Songs to get your wisdom teeth out to
September 5, 2017 6:22 PM Subscribe
In three days I'll have all my wisdom teeth removed with IV sedation. I hope to wear headphones during/after the procedure and I'd like recommendations for a playlist while I'm super fucked up.
As it says on the tin, IV sedation. I've never done anything like this before.
I've broken several bones via poor choices, and for those I've been prescribed various painkillers, but those always dulled the pain as intended and never blissed me out. From various YouTube videos I've watched, these people are seriously fucked up and I'm thinking if I'm going to be in that state, I'd like some great music to get me through this.
On the spectrum of fuckedupitude, I'm an enhancement smoker.
On my recently played Spotify account: Mac Demarco, Future, Tortoise, Jonwayne, Milo, Eliza Rickman, DJ Shadow, LCD Soundsystem, Modest Mouse, Medeski Martin & Wood, Run the Jewels, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Also, I have a big fear of saying really inappropriate things to my wife while I'm drugged and later regretting it, so any advice on how to keep my mouth shut and just ride this out would be appreciated.
Lastly, any advice on what to expect during recovery would be great. Things I know: soft foods only, no food/drink 8 hours before, no straws, no physical activity for a couple days.
Assuming I'll remember any of it, what should I listen to during the procedure? I've read this thread and it's on the right track.
As it says on the tin, IV sedation. I've never done anything like this before.
I've broken several bones via poor choices, and for those I've been prescribed various painkillers, but those always dulled the pain as intended and never blissed me out. From various YouTube videos I've watched, these people are seriously fucked up and I'm thinking if I'm going to be in that state, I'd like some great music to get me through this.
On the spectrum of fuckedupitude, I'm an enhancement smoker.
On my recently played Spotify account: Mac Demarco, Future, Tortoise, Jonwayne, Milo, Eliza Rickman, DJ Shadow, LCD Soundsystem, Modest Mouse, Medeski Martin & Wood, Run the Jewels, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Also, I have a big fear of saying really inappropriate things to my wife while I'm drugged and later regretting it, so any advice on how to keep my mouth shut and just ride this out would be appreciated.
Lastly, any advice on what to expect during recovery would be great. Things I know: soft foods only, no food/drink 8 hours before, no straws, no physical activity for a couple days.
Assuming I'll remember any of it, what should I listen to during the procedure? I've read this thread and it's on the right track.
Flaming Lips, Herbie Hancock, Bjork, Ween, Jefferson Airplane, Peter Paul and Mary.
posted by SaltySalticid at 6:34 PM on September 5, 2017
posted by SaltySalticid at 6:34 PM on September 5, 2017
Response by poster: Also, she's 4 months pregnant so I don't want to inconvenience her any more than necessary.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:34 PM on September 5, 2017
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:34 PM on September 5, 2017
I really think you should listen, exclusively, to King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's Nonagon Infinity. Each track is kinda wild on its own, but it's mixed so there's gaps between any song--including the last song, which loops seamlessly back to the first. I've listened to it a few times in a row without barely noticing. Really cool.
posted by Admiral Haddock at 6:42 PM on September 5, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by Admiral Haddock at 6:42 PM on September 5, 2017 [2 favorites]
I listens to pink floyds obscured by clouds all the way through. It was awesome. The aftermath wasn't, which is how I learnt I'm allergic to codeine.
posted by Valancy Rachel at 6:55 PM on September 5, 2017
posted by Valancy Rachel at 6:55 PM on September 5, 2017
Best answer: The Orb's "Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld" is a double-disc album tailor-made for a situation like yours. Smooth transitions between songs and an overall ambient thematic feel to the album so not any jarring differences among the tracks.
posted by zyxwvut at 7:17 PM on September 5, 2017
posted by zyxwvut at 7:17 PM on September 5, 2017
Response by poster: The Orb's "Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld" is a double-disc album tailor-made for a situation like yours.
