Gum grafts Surgery Kathy - Dental Health Message Board

omysty · 09-03-2004, 06:29 AM

Hi Kathy,

Hope you're doing well, today, how did your grafting go?

Dana

ktnap · 09-03-2004, 08:46 AM

Hi Dana,

I've been better. I guess the surgery was a success, there's been much less bleeding than last year so far, but I've had problems with the antibiotic they prescribed, plus my jaw is swollen (and very sore!) again. The swelling hurts more than my gums (it actually hurts more to wash my face than it does to brush my teeth ????)

As far as the Halcion, the dr. and his asst. kept exclaiming how calm and relaxed I was, but I remember every single thing. I guess it did its job, I was in the chair for and hour and a half and I didn't run out the door! LOL. They had to keep shooting more Novacain as I could feel them working several times. I'm sure that didn't help the soreness I'm feeling.

He prescribed Hydrocodone (sp?) for pain...I refused the Darvocet because I've had problems with that, but I'm afraid to take they Hydrocodone anymore since I threw up last night and I couldn't tell if it was from that or the antibiotic (I'm certain it was the antibiotic) so I've just been taking Tylenol 3. I think once the prednisone kicks in I'll feel much better, my jaw is quite swollen.

Oh well! I'm sure I'm not being very encouraging, but the end results should be good and I look forward to that. It sounds like your dr. is going to be much more responsive in regards to pain (mine seems to minimize such trivial things)

Kathy

omysty · 09-03-2004, 10:45 AM

Good to hear from you Kathy, sounds like you're coming along. Did you have the laughing gas or just the novacaine? Surprised they couldn't get the novacaine right? Thats worrisome for me!

With only 4 teeth done,are you surprised at the swelling? I plan on taking the steriod that morning, did you do that?

I'm in Atlanta, and we might get remnanats from hurricane Frances on Tues. am of all days, so that adds to the stress!! (day of surgery)

Did a surgeon do your grafts? It's nice to talk to you, and I envy you,knowing that your are done! Keep me updated!

Dana

ktnap · 09-03-2004, 12:10 PM

Dana,

I probably had about 15, maybe more, shots of Novacaine. He started with about 8 shots (where he would cut the roof of my mouth (in two places again), plus the two bottom areas he shot quite a bit. But, as he worked, I could feel him cutting so he'd shoot me again. Lots of Novacain. I mean lots. I don't think anyone could get through this surgery without it. I've never had laughing gas, so I don't know what would be preferable.

If I knew I was going to throw up again after the surgery, I probably would have opted for IV sedation again. Last year, after the surgery when I threw up, I assumed it was the anesthesia. Now, I'm almost certain it's the antibiotic he prescribed. For some reason, he is adamant that I use that particular one (I tried to get it switched this morning when I called about my jaw swelling and got the prednisone). I just looked in the mirror. My chin is black and blue, just like someone slugged me one.

He would not give me the steroid yesterday. He claimed there'd be no swelling this time. He was very wrong. I don't think I like him. Ha!

The dr. is a periodontist. I'm assuming all periodontists do this type of surgery. I have to go to him again on the 15th to get sutures removed... Not sure why it was necessary for him to use the nondissolvable stitches this time, but last year they just dissolved and I wasn't required to go in to have them removed.

Take care with Frances... will the hurricane still be around that long from now??? (I'm in Ohio and we even get rain/storms from hurricanes but I can imagine it's much stronger when you're at a closer location)

Kathy

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Originally Posted by omysty

Good to hear from you Kathy, sounds like you're coming along. Did you have the laughing gas or just the novacaine? Surprised they couldn't get the novacaine right? Thats worrisome for me!

With only 4 teeth done,are you surprised at the swelling? I plan on taking the steriod that morning, did you do that?

I'm in Atlanta, and we might get remnanats from hurricane Frances on Tues. am of all days, so that adds to the stress!! (day of surgery)

Did a surgeon do your grafts? It's nice to talk to you, and I envy you,knowing that your are done! Keep me updated!

Dana

omysty · 09-03-2004, 12:25 PM

Hi Kathy

Here's my [ removed ] to correspond. Yes we expect some tropical force winds and they said possibly some down power lines! Also major flooding could occur since Frances has slowed down.(Mon and Tues)

I would think they would monitor and know how much novacaine you would need? Didyou have this problem before? I'm wondering if I should just do the 8 instead of the 4, (grafts) are you glad you broke it up? What antibiotic are you on? I'm requesting amoxicillin, and they told me to start the steriod the morning of the procedure. Can you tell I'm stressed? LOL!!

I'm hoping my per. knows what he's doing! LOL!! he's supposedly very good, so hopefully no problems! Do you have the retainer? Does the throwing up hurt the work done? Sounds like the antibiotic or maybe the steriod? Oh, I can't wait!! My husband at this point says just cancel it! Between me and the storm I think he will work all holiday weekend! LOL!! Plus both my kids are home sick.

Anyway hope to hear from you soon!

Dana