I called them today to make sure everything was in order for Friday and even got a chance to talk to the anethesiologist... ok i didn't spell it right but you know who i mean.... ANYWAY she said since scott has never been "put under" that they may consider doing this in the hospital... They weren't for sure if he'd get combative or not... i told her that would NOT work for us because of our crappy insurance. I dont know how hes going to act under anesthetic, but i doubt hes going to be combative!!!! I was nice, but she knew i was a little bothered by this... All was well until i told them he was 6'5 and weighed 270.....good grief......

combative??? What did they mean?

So, what's happening, Vicky? They were going to do it under a general anaesthetic in the dentist's surgery but now they wish it done in a hospital?

We had a similar problem here and my son needed a general because he had so many tics. They ended up doing it in day surgery but that was private and yes it was expensive. He had a bad reaction to the anaesthetic and a pain killer he was given too, so in the end I was really glad we had the procedure done where we did. These days he can see the dentist fine without his tics interfering thankfully.

How come they can't just give him a mild sedation to see him through the procedure? Is that because of his tics?

Yeah... they're doing it under anaesthetic because of his tics... actually i think this place we're going does everybody that way...not for sure though...
I dont know why they think he might get combative... ANYWAY we have to be there at 9:00. I"ll let you guys know how it goes LOL... hes pretty nervous...
i've not even reminded him about the needles for an IV..... he HATES needles... he throws up when he gets shots.... i guess i'm pretty nervous about all this as well.... Please pray all goes well this morning...
hope you guys have a good Friday!!!!
vicky

sending my prayer for scott.

and lots of butt squeezes for you

i know how hard it is to see your baby go through something painful. im me if you need to talk.

The removal of the teeth went off without a hitch, BUT now hes getting the feeling back and the pain meds really arent working... poor kid.... His tongue is so swollen that hes having a hard time swallowing. he has a sensitive gag reflex so hes gagging quite a bit as well... I figure the next couple days will be the worst then he'll start to improve.... I dont think he expected to feel like this LOL.... thanks for your prayers and positive thoughts... I'm thinking I"LL be the one needing them before this is over
vicky

So glad it's over. It will only be a couple of days. Not sure what pain meds they gave him, but the ones that dental surgeons usually prescribe here for adults after proceedures like that are pretty darn strong. Main thing is to take them as directed and on time that way the dose can do its job effectively. All the best to him for fast recovery. Bet you're glad that's done, Vicky.

they gave him loratab....i want to say 7.5 mg.... LOL i' mto lazy to get up and go see for sure... Lets see they gave him phenegren for nausea, some antibiotics and some steroids.... Hes doing better his evening... he's still bleeding quite a bit though. They called to check on him earlier and said its probally because hes not biting on the gauze enough and hes sitting straight up to much instead of reclining slightly... I rented night at the museum for him and told him to stay reclined and not get up while he watched it LOL...

Vicky I am sooo glad it is over and do hope the bleeding and the pain and swelling will quickly subside

I must say my hackles went up too when I read that they were concerned he might be "combatative" TS people are so very misunderstood because of ignorance on the part of others who really dont have a clue what it is huh

but

it is past and now we focus on praying for his rapid healing

yup agreed.... Actually over all it was a very positive experience. The oral surgeon was halarious. He and Scott had a commom bond of liking puns!!
I threatened to leave the room if they didn't stop!!!!
They told him to either sleep on several pillows or in a recliner last night so hes still crashed out in the recliner. I gave him is meds around 4:00 this morning and he said he felt fine... other than hurting that is LOL... today he gets to start eating soft foods.... he was begging for a hamburger last night... LOL... THATS a good sign.... I guess its all about letting the sockets start to heal and let that blood clot form. only one of his wisdom teeth was empacted.
thanks to everybody who said aprayer for him and for me LOL... i know oral surgery isn't that big of a deal, but any time they put you under..... well, you guys know..... and when its your kids first time.....
vicky

Vicky, I am just checking in to see how Scott is doing ( and you too )

sure hope both pain and swelling are down and he is beginning to feel much better