I'm scheduled to get my wisdom teeth removed next week, and honestly, I'm starting to get a bit anxious. I keep hearing mixed stuff—some people say it's not that bad, others tell me horror stories about swelling and pain. Plus, the thought of being knocked out for it is just...ugh. I know it's routine and all, but still, can't shake off the nerves. Anyone else been through this recently and felt the same way?
I totally get where you're coming from—I had mine removed about six months ago, and I was pretty anxious too. People really do love sharing their horror stories, don't they? Honestly, in my experience, the anticipation was far worse than the actual procedure. Being knocked out felt weirdly quick...one moment I was counting backwards, and the next I was waking up groggy in recovery.
That said, recovery wasn't exactly a walk in the park. I did have some swelling and discomfort for about four or five days, but nothing unbearable. Ice packs and pain meds were definitely my best friends during that time. One tip I'd strongly recommend is sticking to soft foods and liquids for the first few days—trust me, chewing is not your friend right after surgery.
Just remember, everyone's experience is a bit different, but it's usually not as bad as your imagination makes it out to be. Hang in there—you'll get through it just fine.