That gets a lot of play around my house. I'll also check out Nonagon Infinity before Friday.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 7:21 PM on September 5, 2017
That gets a lot of play around my house. I'll also check out Nonagon Infinity before Friday.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 7:21 PM on September 5, 2017
Response by poster: Ok, first impression of King Gizzard: lolno. I'll give it a shot tomorrow with headphones.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 7:37 PM on September 5, 2017
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 7:37 PM on September 5, 2017
Steely Dan.
I'm set to have my wisdom's out soon and will likely groove Steely Dan.
posted by jbenben at 7:43 PM on September 5, 2017
I'm set to have my wisdom's out soon and will likely groove Steely Dan.
posted by jbenben at 7:43 PM on September 5, 2017
While obvious, you really can't go wrong with Comfortably Numb.
posted by NoraCharles at 7:45 PM on September 5, 2017
posted by NoraCharles at 7:45 PM on September 5, 2017
Best answer: If your oral surgeon is any good you are not going to be sedated - you're going to be anesthetized, like going completely down. You would probably not remember any music that you heard.
I wouldn't worry about being inappropriate with your wife. On the ride home it's quite likely that she will find you the most ridiculous, funniest person ever (there's a reason that all the post anesthesia videos are on the ride home). When my son got his wisdom teeth removed last year he started to walk in circles in the parking lot. It took me and two nurses to corral him. In the car he looked down then asked me in all seriousness "Dad, what are these?" I told him they were his feet.
Finally, and I hate to say this, but after you get home - in addition to your other recovery tips - no smoking - including enhancement smoking - for several days.
Wishing you the best on Friday.
posted by codex99 at 8:01 PM on September 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
I wouldn't worry about being inappropriate with your wife. On the ride home it's quite likely that she will find you the most ridiculous, funniest person ever (there's a reason that all the post anesthesia videos are on the ride home). When my son got his wisdom teeth removed last year he started to walk in circles in the parking lot. It took me and two nurses to corral him. In the car he looked down then asked me in all seriousness "Dad, what are these?" I told him they were his feet.
Finally, and I hate to say this, but after you get home - in addition to your other recovery tips - no smoking - including enhancement smoking - for several days.
Wishing you the best on Friday.
posted by codex99 at 8:01 PM on September 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
The xx's first album, xx. Nice and chill, but interesting too.
I don't remember anything until I got home from getting my wisdom teeth out, and was set up in bed to hang out the rest of the day, but apparently when my now-husband came into the recovery room I waved at him and looked so pathetic and helpless that it was one of the first times he realized how deeply he cared about me. I have absolutely no recollection of this.
You'll be fine - it's less bad than it's made out to be. Good luck!
posted by Fig at 8:09 PM on September 5, 2017
I don't remember anything until I got home from getting my wisdom teeth out, and was set up in bed to hang out the rest of the day, but apparently when my now-husband came into the recovery room I waved at him and looked so pathetic and helpless that it was one of the first times he realized how deeply he cared about me. I have absolutely no recollection of this.
You'll be fine - it's less bad than it's made out to be. Good luck!
posted by Fig at 8:09 PM on September 5, 2017
Radiohead's "Kid A" was my wisdom teeth soundtrack.
posted by knile at 8:12 PM on September 5, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by knile at 8:12 PM on September 5, 2017 [2 favorites]
Boards of Canada comes to mind.
On the more ambient side, Stars of the Lid may be up your alley.
And since you mentioned Tortoise, repetitive Krautrock grooves could probably go pretty well: maybe Kraftwerk, Harmonia, or Can, depending on how weird you want to get.
Have a hunch Dawn of Midi would be good too.
posted by cwill at 8:15 PM on September 5, 2017
On the more ambient side, Stars of the Lid may be up your alley.
And since you mentioned Tortoise, repetitive Krautrock grooves could probably go pretty well: maybe Kraftwerk, Harmonia, or Can, depending on how weird you want to get.
