Wisdom Teeth

Well it happened.  I finally got my wisdom teeth out.  Here's the story and then here's why it is relative to my blog. 

When I got there the doctor gave me an IV with the anesthesia.  I remember it felt like melted butter was slowly coursing through my body and I immediately started to relax.  It was one of the most wonderful feelings.  I remember thinking that I wished I could have it every night before I went to bed.  At one point I started to laugh as I got really loopy.  The nurse asked me if I wanted any music.  I remember saying, "yeah I want some soft piano music".  And then my memory cuts off.  I was told that as I really started going under I was talking, moaning and singing before I finally asleep.  According to the Doctor, the surgery went really well with no complications. 

The next thing I remember is waking up and not being able to talk right because I couldn't feel my jaw, chin or tongue... they had numbed me up good; and stuffed my mouth full of gauze.  I was incredibly thirsty and starving because I hadn't eaten or drank anything all day.  I couldn't stand up for a while.  At one point I started seeing doubles of the nurse... that was an interesting experience.  I had a conversation with my mom and the nurse.  I thought I was completely coherent.  The video proves otherwise.  Eventually I was able to stand up and walk to the car.  Nothing is more weird than knowing how to walk straight but not being able to because your body has no balance yet.

I got home, drank some water and broth, watched The Voice for two hours, drank a smoothie and then I ended up eating like a hog for the rest of the day because I was so hungry.  One of my wonderful friends came over and we spent the rest of the evening talking and laughing as she told me about her wonderful life.  I actually felt so good that night that I drove my car home from a mechanic shop.

The good news is that there is no swelling, bruising or nausea.  I refuse to take Loratab.  Now I understand that Loratab is a pain pill and it is meant to help.  But it can also brings side effects like no other.  I prefer to keep foreign hard chemicals out of my blood stream thank you very much.  Ibuprofen is a pain pill to and believe me, Ibuprofen and I have become best buddies.  I'm still a little achy but I can eat solid foods.  I can tell I have a little of the anesthesia in me because I still feel like I just came off the teacups at Disney Land... just a little though.  

So how does this relate to the Gospel blessing my daily life?  Well before this surgery I did a lot of praying.  Vocally and mentally I prayed for courage, strength, health and the ability to relax.  I also received a blessing from my Father that every thing would be OK and the surgery would go smoothly.  With prayers and a blessing I felt at peace all week.  I didn't have any fear about it except right before they put the IV in me.  I felt assured that the Doctor would be able to perform his duties and my body would respond to the surgery in a healthy way. 

Another thing I want to add is I am a huge believer of the power of the mind and self fulfilling prophecy.  What we think about or how we perceive a situation is how it will manifest itself.  I spent a lot of time mentally preparing myself for the surgery by telling myself that I was going to go under quickly, come out quickly, and that it wasn't going to be a traumatic ordeal.  For clarification, no I'm not one of those energy gurus... I just believe in the power of positive thinking.  To tie all of this back together, prayer and faith in our Heavenly Father's protection definitely helps with positive thinking. 

I am so grateful that everything went so smoothly.  The Lord truly does protect us when we need him and he does answer our prayers.

I am very happy because this is one step closer for me to go on a mission.  I just need to finish my doctors appointments and my papers and then my call will come.  I can't wait!!!

(loopy videos coming soon.)