Wisdom Teeth Update: I’m not dead.
As you can tell, I did NOT die getting my wisdom teeth removed.
Even though I thought I was going to.
The extraction went well, but I did get a dry socket.
I used to think I was tough.
I used to think I had a high pain tolerance.
I. Was. So so so WRONG.
I’ve had my appendix out.
I’ve given birth.
I’d rather do both of those things 10x’s over than get my wisdom teeth out. It really hurts that bad.
I’m at the point now where I’m thinking it wasn’t remotely worth it.
With the pain, I’ve still got a bit of paralysis on the left side of my face. It makes it hard to smile which is a bummer in itself. Not to mention the fact that at my first “outing” to Kroger I found myself drooling (oh yeah, I’m sexy and I know it).
My wonderful husband has done such a great job taking care of me. He took off the first week, and when my dry socket decided to show itself, he took the afternoon off to make sure I was pampered. I’m so lucky to have someone in my life who cares 100% about me, and will drop everything (even when he has a high pressure job that needs him quite a bit) for his family.
M has had a rough go of it though. Poor kiddo. She’s so used to climbing all over me like a jungle gym, and snuggling whenever. But right now I have to protect my face from getting hit, and she really misses our “us” time. Unfortunately, this has led to some major acting out on her part. We’re working on it, and keep reminding her that this is only temporary.
So here I am 10 days post-op (hair untreated and NO makeup on- I really do love you guys):
The swelling has gone down QUITE a bit and the color has returned to my lips (they were purple that first week- it actually looked kinda cool).
I have my follow up the day after tomorrow, so I’ll update as soon as I know something.
You are not making me want to rush to have my pulled any time soon. Glad you’re on the mend but wish you hadn’t had such a rough go of it, sister. You look fabulous in your picture though sister.
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Domestic Debacle Reply:
January 25th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Doooooon’t do it
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Frankly, the porcelain skin, perfect completion, and great cheek bones are quite enough.
You look great sick!
Totally not fair.
UP
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Domestic Debacle Reply:
January 25th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
You m’dear a too sweet. I just wish I felt as good as you described. You’re always a class act and gentleman, UP. I wish more men these days acted like you!
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greetings from Arizona!
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I’ve had one taken out and they still want to remove the other 3. The one time was enough for me. They need to knock me out for a week to take the other 3!
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Domestic Debacle Reply:
January 25th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
Yeah, it was certainly no fun! Unfortunately, I’ve developed some other complications, so I’m going to take another 6 months or so to heal. If I had to do it all over again- I wouldn’t!
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I had all three done at once when I was in high school…and I sooooo know what you mean. It was AWFUL. I had it done on like Friday and was back at school Monday – looking like a chipmunk lol
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