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rozymisty

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Well i took abut a wk to recover mainly coz of the maxalon reaction. I only had the ice on my face for 2 days..took it off on Wednesday morning and I felt the swelling went down by itself, i dindnt have any bruises or anything, except for the one where they stuck the needle in my hand...still got that 2 wks later! At least it didnt tissue like the last time i had an operation.

Ive got my check up apointment on Friday, was meant to be tmw but he's got something on so yeah.
 

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rozymisty said:
Um its $500 something, but if i pay by start of October its only $423. WHihc is cheap...and he's one of those specialist anaesthetists. THe one I was going to see if I did go ahead with the eye surgery was a specialist one and he wouldve been like $900!!!
ummm all anaesthetist are specialist?.... Im not familiar of chapters within the college of anaesthetist?... unless they are lik "stupid" and "better"? lolz

hmmm $500 for 25 mins :)... i could set u up in 10 mins... play gameboy.. and clean u up in 4 mins..
 

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Is the difference between general and local that big a difference?

My friend had one wisdom removed under local.. he picked me up and we went movies straight after he visited the dentist.. then he started eating normally and everything after 2 days..

Now he plans to get the next THREE removed at one time under local too..

I'm wondering if that's a good idea..
 

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Ah it depends if his teeth are impacted or not. If they are impacted, Id say just get them out under a general where you wont be awake to see them yanking them out or drilling and stuff. My brother stupidly got his impacted ones out under a general and had so many needles adn shit and i was like dude you shouldve serioiusly just spent another $400 or so and get knocked out.

Originally i was offered to get them out one by one and i was like screw that! there was no way i was going to go through 4 lots of pain!

I started eating normally after about 1and a half weeks, mainly coz of the stupid dam ulcer i developed from biting on my tongue.

if you dont have the hospital cover or dont want to be completely knocked out, but you dont want just a local, you can get IV sedation where you like just like can respond to stuff but you are really sleepy etc...
 

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omg that is so scary lol. I got mine out at the beginning of the year (all four of them) and it didn't hurt at all! Only the stitches hurt cos i'd keep on bumping the knots with my tongue or food when i ate. My mouth got all swollen though and my face was like a square, but it was back to normal after about 4 days
 

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Having your wisdom teeth removed in the near future? Feeling a little anxious or uneasy about the procedure? I felt the same way too. Now that the procedure is over, I thought I'd share my experience with you... maybe it will help?

I had my wisdom teeth removed on Friday, July 27. I was referred to an oral surgeon in the area. During my evaluation, it was determined that all four wisdom teeth would need to be removed. Three were impacted, and the fourth had partially erupted through the gums. One of the teeth in my lower jaw was coined "risky" because of its close proximity to the nerve in my jawbone. I was a little scared hearing that, hearing that temporary or permanent numbing may occur. However, I knew that it had to be done, and my condition wasn't going to get better, so we set the procedure date for the following week.

I was prescribed four medications - Percocet (I received the generic Oxycodon), Motrin 800 mg (I received Ibuprofen 800 mg), Medrol (steroid), and Amoxicillin (antibiotic). As directed, I started taking the Ibuprofen the day before my surgery. It would help with the initial swelling.

On the date of surgery, I did not have anything to eat or drink. The procedure was at 10:15 AM. My father drove me to the surgeon's office and waiting while the procedure was being done. After filling out some paperwork, I was asked to swish a "pre-operative" liquid in my mouth. It tasted pretty bad, but I'm sure it was meant to cleanse the mouth prior to the surgery. Next, I was brought back to the operating area by a nurse. She took my pulse, and hooked up a variety of monitoring devices (one on my ankle, one on my wrist, and one which rested against my throat to ensure I was taking in oxygen during the procedure). My pulse was also monitored. The nurse placed an oxygen mask over my face and I began to breathe. She then told me she would begin administering the nitrous oxide (laughing gas), which did not affect me much. My arms did began to feel a bit cold, but I did not have the "floating sensation" that you hear about sometimes. A second nurse hooked up an IV to my arm, which I barely felt. I could see a 7" syringe in front of me, and that's all I remember. I was out like a light. No counting to 10 for me. I was out. I'm assuming that a tube was placed down my windpipe to administer oxygen (my throat was a bit dry for the first day).

The procedure lasted about 50 minutes. When I awoke, I was totally coherent, able to speak clearly, was aware of my surroundings, and even could have walked to the car (but was taken out in a wheelchair instead). No pain at all. I had no recollection of the procedure, nor did I want to think about it! Ice packs were already wrapped around my face, and I took them home with me and continued to ice the area. That afternoon, I applied gauze (provided by the surgeon) to limit the bleeding, which was moderate, but not bad. It stopped after a few hours of replacing the gauze every 30 minutes. I also took my pain medications. None put me to sleep. In fact, I didn't go to sleep until late that evening. I was home by 12:00 PM (less than 2 hours after my initial appointment time).

