Why is my doctor asking me to take in 3,000 calories a day for 2-3 days after my wisdom tooth surgery?
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For strength to heal.. \nbut mostly because no one eats after having their teeth pulled. some people won't eat for a whole week. Just sip water or whatever. \n\nIf they know it's okay to eat and how much to eat, they are more likely to eat. \nGoing hungry can weaken your system and that could lead to infection.
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If you are eating 2000 calories a day, about a month.
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If you email me, I will gladly give you a diet based on Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem. You can do it yourself at home. You won't need to measure anything or count calories. It is all already proportioned. It involves all food groups and is based on 1250 calories. Very healthy.  I have shared it with many askers on yahoo answers.\n\nWhat is great about it is you never go more than 3 hours without eating so you don't have a chance to get hungry and since it is all pre-proportioned, there is no reason to overeat.
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I tell most of my patients who are having orthognathic surgery (jaw corrective surgery) that they'll follow the rule of 2's:\nFor the first 2 days, you feel/look like you've been hit by a truck.\nFor the first 2 weeks, you'll stay pretty swollen.\nAnd most of the swelling will be gone by 2 months.\n\nYou'll really start feeling better after about 4-5 days after surgery.  However, you really can't judge the results of the surgery until about 2-4 months afterwards.\n\nThese surgeries can be wonderfully helpful, and give fantastic cosmetic results.  Good luck!
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Yeah it will probably hurt some, but they should give you some good pain killers! Also you might not be able to eat very well for a couple of days. I had jaw surgery where they broke my jaw and reset it and all 4 of my wisdom teeth cut out at the same time...talk about hurting.....:(
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We don't _require_ 3 meals. The amount of enegy that a healthy active person needs is about 2000 calories. If you eat all those at once, well, that's it. The 3 meal custom is a cultural way of keeping our lives "organized" (i.e. establishing fixed hours for eating, sleeping, etc), and also a social ritual for many people. Other people nibble at bits of food all day long and are perfectly well-fed anyway; in fact, some diets suggest eating 6 smaller meals a day in order to keep the digestive metabolism working and burning energy continuously.\nOther apes' behavior includes searching for food and eating during large parts of the day... I guess the availability of large amounts of food in modern occidental society also favors the custom of eating large meals.
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An intake between 1200 and 1400 calories per day is considered a low intake.\n\nCaloric intake BELOW 1200 should be avoided. It will lower your metabolism (so you actually start burning fat slower). Also, you most often will NOT be getting the nutrition you need, resulting in brittle bones, messed up periods, hair loss, and tooth decay.\n\nSexy huh?
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Best have that checked out right away. I waited to long and it got infected. I was in the hospital for 11 days. (4 in intensive care) the dentist was a local doctor with out much experience. He tried removing the tooth, by pulling it giving me 6 shots of Novocain. it wouldn't come out and he broke it. Leaving small fragments in thus winding up in the hospital.\nThe wisdom teeth are said to be removed as soon as possible. If left they push the other teeth out of alignment causing pain and possible jaw dislocation. Seek Medical help right away, and remember...ice is your friend.
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I am a dentist.\n\nAn oral surgeon (properly known as an "oral and maxillofacial surgeon") undergoes 4 to 6 years of training beyond dental school.  Those who spend 6 years typically spend 2 of those 6 years earning an "M.D." degree, and thus hold the titles of "D.D.S., M.D." or "D.M.D., M.D."\n\nOf those 4 to 6 years, oral surgeons get a great deal of experience performing surgery both inside and outside of the mouth.  Third molar (i.e. wisdom tooth) extractions are but a small component of an oral surgeon's training.  Additionally, oral surgeons spend a minimum of 4 months learning anesthesia, and thus are permitted to perform sedations.  General dentists can train to perform sedations, however, most do not.\n\nExtraction of third molars does not require an oral surgery residency, but it does require proper training.  As a general dentist, I extract the vast majority of third molars because I have proper training and experience doing them.  I only refer patients to oral surgeons when they specifically request sedation, or if the case is "high risk" for a nerve injury.  I do this for liability reasons, not because I think the oral surgeon is much less likely to cause a nerve injury.  To be honest, I'd rather have the oral surgeon get sued.\n\nIt really depends on the dentist.  Most dentists don't have the proper training extracting third molars, and thus refer patients to oral surgeons.
