I just got back from an oral surgery. What a fun way to spend an afternoon! Local anaesthetic, and unlike most other dentists I've had, this one didn't apply a topical anaesthetic before giving me the shots, so double ouch. Best of all, I could see everything going on reflected in his glasses...not that the sensations in my mouth weren't wierd enough.

So here I sit, mouth numb and swollen, though not so numb that I can't feel the throbbing. Fortunately, I've got a painkiller prescribed with my antibiotics. Thank goodness I stocked up on pudding, yogurt, and smoothie ingredients, for until my stitches heal.

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