The first afternoon, I expected to be sleepy. This wasn't the case. I was awake, as if it was just a normal day. Every 30-minutes for the first three hours, I replaced the gauze to help stop the bleeding. By 3:00 PM, it had mostly stopped so I discontinued the use of gauze. I took my first Oxycodon at the same time, which helped to prevent any pain or discomfort. Still, I wasn't sleepy. For supper, I had some whipped mashed potatoes along with some pudding and apple juice (not the most desirable meal, but it was something I didn't have to chew, and it was easy to swallow). By 6:00 PM, any local anesthetic that the surgeon used had worn off, so I could feel my lip and inside my mouth. I was afraid of nerve damage, but it looks like I'm in the clear.

Currently, it's been 48 hours since the procedure and I have been taking less and less of my pain medication. I have not taken any Oxycodon today. My diet has consisted of jello pudding, scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes. Apple sauce has also been good. While I'm certainly craving a hamburger, I know it's still too soon to start thinking about that. It's very important to stick to a cold, liquid diet during the first 24 hours. Anything warm runs the risk of causing additional bleeding. By the second day, you can have warm food, but again, it should be smooth enough that you don't have to chew.

*** UPDATE ***

I developed a dry socket in one of my lower extraction sites. It wasn't a sharp pain, or unbearable pain. It was a consistent, dull pain I was experiencing. Ibuprofen or Naproxin (spelling?) made it go away rather quickly. I was concerned however, and made a follow-up appointment with my oral surgeon. He examined the area, and packed it with a small piece of gauze and clove oil. I have to admit, the clove oil tastes pretty disgusting, but it made the pain go away within a few minutes. The only problem was the packing fell out about 18 hours later, so I had to return to have it packed again. I probably could have done without it, but decided it was best. Well, two days later, I am no longer on any pain medicine and finally on my way to doing great again. My surgery was 2 weeks ago. I can eat whatever I want now, but am still a little cautious around things like chips, nuts, and sticky foods.

Dry socket is certainly a possibility, and I did everything I was told... it just happened. However, don't let that frighten you to death. It's really not so bad, and with some medicine and the clove oil and gauze, you'll be all good to go.
 

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hahah!
ahh..
wisdom teeth..
i had mine out when i was 16 :| !
four in one go..
i was really freaked out about it but the procedure went really well..
i went under general and had them out on the monday..
the surgeon told me i wouldnt be able to go back to school until the following monday..
but i was really lucky and the procedure went so well i was back at school that wednesyday, ready for mocktrial on thrusday [ie a 10minute closing submission..]
and my face didnt swell that much


when i read what happened to the OP i immediately thought u suffered paralysis as a result of the operation so thankfully it was only a reaction to the drug!
ahhhh
 

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chicky_pie said:
Having your wisdom teeth removed in the near future? Feeling a little anxious or uneasy about the procedure? I felt the same way too. Now that the procedure is over, I thought I'd share my experience with you... maybe it will help?

I had my wisdom teeth removed on Friday, July 27. I was referred to an oral surgeon in the area. During my evaluation, it was determined that all four wisdom teeth would need to be removed. Three were impacted, and the fourth had partially erupted through the gums. One of the teeth in my lower jaw was coined "risky" because of its close proximity to the nerve in my jawbone. I was a little scared hearing that, hearing that temporary or permanent numbing may occur. However, I knew that it had to be done, and my condition wasn't going to get better, so we set the procedure date for the following week.

I was prescribed four medications - Percocet (I received the generic Oxycodon), Motrin 800 mg (I received Ibuprofen 800 mg), Medrol (steroid), and Amoxicillin (antibiotic). As directed, I started taking the Ibuprofen the day before my surgery. It would help with the initial swelling.

On the date of surgery, I did not have anything to eat or drink. The procedure was at 10:15 AM. My father drove me to the surgeon's office and waiting while the procedure was being done. After filling out some paperwork, I was asked to swish a "pre-operative" liquid in my mouth. It tasted pretty bad, but I'm sure it was meant to cleanse the mouth prior to the surgery. Next, I was brought back to the operating area by a nurse. She took my pulse, and hooked up a variety of monitoring devices (one on my ankle, one on my wrist, and one which rested against my throat to ensure I was taking in oxygen during the procedure). My pulse was also monitored. The nurse placed an oxygen mask over my face and I began to breathe. She then told me she would begin administering the nitrous oxide (laughing gas), which did not affect me much. My arms did began to feel a bit cold, but I did not have the "floating sensation" that you hear about sometimes. A second nurse hooked up an IV to my arm, which I barely felt. I could see a 7" syringe in front of me, and that's all I remember. I was out like a light. No counting to 10 for me. I was out. I'm assuming that a tube was placed down my windpipe to administer oxygen (my throat was a bit dry for the first day).

The procedure lasted about 50 minutes. When I awoke, I was totally coherent, able to speak clearly, was aware of my surroundings, and even could have walked to the car (but was taken out in a wheelchair instead). No pain at all. I had no recollection of the procedure, nor did I want to think about it! Ice packs were already wrapped around my face, and I took them home with me and continued to ice the area. That afternoon, I applied gauze (provided by the surgeon) to limit the bleeding, which was moderate, but not bad. It stopped after a few hours of replacing the gauze every 30 minutes. I also took my pain medications. None put me to sleep. In fact, I didn't go to sleep until late that evening. I was home by 12:00 PM (less than 2 hours after my initial appointment time).

