Lacking Some Wisdom

I put off getting my wisdom teeth out for several months and yesterday the day had arrived to get them out. At first, I wasn't nervous but as soon as I sat in the chair and saw the needle for the IV, I tensed up. After the IV kicked in, I have to admit .. everything was a blur. I have no idea what happened between falling asleep in the chair and then getting home. I was so drugged up, it was something to see. At least that's what Jeff told me.

Jeff took care of me the entire day. He even told me what happened after I woke up in the chair. His narration was funny. Apparently the assistants in the room helped me put my jacket on. Jeff was given instructions on how to care for me for the next 48 hours and we were sent on our way. We (more like I) stumbled out of the dental office and proceeded through the mall to the parking garage (the dental office is located in a mall). Apparently a man opened the door for me while we left the dental office and I thanked him twice. Even in my drugged state, manners are important. Hehehe. My mobility varied between extra slow and speedy Gonzales. Jeff had to keep me balanced from time to time even though I insisted that I was okay on my own. To make things even more embarrassing, I kept talking even though I was supposed to bite down on the gauze in my mouth. I would talk and blood would flow around my lips, causing my teeth to be stained red. I drew a lot of unwanted attention from shoppers. Jeff had to stop me at one point and clean off the blood. When we got to the car, again I insisted I was okay. I fell into the passenger seat, re-adjusted myself, and put my seatbelt on. I told Jeff that I couldn't give him directions on how to get home. Not sure why that came out of my mouth but Jeff went with it and saracastically said he'd find a way. :)

The ride home was a complete fog. I rubbernecked most of the way home but when I was awake I said that I saw two yellow lines on the road - there was only 1 but I was seeing double. When we got home, Jeff told me to stay in the car while he went into the house to disengage the alarm and prop the door open. I obeyed and simply undid my seatbelt and waited. He took me inside the house and asked me to brace myself on the ledge - otherwise, I would have fallen over. Next thing I knew, I was on the couch.

24 hrs later, there is still no pain but the swelling is a bit uncomfortable. I had two teeth from the top and the bottom right tooth taken out. So the right side of my face and lips are numb. I look a little bit like a chipmunk but it will go away soon. I'm glad it's over and I'll never have to do it again. My diet has been limited to scrambled eggs, soft pasta, apple sauce, and pudding. I'm not allowed to have rice yet and of course, nothing crunchy. When you can't eat potato chips, you crave potato chips. Sigh .. I'll wait a week or two.

Thanks Puff for taking care of me.