So I just got my wisdom teeth pulled. They put me out by first putting an IV in me, then adding some sedative or whatever to the IV line.

So pretty much I was half asleep the whole time, but I didn't feel a thing. I did hear him breaking the teeth, though... I was like "yeah!" when I heard it.

Anyway, I have to eat a "soft diet" for the next 5 days or so. I know yogurt, ice cream, and pudding are ok, but what other kinds of things can I eat?

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In other news, the SVT is sitting at 99,9xx miles right now, so pretty quick I'll be in the 100K mile club... and yes, even at 100K it'll cruise all day at nearly double the Stateside interstate limit with zero difficulties.

Just kinda makes you think "WTF?" when a diesel Audi wagon can outaccelerate me at those speeds.

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Back to the main topic, anyone have some advice? They gave me Percocet-5 (says "512" on pills), and as always, the military's "cure all" Motrin 800.

Frozen bag of veggies on the jaw does wonders for healing time. Needed to do it right after they were done though.

Ugh.... that was a fun experience. I had all 4 pulled and I didn't have great dental so I had to front money on it. Hence, no sedatives/painkillers other than local anesthesia. Really wasn't that bad, I didn't feel too much pain and it saved me quite a bit of dough. The worst part for me was definitely the following 5 days though. It absolutely sucks not being able to open your mouth. I recall eating alot of soup,rice,yogurt,smoothies, cereal, etc. Basically anything that could fit into a spoon and nothing bigger. I didn't worry to much about having food in my sutures, as I would usually just rinse them out after every "meal". But from what I hear, it's a different experience for everyone. Some have more pain during, more pain after, quicker rehab time, and so forth. As I said though, for me it was just the craps to not be able to open my mouth past a couple inches, not be able to talk normally, and I recall that only one side of my mouth swelled so I looked like some deformed boy-chipmunk, and it was during my first week of college. Oh the memories! Good luck.

I went out to dinner the night I had them out. Had a big plate of fetuccini alfredo with chicken and broccoli. I never needed my pain pills. I got lucky. Anyway, I don't really have any other suggestions because I was never on the mush diet. ARRRGH!!

I was awake for the procedure too (my parents don't react well to sedatives and I'm not willing to figure out quite yet if I inherited that). Four impacted wisdom teeth taken out in tenth grade. I did have an IV with something mild in it though. It's not the worst oral surgery I've had, actually went pretty quick given they were impacted (1/2 hour tops, I was in and out!).

As for foods: I actually found macaroni and cheese to be one of the easiest to eat (fresh cooked only; leftover microwaved stuff doesn't slide nearly as easily), particularly since it was warm and not cold. I had bowlfuls of it that weekend.

Spaghetti-Os and lots of chocolate shakes. That was my diet for a week. Had all 4 out, 2 pulled, 2 cut out. Put me completely under, thank god.

Drink Gatorade, lots and lots of Gatorade. It's got a decent enough sodium count that it can take the place of the saltwater gargle, plus it'll help keep you nicely hydrated while your diet is all askew. Shakes and smoothies, basically anything you need to suck through a straw, can cause complications, so I don't recommend that. Get pudding packs, applesauce, and soft scrambled eggs for protein. I never got into the prescription meds...I think I was doing 600mg of Tylenol and 400-600mg of Advil 3 times a day for about a week, plus the antibiotics.

I lived off of scrambled eggs and cut up hash browns for days after I had mine removed.

I had mine done waaayyyy back in '92. I was given Tylenol with codeine (sp?) which I took, then took out the cotton rolls because I couldn't stand them and went to bed about 6pm (having had them out at 4). Woke up about 9 the next morning and made it 3 steps into the bathroom at a full run before I puked blood all over the bathroom - walls, floor, fixtures, mirror, everywhere. I apparently bled all night and swallowed the blood in my sleep, and that with the codeine made me sick. After about 24 hours though I was 100% fine and ate whatever I wanted, and my dentist told me mine were the hardest he'd ever done.

Scott

Go to your local commissary and buy yourself some Banguet 99 cent meals. The soggy meat and runny mashed potatoes go down easy. Chicken Fried Steak is a good choice.

Pasta is also a good choice, just cut it up and swallow. No need to chew.

I had mine out the same exact way, IV sedation in a hopital. A little woosy after I got out but a nice nap made me feel better, take your pain pills, rest, and relax as I'm sure you have a good 3-days off duty.

I had 4 pulled while awake. I do not recommend it.

Applesauce, smashed up & overcooked ramen noodles, popsicles, mashed potatoes.

yeeee haw! I get mine pulled in a couple weeks, well i should say 1. One is impacted tsill and will need day surgery and than the other 2 will come out.

Thank god im covered with full dental, or else id think about keepin them in!

I had mine out a few months ago. Got all 4 out and was under for it. As soon as i woke up i drank some orange juice then got in the car with my dad and went home...My girlfriend came over so i had to stay up with her for a little while. When i got home i cooked up some spaghetti-o's with meatballs and ate those...As soon as carolyn left i was out like a light haha. Slept for a couple hours but then later that night we went out to eat at TGI Fridays and i had some chicken strips and angel hair...I said no to a perscription of Vicadin and everything went perfect. The only time i took a pain killer was on the first night after i got back from TGI and i took two advil but thats it...I Went to work the next day and was eatin Burger King chicken nuggets with bbq sauce. Started drinkin out of a straw on the third day as well. The only part that sucked with mine is that one of the holes didnt clot so it kept bleeding for about 30 hours and the taste really got old. Went back into the Dr. and they just took the little clot out and then packed it with some gel stuff and it fixed it right up. One of the easiest things ive ever had to do.

I'm setting up an appointment to get all 4 pulled out asap. They are still buried deep within my gums....sweet

Everyone getting them pulled, listen to what he is saying, and you'll be alright:

Originally posted by GT-Slow Pete:

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I had 4 pulled while awake. I do not recommend it.

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My 2 upper teeth were nearly fully grown in, 1 bottom one had just poked thru, and the last was still under the skin. Even though I was 25% awake or something, I could not feel a thing, just could hear the drill every now and then (and them snapping my teeth... SWEET! ).

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I listened to everything y'all said and had a friend run to the commissary for me. Got everything listed here. Only thing I don't have is the Spaghetti-Os, which I'll make sure to get since I love em anyway.

Just have one piece of advice for the guys getting it done... My mouth stopped bleeding about 4 hours after the surgery, just kept using the gauze pads or whatever they gave till then. No pain whatsoever after that (of course, could be the Percocet), but I did try to rinse my mouth out with tap water...

...What a MISTAKE!!! I was in so much pain for like 5 minutes. After that died down a bit, I took a Motrin and ate 2 things of applesauce and drank bottled water, using my tongue to keep the food/water away from the holes. Gonna start drinking the Gatorade tonight since Jeb mentioned it can take place of the salt water gargle.

Now I woke up after a 4 hour nap, and I feel great!