As some of you know I (Mike) was able to get my wisdom teeth taken out on Monday morning. I have been hoping to do it in the states but just had not got around to it. Then after the decision was made to go to India I thought it would be a great time to do it because we thought it would be cheaper. And was it ever, only $260!
The whole operation took about two hours and went by very smoothly. The oral surgeon was very encouraging and talked me through the whole thing. They only use local anesthetic here if the operation is done outside of a hospital, otherwise they will put you under for the operation. He told me that many westerners that have this type of operation done here tend to ask for stronger anesthesia then Indians. When I told him that everyone in my family that had had this done was put under for it he told me that I am starting a legacy…not quite, but I’ll take it. And yes, like the other westerners, I did ask for more anesthesia once he got started.
I have very strict instructions for my diet for the next 24 hours, and no spitting or gargling! Other than that, the recovery is going fine and thanks to Katie, who sent us a great package last week, I have plenty of Jello and pudding. This has also given me a good chance to catch up on some Cosby episodes that my sister sent not too long ago.
These two pictures are me using my “icepack” which is a beer bottle that our roommate left in the freezer. The beautiful pudding dish is what Sara had made for me from the pudding packet Katie sent, look at that mint garnish!
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