Please come talk to me about when you had your wisdom teeth out

[Batmam]

I'm on the app and can't search so sorry if it's been done a gazillion times.

I'm due to have all 4 wisdom teeth out a week before Christmas and just want to know what to expect. Is the recovery horrendous or manageable if you stay on top of painkillers? How long until I can eat properly? (*dreams of losing a stone in two days) How long will I need off work?

I've had a general before so not terribly anxious (yet). The only thing I'm worried about is numbness as one root is on a facial nerve but the surgeon said permanent numbness is v.v. rare. What are your experiences?

TIA and I promise my next post will be more interesting and about bum sex or something

Thanks stressbum And thanks to everyone else also, fantastic advice. My op has been cancelled and rescheduled for feb so I have even longer to worry about it! At least it won't risk ruining my Christmas now.

Cleveland, that surgeon was a coward I'm sorry that happened to you