I'm scheduled for odontectomy this coming Friday. Went to dental clinic this afternoon, turned out my third molar is impacted and I'm having it removed after my Fri classes (meaning I have to fly from LB to Paranaque).
During the consultation, the dentist kept telling me "Ang ganda ng ngipin mo, ingatan mo ha", I took it as a compliment because she repeated it for like three or four times. And it was also a relief to know that I only have one third molar to be removed (others have two or four). But she blew my mind when she said odontectomy is going to cost me 8-15 thousand, depending on the agreement that I have to make with the surgeon.
I've been reading threads and I'm currently freaking out. Everybody's telling me that it's going to be really painful. Too bad, I have very low pain tolerance. I don't know how I'd handle it, but I'm really scared. According to what I've read (experiences and dentists' comments), recovery period is usually up to 2 weeks after the extraction. I'm expecting a lot of blood and man oh man, painful swelling. So don't be surprised if you see me with my "chipmunk" face and if I don't talk at all. I'm also worried about how and what I'm going to eat right after the surgery (and days after that). I don't want my housemates to adjust just because I won't be able to eat solid food well.
Another problem is that I've been suffering from this annoying cough for a week now. If it doesn't go away, I don't know how I can undergo the operation -- I fear I might cough during the procedure. That's just scary.
I just wish the surgery would go well, and not leave me with any adverse complications. (T.T)
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