Molar extraction - IV Sedation - full blown panic

[Mrsmurray23]

@Bobohawaii you are going to do SO GOOD! I believe with everything in me that the anxiety is the worst part. I am feeling some pain today from my extraction & bone graft - but I am still so relieved that I went through with it. I honestly can’t believe I went through with it lol the anxiety and depression I felt was unreal and at no time before the procedure could I ever actually see myself going through with it…but yesterday I just did it, scared and crying, I did it, and you will too and you’ll come out the other side relieved and proud of yourself too!

 

[Mrsmurray23]

@Jackyv I slept much better than I thought I would the night before my procedure. Not fully sound sleep, but I probably got 6-7hrs off and on and was so surprised. You’re going to do so good at your procedure! Sending you all the luck and prayers and positivity and I can’t wait to hear how everything went!

 

[Jackyv]

@Jackyv I slept much better than I thought I would the night before my procedure. Not fully sound sleep, but I probably got 6-7hrs off and on and was so surprised. You’re going to do so good at your procedure! Sending you all the luck and prayers and positivity and I can’t wait to hear how everything went!

I’m in bed now and I don’t feel too awful. I’m up in 4 1/2 hours to take Promethazine then I’ll get another hour of sleep or so before I need to get up and get ready properly.

Im hoping this sort of stillness with just an awareness of the anxiety remains with me tomorrow. I’d like everything to already be done

I hope to be posting a huge success story tomorrow, trying to stay strong. Reminding myself I can change my mind so I might as well go in anyway….

 

[Bobohawaii]

@Mrsmurray23 thank you. I really appreciate the support. Yes the anxiety is the worst. It's taken over so much of my mental state, and that is the motivating factor for sticking with it tomorrow. Just gotta push through and not run away like before. Really appreciate your words and experience along with all the others that have shared their experiences. This forum makes a true difference.

 

[Jackyv]

Oh my god, that was it? That was a total breeze. I’m still a bit dozey from the Midaz, but I don’t remember a damn thing. The cannula took a few attempts but it was fine. I felt light headed, they asked me something, I remember the room being all yellow because of the glasses, then next thing I know my wife is stood looking at me and they’re asking me if I can walk to the car. Memory of getting there is patchy, and the drive home is mostly blurred bits and pieces.

I am doing everything under that drug, hot damn, it’s actually amazing.

No side effects of note, just amnesia, some unsteadiness and heaviness in my limbs, and a bit of residual tiredness.

I did it!!!!
100% recommend pure Midazolam sedation to anyone, it’s fucking great.

 

[feelingbetter]

Hoorah! So happy to read your post. Was praying and thinking of you this morning.
Oh my God is that it? My thoughts exactly.

@Bobohawaii - it really is that easy

I love this forum, the way we virtually hold each other's hands through the process

 

[Mrsmurray23]

@Jackyv ahhhhh yes I am so happy you went through with it and everything went well! Now to focus on healing Congratulations, internet friend, you did the hardest thing and came through the other side!!

 

[Jackyv]

Honestly, my anxiety was SO much worse than anything that happened. Just woke up from a nap which was mostly just dozing off, and I feel more “present” now.

Apparently I said some really weird funny stuff to the staff and my wife, not limited to.

“I can lift cement with my legs.” (??)
“I’m going to shave my head.”
“Bye I love you.” (To the staff as I left.)

My wife can’t remember what else but it was all hilarious nonsense

Honestly, we’ve done it, guys. I’d do it again tomorrow with no build up anxiety either, it’s changed the game for me.

 

[Jackyv]

@Mrsmurray23 thank you. I really appreciate the support. Yes the anxiety is the worst. It's taken over so much of my mental state, and that is the motivating factor for sticking with it tomorrow. Just gotta push through and not run away like before. Really appreciate your words and experience along with all the others that have shared their experiences. This forum makes a true difference.

You’ve got this! I promise you, it’s so not worth even a second more of worry - that stuff is liquid gold.

I went in with my BP spiking and in total panic in the chair to chatting absolutely nonsense and waking up being asked if I could walk

 

[feelingbetter]

@Jackyv 100% with you on the anxiety being so much worse. It is a game changer isn't it?
I am wondering now what I said to the staff, but I'm sure they've heard it all before, and worse.

 

[oneby]

@Jackyv So glad it was a "total breeze" for you. It's amazing how much anxiety can warp our thoughts and perceptions. It will feel so good now for you to be out from underneath that cloud of anxiety. Hopefully we all can learn from these experiences (our own and those of others) to better equip us for the future.

I've certainly had my ups and downs with medical anxieties. I actually have a dental appointment this afternoon to investigate a problem that I'm quite concerned about. The exam today will involve a CT scan and I'm nervous that the problem might end up being something more than a dental problem. But I don't feel a panicky, run-away anxiety, I feel more like a low key depression. That's how my anxiety manifests itself lately. It just sort of quietly gnaws at me. At least I'm functional so that's something I guess.

