I had my pre-op appointment on Friday to check I'm ok to have my wisdom teeth out on Monday. It was way more thorough than I expected - I had my blood pressure and pulse measured, had swabs taken from my nose, the back of my throat, and my 'perineum' which was basically my groin! And I had some blood taken...my stupid left arm wouldn't give any blood, so I had to have the needle in both arms, and then I had to have an ECG heart tracing. They don't normally do the ECG, but cos I'd written about having mild dizzy spells/faintness on my questionnaire, they had to check I didn't have anything wrong with my heart. Which luckily I don't! Apparently I have 'a very happy heart' according to the nurse! But she did keep checking my pulse and said it was a bit quick! But she said it was nothing to worry about.
Anyway, so apparently I should be getting my teeth taken out on Monday, but I still haven't had a confirmation letter from the hospital, so I don't know where I'm meant go when I get there or what time I've got to be there or anything. I'm a bit nervous cos I've never had any kind of operation before, so I'm a bit worried about going under anaesthetic and everything!
Long Overdue Update
3 years ago
Your perineum? Are you kidding? For wisdom teeth? WOW.
ReplyDeleteYou're gonna be just fineee! Don't stress about it, it's really nothing. That doctor has taken out SO many wisdom teeth, it's really no big deal to him and will go so smooth. Good luck!
Yeah I know, it was all a bit odd! Yeah I'm sure it won't be too bad! Did you have your wisdom teeth taken out for your surgery?
ReplyDeleteWow, that seems odd you had to go through a full physical for wisdom tooth removal! I'm shocked. I had all four removed a few years ago and didn't even need a physical.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your recovery! Are you preparing for jaw surgery? Will you have to extract any other teeth?
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI had my wisdom teeth taken out about 7 years ago because they were impacted and growing in sideways, causing a lot of teeth shifting and pain. I did have to get two lower first bicuspids extracted though in preparation for jaw surgery. I've been in braces for about 3 months now and slated for jaw surgery (hopefully) by December.
Tara
I had my lower wisdom teeth removed when I was 13 or 14, and as they went to remove the uppers, the doctor realized it was too risky because they were almost penetrating my sinus cavity. So my new doctor took them out during my jaw surgery and it's been nothing. I forget that he even did that part. He didn't remove them the traditional way. While he had my top jaw all torn apart, he just reached up there and plucked out my wisdom teeth haha
ReplyDeleteOh, also... Follow the directions they give you exactly like they say. You do not want a dry socket.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your advice! I'm still not completely sure if I'm only having my lower teeth out or my top ones too! Aah that sounds painful Tara with them being impacted! I should be getting my braces on soon, hope everything's going well with your braces! Thanks Whitney, I'll definitely make sure I follow all their instructions!
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