about.

[BobbyTheDon]

five years ago when i had it done, I came with 4 extra teeth.

I left with 4 less teeth and one less right wrist.

yes, I type with ONLY one hand now.

[christiangirl]

From the way they were talking to me, you'd have thought I'd be out for days. I'm actually pretty okay, but I freaked out for a minute when they got started and again when it was over. The nurse or whatever put the mask on and said, "Just relax, this is just plain oxygen, breath through your nose." They hooked me up to all these monitors to watch my heart rate and respiration and whatnot, which was kinda scary, especially when they strapped me to the table. Then, when they put the IV in, she asked, "Do you feel tingly?" and rubbed my arm. Automatically, my whole body started tingling and I'm thinking "It wasn't till she did that, what the hell kinda Jedi mind tricks is she playin?!?" Then I felt a little warm and fuzzy. After a few minutes, they put an extra tube in the mask without telling me what it was. I just stared at the ceiling for awhile thinking, "Dang, I've been laying here for awhile, when do I start counting?" As soon as I'd thought it, this new lady was poking me in the leg singing, "Wake uuuuuupp" At first I started to panic, realizing how much time had passed without me knowing, but I was so disoriented all the freaking out was in my head, I couldn't freak out physically. When I realized it was really over, someone brought my mom in and they talked to me till the room stopped spinning. She put me in a wheelchair and took me outside 'cause there's no way I could've walked at that point, I'm still swaying a little bit. They gave me a rose (fake) for my bravery and that was it. My mouth is still bleeding so I put the gauze back in. I can't really talk and I look like a chipmunk, but I MADE IT!!! Woo-Hoo! Thanks guys, I know I was being a wuss, but I couldn't help it.

[Jill1228]

Glad things went well. I remember I cried...probably because i was so friggin relieved that I had no more pain!