surgery update
My oral surgery took less than an hour and didn't hurt during the
process. Of course the anesthetic started to wear off on the way home (45 minute drive). I took a painkiller (a blend of codeine - I think - and acetaminophen) almost two hours ago. While it seemed to help at first with pain, about an hour after taking it I felt woozy and dizzy and hot and had to lay down for a bit. I'm a bit better now (since I'm at my computer posting) but I can sure see why you aren't supposed to drive while taking this painkiller! There's still a bit of pain but it's not too bad.
My mouth is still a bit numb so I can't smile or talk very well, but it looks much better than I expected. When I do smile, it looks kinda like I have braces on my lower teeth as there is a piece of foil protecting the surgical pack, which is like a piece of silly putty on my gum. It was easier to eat (yogurt) than I thought, as I'm not supposed to take the meds on an empty stomach.
I'll take another med at 5:30 PM today (supposed to go at least six hours between doses) and then see how it goes this evening, taking another at 11:30 PM if I'm awake and it's needed. I'll see how I'm feeling tomorrow morning, but I might go to work for part of the day.
process. Of course the anesthetic started to wear off on the way home (45 minute drive). I took a painkiller (a blend of codeine - I think - and acetaminophen) almost two hours ago. While it seemed to help at first with pain, about an hour after taking it I felt woozy and dizzy and hot and had to lay down for a bit. I'm a bit better now (since I'm at my computer posting) but I can sure see why you aren't supposed to drive while taking this painkiller! There's still a bit of pain but it's not too bad.
My mouth is still a bit numb so I can't smile or talk very well, but it looks much better than I expected. When I do smile, it looks kinda like I have braces on my lower teeth as there is a piece of foil protecting the surgical pack, which is like a piece of silly putty on my gum. It was easier to eat (yogurt) than I thought, as I'm not supposed to take the meds on an empty stomach.
I'll take another med at 5:30 PM today (supposed to go at least six hours between doses) and then see how it goes this evening, taking another at 11:30 PM if I'm awake and it's needed. I'll see how I'm feeling tomorrow morning, but I might go to work for part of the day.