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Wisdom Teeth Removal Post-Op Advice Please!
- Thread starter Jdarg
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kitlit
Beach Fanatic
Some people come out of it with no problems (my kid brother was back to school the next day, the lucky little ______ 
)
However! Some do NOT come out of it well (like ME, for instance). If this is the case for him, tell him to stay on the couch (or in bed, or wherever) as much as possible. I thought it'd be a great idea to walk to the kitchen and get more of my pain meds by myself. Not a good idea.
I passed out face first on the floor on my way, and the impact of the fall caused three dry sockets. Ouch.
So! Moral of the story, if he's at all weakened or dizzy, have somebody special (like his mama
) to do all the running and fetching for him. Better safe than sorry. :shock:
Good luck to him!
)However! Some do NOT come out of it well (like ME, for instance). If this is the case for him, tell him to stay on the couch (or in bed, or wherever) as much as possible. I thought it'd be a great idea to walk to the kitchen and get more of my pain meds by myself. Not a good idea.
I passed out face first on the floor on my way, and the impact of the fall caused three dry sockets. Ouch.
So! Moral of the story, if he's at all weakened or dizzy, have somebody special (like his mama
) to do all the running and fetching for him. Better safe than sorry. :shock:Good luck to him!
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scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
He has to stay in bed and do what the doctor says. And the pain meds may cause nausea.
I came through it with no problems and entertained Mama Scooterbug with how chatty I was under aneasthesia.
Scooterbro was a mess - bleeding all over, dry socket, you name it.
The biggest issue is finding mushy food that tastes good IMO.
I came through it with no problems and entertained Mama Scooterbug with how chatty I was under aneasthesia.
Scooterbro was a mess - bleeding all over, dry socket, you name it.
The biggest issue is finding mushy food that tastes good IMO.
kitlit
Beach Fanatic
Campbell's Chicken and Stars and Spaghettios were big winners with me! No long noodles to try to slurp or chew.
If he doesn't mind the cold in cold weather (I had mine done in the Spring when it was warm) those ice pops--the long plastics sleeves that you put in the freezer--are wonderful for numbing the pain and keeping you hydrated.
Likewise, he can try ice cream, but it somehow interacted with the pain meds for me and made me ill. I think that's a person to person issue also.
No straws--the suction will pull the healing wounds.
If he doesn't mind the cold in cold weather (I had mine done in the Spring when it was warm) those ice pops--the long plastics sleeves that you put in the freezer--are wonderful for numbing the pain and keeping you hydrated.
Likewise, he can try ice cream, but it somehow interacted with the pain meds for me and made me ill. I think that's a person to person issue also.
No straws--the suction will pull the healing wounds.
Alicia Leonard
SoWal Insider
It does vary by person. I had all four (impacted) out at the same time, but that was over 20 years ago and I am sure the removal practice has evolved. I had a lot of swelling on one side, on the second day, so ice or a bag or frozen peas won't hurt to impact swelling. Keeping his head a little elevated won't hurt either when he is resting. Follow the doctors orders and if he feels it, it will be the second or third day and then it will get better imho. Everyone above has given good advice.
Smiling JOe
SoWal Expert
give him a warm cozy bed, and don't feed him for three days, except for some chicken noodle soup every once in a while.
scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
We wore comfy clothes, so as soon as we got home we could go directly to bed propped a certain way (think we had a towel over the pillows to protect them too) and a wastebasket next to us in case we got sick.
I didn't get any prescription pain meds because Mama Scooterbug was worried those would make me sick and I wasn't in enough pain to want them.
I got my operation first thing in the morning and felt well enough to eat a doctor approved afternoon snack and a pretty normal dinner at the table.
I didn't get any prescription pain meds because Mama Scooterbug was worried those would make me sick and I wasn't in enough pain to want them.
I got my operation first thing in the morning and felt well enough to eat a doctor approved afternoon snack and a pretty normal dinner at the table.
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Mango
SoWal Insider
I forgot to mention, if he is eating the mushy foods, like noodles, and likes Indian seasonings, turmeric is an excellent pain killer. I gave this tip to a friend, he put it in his cup of noodles, and his mouth went numb. (not sure how much he put in there 
) I made this recipe a couple of weekends ago with leftover chicken. I didn't use curry powder, just ginger, turmeric and garlic. The ginger also will help with any tummy upset.
The Hungry Belly: Curry-Turmeric Broccoli Pasta
) I made this recipe a couple of weekends ago with leftover chicken. I didn't use curry powder, just ginger, turmeric and garlic. The ginger also will help with any tummy upset. The Hungry Belly: Curry-Turmeric Broccoli Pasta
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Beach Runner
beats on hood
Poor Dargvader!
Just don't let him do what Big D did when he had his wisdom teeth taken out when he was 18(?). He got hungry, ate a steak dinner, and then had to have more stitches.
Kidding aside, hope that Dargvader has minimal pain/discomfort and recovers quickly.
Just don't let him do what Big D did when he had his wisdom teeth taken out when he was 18(?). He got hungry, ate a steak dinner, and then had to have more stitches.
Kidding aside, hope that Dargvader has minimal pain/discomfort and recovers quickly.