I used to have a bad tooth, it was finally removed a few months ago. Yesterday I went in for followup surgery to install the implant for a permanent replacement, at the time they also removed a wisdom tooth that would’ve blocked the implant. Back when they removed the bad tooth not only was I recovering from the infection caused by it, but I was still having non-diagnosed anemia issues. It kinda wrecked me for a while. This time feels different.
After surgery I had to be wheeled out of the hospital, could barely stand on my own. Some of that was due to fasting, the rest due to the anesthetic they had to sedate me with. They said 24-48 hours for it to work out of my system. By hour four I was feel semi-normal, sore jaw, but semi-normal. By bedtime I was surprised at how not horrible I felt.
When I woke up this morning I was sluggish, from the medications, but I still went and did light exercises and all my stretches. As the morning went on I performed admin work on my Odroid NAS and prepped to mod my APPJ tube amp. Successfully finished this all by 11am.
I have to wonder why I’ve bounced back so much easier this time. Maybe it’s the B12 for my anemia, my change over to healthier nutrition (plus protein) shakes, or is it the Diflunisal the doctor prescribed.
- B12 has to be the reason I’m no longer fatigued. I don’t crash like I used to and I don’t fatigue while exercising. When I last had major dental surgery done I still suffered from crashes.
- Nutritional shakes are a recent additional due to their daily cost. Prior to the nutritional shakes I would either eat a Clif bar or have a hemp protein shake. They weren’t unhealthy, but I was not getting all of my nutrients. I started buying the Vega One Nutritional Shakes and they are great. They provide me with most of my needed nutrition, protein, and fiber.
- Diflunisal is an NSAID used as a very potent anti-inflammatory. The doctor prescribed it for before and after the surgery to help with any potential fibro issues. It seems to be helping as I have no inflammation I can identify. I only have a few days worth, so we’ll see how I’m feeling once I run out.
Whatever the reason, I am very happy that I’m not stuck in bed miserable. I will keep up with the doctor prescribed medications and antibiotics, continue to supplement them with probiotics and proper nutrition, and continue to exercise as my recovery allows.