The first afternoon, I expected to be sleepy. This wasn't the case. I was awake, as if it was just a normal day. Every 30-minutes for the first three hours, I replaced the gauze to help stop the bleeding. By 3:00 PM, it had mostly stopped so I discontinued the use of gauze. I took my first Oxycodon at the same time, which helped to prevent any pain or discomfort. Still, I wasn't sleepy. For supper, I had some whipped mashed potatoes along with some pudding and apple juice (not the most desirable meal, but it was something I didn't have to chew, and it was easy to swallow). By 6:00 PM, any local anesthetic that the surgeon used had worn off, so I could feel my lip and inside my mouth. I was afraid of nerve damage, but it looks like I'm in the clear.

Currently, it's been 48 hours since the procedure and I have been taking less and less of my pain medication. I have not taken any Oxycodon today. My diet has consisted of jello pudding, scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes. Apple sauce has also been good. While I'm certainly craving a hamburger, I know it's still too soon to start thinking about that. It's very important to stick to a cold, liquid diet during the first 24 hours. Anything warm runs the risk of causing additional bleeding. By the second day, you can have warm food, but again, it should be smooth enough that you don't have to chew.

*** UPDATE ***

I developed a dry socket in one of my lower extraction sites. It wasn't a sharp pain, or unbearable pain. It was a consistent, dull pain I was experiencing. Ibuprofen or Naproxin (spelling?) made it go away rather quickly. I was concerned however, and made a follow-up appointment with my oral surgeon. He examined the area, and packed it with a small piece of gauze and clove oil. I have to admit, the clove oil tastes pretty disgusting, but it made the pain go away within a few minutes. The only problem was the packing fell out about 18 hours later, so I had to return to have it packed again. I probably could have done without it, but decided it was best. Well, two days later, I am no longer on any pain medicine and finally on my way to doing great again. My surgery was 2 weeks ago. I can eat whatever I want now, but am still a little cautious around things like chips, nuts, and sticky foods.

Dry socket is certainly a possibility, and I did everything I was told... it just happened. However, don't let that frighten you to death. It's really not so bad, and with some medicine and the clove oil and gauze, you'll be all good to go.

Did you have a general or just sedation? Coz if you have a general, whether they do in a special day surgery unit or hospital day unit, they have to keep you in until you have passed urine, which for me was pretty much as soon as i got back to the ward, and 30mins or so later. I remember feeling rather drowsy when i was sitting up and stuff and ended up having a few naps and stuff from teh anaesthetic and stuff.

hehe its 2 wks to the time that my mum rang to see how i was going and stuff.

Yeah thank god i didnt get paralysied or something...youd expect that if you react to anything, it would be to the anaesthetic drugs, not a common drug like Maxalon! I wasnt really paralysed as such, like i could move and stuff but my arms just wanted to stay in one spot sorta thing near the end. Once the cogentin kicked in, i was able to move my arms and stuf like normal...except it really hurt to mvoe coz my stomach muscles were aching from doing the pilates a few days earlier lol. And i couldnt lie on my side or turn my head much coz it made me feel really dizzy, prob from the cogentin and everything going on.


I was soo not nervous about getting mine out. Sure i was at first and the weeks leading up to it, but then if you are told you need URGENT EYE SURGERY, all your nerves are spent up on that! I tel you what, i was on the shitter sooo much when i was wiating to have the eye sugery..thank god i had some immodium with me, coz i sometimes get IBS when i get nervous or stressed and stuff so yeah i like to have some with me in case...learnt the hard way last year when I went to hospital and was waiting ages to go to theatre and popoing lots lol.
I think the nerves were lessened too coz once i got into the waiting room of the day unit, i was in pretty quickly, and the fact that they let me wear my glasses in and stuff really hleped so yeah...its not very nice not being able to see people who you are putting your lives into their hands.
 

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I went to my GP to get that cervical cancer vaccine today and told him about the maxalon incident and he said it was an overdose rather than an allergy. He, and the nurse said that its only meant to be 3 times a day, which is what i was taking, and stuff, but oh well. Ive learnt my lesson, and wil be careful nex time with it thats for sure.
 

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yeah it sounded lik an over dose..and u might just be sensitive to it :p
 

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Yeah, thats what I thought later on, considering I've had it before...but when Ive had it before ive only like taken just 1 dose, rather than a regular one.

I do think i may have overdosed, everything just blurred into one really for me, coz on Tuesday, I took 1 at 6am, 10am, maybe at 2pm and maybe 6pm and definately 10pm...so that is definately overdosing. I wish i kept my bottle, to confirm whether it did say every 4-6hrs...which if that is the case is not the right dose---thats negligence! But oh well shit happens, and it wasnt life threatening so yeah.

Thing is, i think i need to get my nausea looked at. Wed night i went to bed feeling sick, and i ate a few spoonfuls of youghurt thinking it might help...it didnt. Last ngiht the same thing hapened but i was getting pain as well just like under the sternum down where the ribs end...thats where i get the nausea. Was going to mention it to the doc yesterday but he was running behind.
 

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