The right side of my mouth was hurting quite a lot, but luckily the prescription pain pill has kicked in now. It's bothersome having these blasted gauze pads in my mouth. And of course my mother buys croissants which I can't even eat. I tried nibbling on one, but it wasn't the same. So far I have had yogurt, chocolate ice cream (melted in the microwave), and ramen noodles. I couldn't even chew the noodles, I just swallowed them.

Grr. At least I haven't had much swelling. My bottom lip and chin-area was numb for a few hours, but it's worn off.

I have to say that "going under" was a very strange experience. I can't describe it. I don't know when it happened. One moment I was laying on the chair with an IV in my arm and various other things connected to me, with an oxygen...thing over my nose and safety goggles on, looking around calmly...and then I heard my name and it was all over and I was escorted to the "recuperation area". I was very woozy. Walking wasn't exactly easy. Apparently I was pale, too, because a nurse asked if I was okay. I guess nausea is common post-operation. But no, I was fine.

Surprisingly, I wasn't hungry at all afterward. I went from being starving, to feeling absolutely fine.

At least I don't have to work for a couple days! :) I'm probably going back Thursday. A lovely break it will be.