Have a hunch Dawn of Midi would be good too.
posted by cwill at 8:15 PM on September 5, 2017
jefferson airplane: white rabbit.
(the remix on the 'sucker punch' soundtrack is pretty rad)
posted by sexyrobot at 8:16 PM on September 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
(the remix on the 'sucker punch' soundtrack is pretty rad)
posted by sexyrobot at 8:16 PM on September 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
Best answer: IV sedation means you're not gonna meaningfully experience any music at all. It's one step removed from full on general anesthesia, you just maintain your own airway. I'd be shocked if you dentist lets you wear headphones at all, and I'm certain he'll take them off soon as you are out.
posted by Sternmeyer at 8:42 PM on September 5, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by Sternmeyer at 8:42 PM on September 5, 2017 [2 favorites]
A #1 all time hit for just such an occasion: Turbo Lover! Listen to that synth!
posted by Lord Fancy Pants at 8:56 PM on September 5, 2017
posted by Lord Fancy Pants at 8:56 PM on September 5, 2017
Cale's Big White Cloud. Or anything from Eno's Ambient 1. But honestly, when I had my wisdom teeth out, I remember them getting ready, leaning over me, and then I asked when they were going to begin - and the nurse laughed and said "hon, we're all done. relax." There was no chance for music during the actual work. And afterwards, I could hardly form coherent words, let alone articulate offensive/inappropriate things. I spent the rest of the week in a cafe nursing pots of jasmine tea.
posted by gyusan at 9:36 PM on September 5, 2017
posted by gyusan at 9:36 PM on September 5, 2017
Best answer: No music tips (you'll literally be sedated... not sure it will do much for you besides be extra-
confusing when you wake up?).
However, to help your wife, I recommend you make up your crash-zone before your appointment. Whether that's at your bed or couch, set out a comfy change of clothes, a blanket, your phone charger, some socks, access to mild entertainment (headphones, magazine, tv remote), some napkins/tissues (in case you get a little bloodied), a nearby coffee/side/folding table, and whatever odd knock-knacks you may want at your side for the 10hours after you get home. Do this in advance so that when you get home and your wife walks you to the couch, she doesn't have to do it for you.
posted by samthemander at 9:59 PM on September 5, 2017 [4 favorites]
confusing when you wake up?).
However, to help your wife, I recommend you make up your crash-zone before your appointment. Whether that's at your bed or couch, set out a comfy change of clothes, a blanket, your phone charger, some socks, access to mild entertainment (headphones, magazine, tv remote), some napkins/tissues (in case you get a little bloodied), a nearby coffee/side/folding table, and whatever odd knock-knacks you may want at your side for the 10hours after you get home. Do this in advance so that when you get home and your wife walks you to the couch, she doesn't have to do it for you.
posted by samthemander at 9:59 PM on September 5, 2017 [4 favorites]
I came in to suggest Tobacco, or Black Moth Super Rainbow.
While I was tickled pink to see King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard suggested, you might want to try out the second album, Flyimg Microtonal Bananna, which manages to be uptempo but incredibly mellow and kinda jazzy at the same time. Nonagon Infinity has a very frenetic pace, grating tones; it does shape up to pretty good surround sound in headphones, but I think a fat valium would be my pairing of choice with that one.
posted by Rube R. Nekker at 10:09 PM on September 5, 2017
While I was tickled pink to see King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard suggested, you might want to try out the second album, Flyimg Microtonal Bananna, which manages to be uptempo but incredibly mellow and kinda jazzy at the same time. Nonagon Infinity has a very frenetic pace, grating tones; it does shape up to pretty good surround sound in headphones, but I think a fat valium would be my pairing of choice with that one.
posted by Rube R. Nekker at 10:09 PM on September 5, 2017
Look, if you really wanna be chill, I listened to Enya during my wisdom teeth surgery and it was awesome.