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Many people will have the procedure done on a Friday and then they are fine to return to work the following Monday.  The pain you experience is going to depend on your tolerence level.  For me, I would rate it a 2.  It was more annoying than painful.  Just make sure to follow the post-operative instructions your dentist gives you to help minimize your pain and discomfort.  Do not smoke, drink through a straw, spit forcefully or fiddle with the areas with your tongue as any of these actions could disrupt the blood clot and cause a dry socket.... you absolutely do not want that to happen as it is not uncommon for a dry socket to be more painful than a toothache.  Try to avoid talking as much as possible for the first 24 hours.  Avoid things with citric acid such as orange juice and tomato soup for a couple of days.  Eat soft foods such as scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes for the first couple of days and then begin eating foods as you feel you can.  You should do fine... don't worry :) Oh, and the actual procedure itself will probably take no more than about 30 minutes.
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um, we dont really need it.  lol @ the guy above who said that we lose 35% intelligence. \nBut why do u want it removed? \nI had crowding in my teeth, and i got braces. I had to get my 4 wisdom teeth removed. But, you should get it removed one at a time. These are really permanent and deep rooted teeth. Im sure ur dentist would not remove them all at once. I had to get stiches for the removal of 2, it was that hard to get it out. \n\nIf it doesnt create trouble then dont. Do you really want to be stuck with sedative injections in ur gum and then having it being pulled with force if not required? ( and the injections really hurt, when they push the medicine in. They stick u 2-3 times). 2 of my wisdoms removed easy, in about 5 mins of pulling. The other 2 were a real pain. took 30 mins, they had the suction machine to suck the bleeding that was there (it was alot). They drilled it with a machine to split the tooth in 2 pieces as it was deep rooted. The drilling hurt alot, depite the sedative injections they gave. It really hit the core of ur nerve. They then stiched it up. \nAfterwards,  u cant really eat freely for a few days. Your mouth would obviously be swelling alot. And you would have to take anti-biotics tablets to prevent infection. (which means, u could get  and that would be worse case senario).\n\nSo if u dont have a choice, then u dont. If u do, its all a matter of if u want to go through the not very nice proceedure :)
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A few years ago I was able to eat absolutely everything and not gain weight. I would eat 4000 + calories a day and continued to lose weight. The issue was a stress disorder and my system was not processing all the food I ate. I visited a doctor, got my mineral balance back in check, and took mega dose liquid vitamins for about 6 months. The weight gain started within the first few weeks and continued until I was a more normal size 8. (I was down to size 2). A visit to a doctor or naturopath may be wise.
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My husband asked the same question right before his last surgery.  They said the anesthesia could make him sick and he could accidentally aspirate it (suck it back down into his lungs).  That's why they won't even let you have ice chips.  Good luck!
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Cut back on calories. Increase exercise. or surgery.
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Dizziness and constipation are two side effects ov Vicodin.  Are you taking more than the directions read?  You shouldn't take more than three within a 24 hour period.  If you are in this much pain from having your wisdom teeth removed, from yesterday, you may want to follow up with your dentist ASAP.  There is a condition that CAN happen when you have an extraction called "dry socket" which is VERY painful!!\n\nJust know that wisdom teeth extraction is typically  painful.  It will just take some time, although please keep in mind, don't overdose on the Vicodin.
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i had 3 wisdom tooth extracted. Yes it is quite normal for it to bleed a little after one day especially if its from the lower jaw. Semi solid foods are good...if u like porriage or soft rice. I used to drink those complete nutrition drinks like Ensure or Resourse....it taste good and a can keeps u full for about 3-4 hours. And do try to lay off the ciggies for awhile...dont think the smoke make it heal any faster. Good oral hygiene is important too...rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash 3-4 times a day especially after meals
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Girl, when I got my wisdom teeth out, I didn't even want to watch TV, let alone think about papers and class.  As long as you know that you can get your stuff done after you go back after Thanksgiving, I say take the whole week off mentally.  I'm sure you deserve it.  When I was still in school, I worked my tail off right before holiday breaks so that I wouldn't have to worry about it.  If you haven't had a chance to do the papers before (which having your wisdom teeth is a good excuse for), then just promise yourself you'll get them done on time and relax and eat a turkey!