I can has gooshyfood?

[badseed1980]

Ok, the gum surgery is done and I am home for the day, fixing lunch. I already had some beef broth (Better Than Bouillon's is great), and am working on mashed taters. Yum. Dinner will likely be tomato soup with more mashed taters. I also got a bunch of stuff like oatmeal, cottage cheese, applesauce, refried beans, and yogurt, and stuff to make soups I will puree in the blender (spinach and mushroom, for one).

And since no one should have to read or hear details of other people's health issues unless they so choose,

So basically, my tongue ring wore away at my gum in one spot over the years because it was placed farther forward on my tongue than it should have been. That was necessary--my tongue is weird. Anyway, the periodontist had to cut a little bit of tissue from my palate near my back teeth, then sew that closed, then graft the bit of tissue onto the worn area of my gum. It took a long time, what with the anesthesia, suturing, etc. Didn't hurt a bit until the anesthesia started wearing off a little, but she gave me more. I'm actually quite surprised there's no pain at all right now, even though the anesthesia is gone, but that's probably because of the three ibuprofen they gave me before the surgery. I have prescriptions for antibiotics, painkillers, and an antiseptic rinse. I may not need the painkillers. I'm supposed to eat a soft diet for about a week.

So yeah, that's done. I think that for the wedding tomorrow, I may bring a thermos of soup and have that and the mashed potatoes at the reception dinner. It's good to know that I'm not likely to be in abject misery, mouth-wise, and will be able to enjoy myself with my friends!

Comments

[zzbottom.livejournal.com]

I think the fates didn't want you to suffer alone. I got to go in for an emergency wisdom tooth extraction today, myself. Ow.

I owe you email.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Oh man! That sucks! :(

[leenah.livejournal.com]

i forgot you had this today!!!!!! sheesh, MY brain is fried.

if you need anything today/tomorrow, call me.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Thanks, but I think I'm going to be just fine. :)

[fangirl715.livejournal.com]

Oh, crimony, I forgot about this, too. :-( Glad to hear you came through it fine--do you need me to pick up anything for you on my way home?

[anchasta.livejournal.com]

Whew! I'm glad it wasn't as bad as you were expecting, and may it continue to surprise you in that way!

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Well, the frenum (that bit of skin that attaches the bottom of your tongue to the mouth) is farther forward than it is on most people, which is why the piercer had to put the piercing farther forward, so it didn't hit that.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Not really. It's not enough to affect my speech or other lingually related activities.

[fyrebloom.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Hope your recovery is quick and painless!

[roaming.livejournal.com]

If it's Eric and Dale's wedding, we're going too. Need a lift there and back? Just let us know: lensman@mit.edu/bryonyk@gmail.com.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Nope, pierceheart is driving us and a couple friends there. Thanks, though!

[quepid.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I have a wisdom tooth extraction scheduled for Thursday.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Ugh! I got mine done when I was...22? I think that was it.

[vieux-yeux.livejournal.com]

Sounds like when I got my wisdom teeth out over the summer. Teh suck.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

For me, that was easier. I could eat solid food within three days.

[vieux-yeux.livejournal.com]

I'm just lucky that mashed potatoes are pretty much my favorite food. Stick some cheese in it and I'm good.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Yum! I made up a big pot yesterday, and had some at lunch and dinner, and still have leftovers.