FINALLY! my surgery is only 22 days away! seems like its been forever, and that its taken forever to get to this point. I've had this pain for years and Im only 24 years old. When the pain first started they pulled 4 teeth (which alot of us probably have..)and I've been on countless medications. The pain in my mouth has gotten worse over time and now i just have to wait. My TN occurs on the left side of my face in my mouth which makes eating,talking, and brushing my teeth very difficult. Now that the surgery is getting closer I am starting to get nervous because I dont know what to expect. I can barely remember being pain free. Anyone whos had the surgery can you please fill me in a little on what to expect. Are they gonna shave much of my head? Am I gonna be in more pain than I have been with my TN? Or is it going to be nothing compared to the pain TN has inflicted us with? Let me know! thanks