The only weird thing that happened afterwards is that I became very concerned about not having a chicken with me as soon as I woke up and I think it was because Enya made me dream I was on some idyllic Irish farm or something and the only solution to my problems was more chickens. YMMV.
posted by Hermione Granger at 10:18 PM on September 5, 2017 [3 favorites]
The only weird thing that happened afterwards is that I became very concerned about not having a chicken with me as soon as I woke up and I think it was because Enya made me dream I was on some idyllic Irish farm or something and the only solution to my problems was more chickens. YMMV.
posted by Hermione Granger at 10:18 PM on September 5, 2017 [3 favorites]
If we're merely doing songs to be super fucked up to, then Mistabishi's Hyperinflation might have a spot on that list. I always thought it was called Hyperinflation but that video calls it Balloon. Anyway it can be fun to listen to when you're super fucked up.
posted by glonous keming at 10:25 PM on September 5, 2017
posted by glonous keming at 10:25 PM on September 5, 2017
Best answer: I had this when I had my wisdom teeth out. Even if they let you keep headphones on, you won't hear a thing. They put you this far under when they don't want you to be responsive or remember anything. You will be under. You check out, and then you're back, minus teeth but having gained a mouth full of cotton and an appreciation for modern medicine.
According to those present, and my one memory of coming out of sedation, I sang through the entire operation. Started with the Star Spangled Banner. Very ambitious, as I don't remotely have the range for it. Woke up to smirking assistants, singing Sex Machine.
posted by monopas at 10:37 PM on September 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
According to those present, and my one memory of coming out of sedation, I sang through the entire operation. Started with the Star Spangled Banner. Very ambitious, as I don't remotely have the range for it. Woke up to smirking assistants, singing Sex Machine.
posted by monopas at 10:37 PM on September 5, 2017 [1 favorite]
Michael Tolcher's Waiting has always been trippy to me...
posted by coberh at 10:42 PM on September 5, 2017
posted by coberh at 10:42 PM on September 5, 2017
Best answer: I asked my dental surgeon if I could listen to Jimi Hendrix. Day of the surgery, I couldn't find Hendrix, so I went with Cream and Sgt. Pepper instead.
I don't rememeber anything from the surgery after turning the music on, though. Not even the music. One minute I was in the chair, and the next minute I was at home drooling on the sofa while my then-boyfriend, who'd driven me home, was watching SLEEPER. So ultimately you could probably go with anything.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:28 PM on September 5, 2017
I don't rememeber anything from the surgery after turning the music on, though. Not even the music. One minute I was in the chair, and the next minute I was at home drooling on the sofa while my then-boyfriend, who'd driven me home, was watching SLEEPER. So ultimately you could probably go with anything.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:28 PM on September 5, 2017
Best answer: I had some serious dental work done a few years ago under heavy drugs, and while it's not bad to have music I'd say don't listen to any music you really like because it may have a weird association forever. My dentist was playing Streisand, and while that's nothing I'd listen to usually I figured it was better than nothing. The drugs did really freaky things to my sense of time, and I remember Streisand's voice getting otherworldly and slooooow so she sounded like a singing Cloverfield. Not a memory I'd want to associate with a favorite band.
Otherwise, I had my wisdom teeth out when I was 18 or so and it wasn't nearly as bad as all the hype suggested. I remember my cheeks feeling really puffy and being groggy for a day or so, but it probably wouldn't make my top 10 of shitty experiences.
posted by Ursula Hitler at 11:32 PM on September 5, 2017 [2 favorites]
Otherwise, I had my wisdom teeth out when I was 18 or so and it wasn't nearly as bad as all the hype suggested. I remember my cheeks feeling really puffy and being groggy for a day or so, but it probably wouldn't make my top 10 of shitty experiences.
posted by Ursula Hitler at 11:32 PM on September 5, 2017 [2 favorites]
I don't remember the exact order, but I had Abbey Road, Sgt. Pepper, and the White Album during my surgery and recovery. A+, recommend. Revolution Number 9 is much more meaningful. I just remember crying afterwards because George and John were dead, and then my mom took away my Vicodin.
