I got my wisdom teeth taken out on Monday.
It wasn’t exactly a David-After-Dentist situation–in fact, I wasn’t even particularly loopy–but I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on the Snapchats that document my post-surgery experience and figured I’d share here too. Each picture only lasted 24 hours on the app, but this post is presumably forever. You’re welcome.
Bonus: a screenshot from my sister’s Snapchat story.
Double bonus: my friend Zack’s hilarious response to my swollen jaw.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from getting my wisdom teeth taken out, it’s that distraction and humor are sometimes better pain relievers than Percocet. It has way fewer side effects, that’s for sure! (Also, side note: after being on Percocet for pain, I seriously don’t understand why people take it recreationally. It just makes me drowsy–but unable to sleep for very long–and dizzy. Not fun.)
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Great photos , hope you are now feeling much better. Kind Regards Kathy.
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I still have some pain, but I am doing much better! Thanks :)
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It’s mean of me to say this, however, I’ll say it anyway. I really enjoyed this post! It’s brilliant how you’ve put your misery in a positive-cum-humorous way!! I’ll only hope you feel better soon and your jaw line gets back to normal. :)
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It’s not mean! Like I said, humor is the best medicine. I love making people laugh. The best part is that now that I’m a bit more healed and can open my mouth, I can get back to laughing!
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Ah, Sabina, I’m laughing WITH you not AT you :D Great, fun idea. So glad you’re on the mend!
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Definitely WITH me! It was so hard during those few days to stifle my laughter too, since it hurt, but I’m doing much better so it’s not so painful. Glad you enjoyed :)
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You scare me! I have to get rid of mine in the next months and I absolutely do not look forward to that swelling :( get well soon!
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Don’t be scared! My sister had a very different experience than I did–she just slept for the first 24 hours, and then didn’t feel much pain for the rest of the week–but I’m notorious for taking a long time to heal. I was nervous too, but you’ll be okay! Combat it with humor :) thanks!
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I got mine out a long time ago, but the worst part was that I was numb for the next like 2 days, my mom had to SPOON-FEED ME WATER! Glad yours went well. Oh and my dad had to carry me out of the recovery room because I was too drugged/dopey to walk. Score!
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Ooh the numbness would be terrible! The worst part for me was that the original pain prescription wasn’t strong enough, so I didn’t have working pain meds in me before the numbness wore off. My sister was also completely drugged and had to be wheelchaired out, but I stood right up and walked out myself. It’s amazing how differently our bodies react.
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It really is! I hate when pain meds aren’t strong enough, but then the stronger ones give me weird dreams (much like your fever dream). Btw, hope you’re feeling better!
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I’m feeling much better, although one of them still hurts and I’m super paranoid about food getting caught in the spaces. Thank you!
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i ate mashed potatoes and soft foods for like a week – just to be on the safe-side.
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I hate that I just laughed at your pain, but way to entertain at your low point! I’m with you on the Percocet, and I’ve often wondered why anyone would take it when they didn’t have to. I’m guessing the mac n cheese makes you feel better anyway. Wishing you speedy healing!
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Don’t worry, you’re definitely laughing WITH me :) And the mac and cheese was immensely helpful. Thank you!
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At least you were able to deal handle it whith a sense of humor. And yes, *hangs head in shame* I too laughed at your pain – but in my own defense the faces you made were just too funny :-)
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That was the goal, so I succeeded :) Glad you enjoyed, Norm.
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Snapchat is evil
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I love Snapchat!
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But it is so easy to hack and it gives ur phone viruses and stuff
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I’m not sure I believe that. And I’m not worried about hacking cuz I don’t send anything of importance.
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thanks for posting this! i’m going to have mine removed in a couple weeks. ugh. how long did the pain last?
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Glad you enjoyed! I’m still in pain 6 days later (it’s Saturday, I got them out Monday), but my sister was fine after two days so it’ll totally depend on you.
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I loved this and I’m glad to see you’re on the mend. The faces you made were priceless. The so wise so drooly was probably my favorite. Cudos to your sister for snapping that one.
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Thanks, glad you enjoyed! And I’ll let her know she has a fan :)
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Suddenly I had a flashback to when I had mine out. I had to have them done one at a time, so I was out of commission for two weeks >.<
All that ice cream tho :D
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Ooh that sounds awful. I’m glad mine all came out at once. And I surprisingly didn’t have that much ice cream! I was always so hungry though.
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