 

[Mrsmurray23]

@oneby sending prayers and good thoughts your way! I am hoping the CT scan shows nothing serious

 

[Bobohawaii]

@Jackyv so happy for you. I was thinking about you. It gives me a lot of encouragement to hear your experience. I leave in a few minutes to head to my appointment. I had decent sleep, but my stomach is a bit nervous to say the least. My husband is doing his best to keep things light hearted for me. More than anything I want this anxiety to be gone. But I'm committed.
@oneby Sending you lots of positivity

Talk to you all soon!!!

 

[Mrsmurray23]

@Bobohawaii you’re going to do so well! It happens so quickly and then you wake up and it’s all done. Sending prayers your way - I can’t wait to hear about how well everything went for you!

 

[Bobohawaii]

Woo Hoo!! I did it!! 3 wisdom teeth extracted today. I have to say that I am completely amazed at how quick it was. The IV went in easily, I was given something to start feeling relaxed....next thing I know, they were waking me up!! It is like a chink of time is missing...and that's a good thing
This process is absolutely wonderful. I literally remember nothing after the IV. I woke up coherent and calm. Car ride home was fine, just don't remember details.
I am completely over the fear of it. I do have more future dental work to do, and I feel so excited for it. I NEVER EVER would have thought I'd say that, as I have been putting this of for YEARS.

Now just shifting my focus to healing. To others awaiting procedures, IV sedation is a game changer. I promise.

To all on this forum who have shared their fears, experiences and successes, thank you, thank you, thank you. They helped more than you know.

 

[Mrsmurray23]

@Bobohawaii yessssss! I am so happy your experience went so well! Now just focus on healing up those extractions and life can go back to normal soon enough. The looming anxiety over dental procedures is so intense, but getting through it is also so empowering. Proud of you!

 

[oneby]

@Bobohawaii So glad to hear of your success story, and the other two success stories (Mrsmurray23 and Jackyv) on this thread. Good job to all of you. You faced your fears, you did it, and now you are on the other side. There's nothing quite like the feeling of that weight being lifted off your shoulders.

Regarding my situation, the 360 CT scan today found the reason for the bump on my gums. The nerve on a molar has died and infection has set in. The dentist prescribed an antibiotic and referred me to an endodontist for a root canal (which I've never had before). However, if the endodontist in his evaluation 2 weeks from now discovers a micro crack in the tooth, an extraction will be required.

I've never had any dental problems on this level before but I find myself at peace with it. This is because after waiting for some days to have the CT scan, I became worried that I could have oral cancer, or maybe there was a giant tumor taking over my jaw. So after thinking about super scary things like that for a while, I'm relieved that my problem is rather ordinary and common. Perspective is hugely important! Two other good things. #1 Because the nerve is dead I don't have any pain in that tooth. #2 My dentist is a super nice guy and didn't even charge me for the CT scan and evaluation today.

 

[Jackyv]

@Bobohawaii So glad to hear of your success story, and the other two success stories (Mrsmurray23 and Jackyv) on this thread. Good job to all of you. You faced your fears, you did it, and now you are on the other side. There's nothing quite like the feeling of that weight being lifted off your shoulders.

Regarding my situation, the 360 CT scan today found the reason for the bump on my gums. The nerve on a molar has died and infection has set in. The dentist prescribed an antibiotic and referred me to an endodontist for a root canal (which I've never had before). However, if the endodontist in his evaluation 2 weeks from now discovers a micro crack in the tooth, an extraction will be required.

I've never had any dental problems on this level before but I find myself at peace with it. This is because after waiting for some days to have the CT scan, I became worried that I could have oral cancer, or maybe there was a giant tumor taking over my jaw. So after thinking about super scary things like that for a while, I'm relieved that my problem is rather ordinary and common. Perspective is hugely important! Two other good things. #1 Because the nerve is dead I don't have any pain in that tooth. #2 My dentist is a super nice guy and didn't even charge me for the CT scan and evaluation today.

So glad it’s not anything much more serious!

Also I’ve had two root canals before with just local anaesthetic and I could honestly have drifted off during both of them.

Now I’ve experienced midazolam though, I think I’ll gratefully choose it each time

Keep us posted!

 

[Jackyv]

Woo Hoo!! I did it!! 3 wisdom teeth extracted today. I have to say that I am completely amazed at how quick it was. The IV went in easily, I was given something to start feeling relaxed....next thing I know, they were waking me up!! It is like a chink of time is missing...and that's a good thing
This process is absolutely wonderful. I literally remember nothing after the IV. I woke up coherent and calm. Car ride home was fine, just don't remember details.
I am completely over the fear of it. I do have more future dental work to do, and I feel so excited for it. I NEVER EVER would have thought I'd say that, as I have been putting this of for YEARS.

Now just shifting my focus to healing. To others awaiting procedures, IV sedation is a game changer. I promise.

To all on this forum who have shared their fears, experiences and successes, thank you, thank you, thank you. They helped more than you know.

Yaaaaaas. Well done.

What a beautiful success thread this turned out to be!

 

[Bobohawaii]

@oneby So glad your diagnostics turned out to be something really manageable. I'm sure you feel relieved that is wasn't something more serious. Glad that anxiety and anticipation has lifted for you.
Today has been a good day for many!!








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