posted by ChuraChura at 4:46 AM on September 6, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by ChuraChura at 4:46 AM on September 6, 2017 [3 favorites]
Best answer: You will likely have to run by the pharmacy after your surgery to get medicine. My niece just had this done this summer, and didn't remember much of the procedure or the car ride home. She did get a little sick in the car afterward, so having a towel and bag available for that just in case might be a good idea. She couldn't really talk at all - she had gauze in her mouth and was very out of it. She was concerned about the stuff in her mouth, and wasn't sure what it was, but I was able to reassure her that it was supposed to be there.
They recommended that my niece stay on the couch, rather than go to bed, since there is a some drainage and it's better to be slightly upright. I would definitely prep an area for when you get home with pillows and a towel that you don't mind bleeding on, to put on top of your pillows.
I would also recommend several ice packs for the swelling - we kept switching them out. We also found it useful to have some extra gauze around. She basically lived on smoothies for 3 days - we got the large sizes, broke them into smaller tupperware containers, and froze them - put them into the fridge to get them drinkable. They also said that you could use wet tea bags in addition to the gauze, if you had trouble getting the bleeding to stop, so if you think you may want that, but don't have it on hand, you could pick some of those up.
A friend of hers had this done and was out and running around later that day - she was miserable for 3-4 days and couldn't do much. I think it really varies from person to person.
posted by needlegrrl at 5:32 AM on September 6, 2017
They recommended that my niece stay on the couch, rather than go to bed, since there is a some drainage and it's better to be slightly upright. I would definitely prep an area for when you get home with pillows and a towel that you don't mind bleeding on, to put on top of your pillows.
I would also recommend several ice packs for the swelling - we kept switching them out. We also found it useful to have some extra gauze around. She basically lived on smoothies for 3 days - we got the large sizes, broke them into smaller tupperware containers, and froze them - put them into the fridge to get them drinkable. They also said that you could use wet tea bags in addition to the gauze, if you had trouble getting the bleeding to stop, so if you think you may want that, but don't have it on hand, you could pick some of those up.
A friend of hers had this done and was out and running around later that day - she was miserable for 3-4 days and couldn't do much. I think it really varies from person to person.
posted by needlegrrl at 5:32 AM on September 6, 2017
When I had all four of mine out at once, I woke up singing "I'm a Little Teapot". No idea why...
No music recommendations, but I have other advice. Stay on top of your pain meds - Take them on a schedule. Even if you're feeling better, you don't want to delay or stop taking the pain meds because then you WILL start hurting again and then you just keep chasing the pain. Also, use frozen veggies on your face instead of ice. It just conforms to your face better. Or, if not frozen veggies, use crushed ice.
I had all four of mine out at once and honestly never had any pain from it beyond a sore jaw.
Good luck!
posted by TurquoiseZebra at 9:45 AM on September 6, 2017
No music recommendations, but I have other advice. Stay on top of your pain meds - Take them on a schedule. Even if you're feeling better, you don't want to delay or stop taking the pain meds because then you WILL start hurting again and then you just keep chasing the pain. Also, use frozen veggies on your face instead of ice. It just conforms to your face better. Or, if not frozen veggies, use crushed ice.
I had all four of mine out at once and honestly never had any pain from it beyond a sore jaw.
Good luck!
posted by TurquoiseZebra at 9:45 AM on September 6, 2017
Oh, pain med advice from me too - if your mouth is too sore and you have difficulty swallowing the pill, try burying it in a spoonful of applesauce.
