Recovery Day 2
So yesterday's procedure went well. I think there are a lot of horror stories out that about having teeth pulled but mine went fine. There was some discomfort, and a gross taste in my mouth, I could feel pressure as he was digging the teeth out, but that was it. That was it for the actually procedure, now it comes for the recovery.
I don't think the Ativn worked, I never felt "out of it" and I have not forgotten what happened yesterday. I remember it all. The only thing I can say for yesterday is that it seemed to pass by very quickly. I couldn't believe when it was 9 pm last night, I didn't realize that most of the day had passed my by. But I can still recall everything that I did so there is no amnesia.
I woke up today and I wanted to cry. My mouth hurts so much. I can't fully open it, so I am using baby spoons to eat my yogurt. The thought of chewing on food brings tears to my eyes. My face is swollen and sore to touch, so finding a comfortable way to lay down is an interesting challenge. I have to watch how I hold little man too, he likes to head butt sometimes and that would sting. It's like I have a huge bruise from ear to ear but you can't really see it except for the swelling. Having never been punched in the face I can't tell if this is what it feels like, but it's sore, a dull ache that sometimes spikes up if you move the wrong way.
I will honestly let you know I thought it would be worse, a hundred times worse. I was ready to compare it to labour, but it wasn't comparable. At least not the pain, the pressure when he pulled the teeth was similar to pushing on an epidural. So don't be afraid, it's not as bad as it sounds or seems.
I don't think the Ativn worked, I never felt "out of it" and I have not forgotten what happened yesterday. I remember it all. The only thing I can say for yesterday is that it seemed to pass by very quickly. I couldn't believe when it was 9 pm last night, I didn't realize that most of the day had passed my by. But I can still recall everything that I did so there is no amnesia.
I woke up today and I wanted to cry. My mouth hurts so much. I can't fully open it, so I am using baby spoons to eat my yogurt. The thought of chewing on food brings tears to my eyes. My face is swollen and sore to touch, so finding a comfortable way to lay down is an interesting challenge. I have to watch how I hold little man too, he likes to head butt sometimes and that would sting. It's like I have a huge bruise from ear to ear but you can't really see it except for the swelling. Having never been punched in the face I can't tell if this is what it feels like, but it's sore, a dull ache that sometimes spikes up if you move the wrong way.
I will honestly let you know I thought it would be worse, a hundred times worse. I was ready to compare it to labour, but it wasn't comparable. At least not the pain, the pressure when he pulled the teeth was similar to pushing on an epidural. So don't be afraid, it's not as bad as it sounds or seems.
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