Also, fair warning that codiene makes some people throw up (raises hand). In my case, though, I was able to cope with plain Tylenol and an ice pack that first day, and was feeling better the next day. I do think I have a bit of a higher-than-average pain threshhold, however, so your mileage may vary.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:27 AM on September 6, 2017
Also, fair warning that codiene makes some people throw up (raises hand). In my case, though, I was able to cope with plain Tylenol and an ice pack that first day, and was feeling better the next day. I do think I have a bit of a higher-than-average pain threshhold, however, so your mileage may vary.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:27 AM on September 6, 2017
David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust
Chemical Brothers, Dig Your Own Hole
Portishead, Dummy
Massive Attack, Mezzanine
Tricky, Maxinquaye or Nearly God
Once you're more conscious, you may want to go for trippy movies. I recommend Existenz, Videodrome, Pan's Labyrinth, and of course do Wizard of Oz with Dark Side of the Moon. Nature documentaries will also be a lot of fun.
Get your wife something nice, like flowers at least.
posted by bile and syntax at 11:42 AM on September 6, 2017
Chemical Brothers, Dig Your Own Hole
Portishead, Dummy
Massive Attack, Mezzanine
Tricky, Maxinquaye or Nearly God
Once you're more conscious, you may want to go for trippy movies. I recommend Existenz, Videodrome, Pan's Labyrinth, and of course do Wizard of Oz with Dark Side of the Moon. Nature documentaries will also be a lot of fun.
Get your wife something nice, like flowers at least.
posted by bile and syntax at 11:42 AM on September 6, 2017
I had a wisdom tooth out on a Friday a couple months ago. I spent the afternoon after in and out of sleep on the couch, and couldn't focus on a whole lot the day after. By Monday I was mostly fine, aside from a bit of occasional soreness.
Saying really inappropriate stuff may not be a huge concern; I couldn't communicate very effectively until long after the anesthesia wore off.
Tastes vary, but I'd recommend droning, wordless, textural music, such as Coil's Time Machines or Merzbow & Boris's Sun Baked Snow Cave.
Also, you might want to find ready-made soup you like beforehand.
posted by silentbicycle at 8:57 PM on September 6, 2017
Saying really inappropriate stuff may not be a huge concern; I couldn't communicate very effectively until long after the anesthesia wore off.
Tastes vary, but I'd recommend droning, wordless, textural music, such as Coil's Time Machines or Merzbow & Boris's Sun Baked Snow Cave.
Also, you might want to find ready-made soup you like beforehand.
posted by silentbicycle at 8:57 PM on September 6, 2017
Albuquerque, by Weird Al Yankovich. Hands down.
Never had my wisdom teeth out, but I have definitely been seriously fucked up while listening to this absurdist masterpiece at a party, and let's just say friends have never let me live down my inspired impromptu performance during because I WAS INTO IT. Still, pretty proud to say I did not mess up any verses, and that I did not belch at the end. Talk about "holy shit divine nights" (Lorde reference), because that was one for the record books!! :D
posted by Amor Bellator at 6:44 AM on September 7, 2017 [2 favorites]
Never had my wisdom teeth out, but I have definitely been seriously fucked up while listening to this absurdist masterpiece at a party, and let's just say friends have never let me live down my inspired impromptu performance during because I WAS INTO IT. Still, pretty proud to say I did not mess up any verses, and that I did not belch at the end. Talk about "holy shit divine nights" (Lorde reference), because that was one for the record books!! :D
posted by Amor Bellator at 6:44 AM on September 7, 2017 [2 favorites]
Response by poster: Teeth out music good thank you all more later good wife
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:42 AM on September 8, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:42 AM on September 8, 2017 [3 favorites]
Response by poster: It's been nearly 36 hours since the procedure and I'll give an update. I gave the above comment in the car on the way home I guess?
They were cool with me wearing headphones during the procedure. Once the IV was in and fentanyl/versed mix was flowing, they let me ride that for about 10 minutes to see how my body reacted before putting me fully under. As soon as I could feel the effect, I switched on Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld and that was super pleasant. However, I have to say that anything I would have put on would have been pleasant. Once they cranked up the drip I was out immediately and I woke up to around the 30-minute mark of the album. That was nice, too. Then they took me to a little recovery room where they told my wife how I should recover, then we were on our way. Stopped by the pharmacy and then went home. I never flipped out, didn't say much stupid stuff, hummed a little bit to myself through all the gauze, and was a little clumsy, but otherwise wasn't bad at all.
I came home and started watching The Wire again, and eventually fell asleep after 3-4 episodes. I woke up with the numbness fading and when I tried to get out of bed, the combination of pain, dehydration, and having an empty stomach for so long really got to me, and I broke out in a scary cold sweat and thought I was going to pass out. It passed, and that repeated itself a couple times over the next few hours when I tried to get vertical.
Today I'm doing fine. I feel a bit weak, my mouth hurts if I fully bite down, so I don't do that. I can drink just fine. I can eat yogurt/soup/apple sauce with no problems. Pain is fully managed with 600mg of ibuprofen. It doesn't look like I have any swelling. I know that this procedure is a little different for everyone, and I was really expecting the worst, but it's not really that big of a deal. I thought I was going to be like all those YouTube videos of people saying the craziest things after anesthesia, but I feel like I had reasonable control of my faculties (of course, I was on drugs, so I'm not the most reliable source). I really had a lot of unnecessary anxiety going in, but it turned out just fine.
I have no recollection of hearing any music during the procedure.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 5:25 PM on September 9, 2017 [3 favorites]
They were cool with me wearing headphones during the procedure. Once the IV was in and fentanyl/versed mix was flowing, they let me ride that for about 10 minutes to see how my body reacted before putting me fully under. As soon as I could feel the effect, I switched on Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld and that was super pleasant. However, I have to say that anything I would have put on would have been pleasant. Once they cranked up the drip I was out immediately and I woke up to around the 30-minute mark of the album. That was nice, too. Then they took me to a little recovery room where they told my wife how I should recover, then we were on our way. Stopped by the pharmacy and then went home. I never flipped out, didn't say much stupid stuff, hummed a little bit to myself through all the gauze, and was a little clumsy, but otherwise wasn't bad at all.
I came home and started watching The Wire again, and eventually fell asleep after 3-4 episodes. I woke up with the numbness fading and when I tried to get out of bed, the combination of pain, dehydration, and having an empty stomach for so long really got to me, and I broke out in a scary cold sweat and thought I was going to pass out. It passed, and that repeated itself a couple times over the next few hours when I tried to get vertical.
Today I'm doing fine. I feel a bit weak, my mouth hurts if I fully bite down, so I don't do that. I can drink just fine. I can eat yogurt/soup/apple sauce with no problems. Pain is fully managed with 600mg of ibuprofen. It doesn't look like I have any swelling. I know that this procedure is a little different for everyone, and I was really expecting the worst, but it's not really that big of a deal. I thought I was going to be like all those YouTube videos of people saying the craziest things after anesthesia, but I feel like I had reasonable control of my faculties (of course, I was on drugs, so I'm not the most reliable source). I really had a lot of unnecessary anxiety going in, but it turned out just fine.
I have no recollection of hearing any music during the procedure.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 5:25 PM on September 9, 2017 [3 favorites]
Response by poster: ..... And I wrote that too soon. My wife just showed me all the Facebook status updates I made.
My advice: airplane mode.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 5:52 PM on September 9, 2017 [4 favorites]
My advice: airplane mode.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 5:52 PM on September 9, 2017 [4 favorites]
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You really can't do anything about this.
Personally I was NOT chatty. When I got my wisdoms out and was coming out of general, I got MAD. I apparently tried to punch a nurse and they had to bring another person in to help my mom hold me back so I didn't hurt myself or anyone else. I recall none of this. My first memory was being really crabby and writing FEED ME on a handheld whiteboard in the car on the ride home.
No matter how you react to the sedation, thank your wife profusely in the following days for tolerating and taking care of you.
posted by phunniemee at 6:29 PM on September 5, 2017 [3 favorites]