I had to share with my fellow veteran's that still have their wisdom teeth, having them removed is a fantastic weight loss plan! I had mine removed last Thursday and have lost 11 lbs since. I was on Protein shakes 3 times a day until Monday (600 calories) and then very soft food since.

I have to say I'm very thankful for my sleeve. I never really felt hunger (other then head hunger) and it really helped get me through the pain. I did have an issue with the Hydrocodone / Loratab that I was prescribed. I ended up fainting about an hour after I had taken it, hit something on the way down, and broke my two front teeth. The oral surgeon couldn't believe that happened and suggested I switch to the Motrin he prescribed (which I never had filled as it is a NSAID which I told him I couldn't take, DOH!) I suggest caution to anyone that has to take Hydrocodone. I have no clue if it is because of my sleeve or that I weight so much less now that pain meds affect me differently.

I do miss my front teeth! - Dentist can't fix them until Aug 4th.

Oh, I do sympathize. I had a temporary front crown pop off during dinner last night, and was just lucky that Thursday night was my dentist's late night to be open....so I got right in and had it put back on.....get the permanent crown installed on July 29th. For the one hour (I am such a wimp) that I was front toothless with a post exposed, I was so upset. Well, I am so sorry that you must endure until August 4th. Does your dentist have no compassion? How is this affecting your daily routine?

You made a good point about hydrocodone. I take that occasionally as a back-up to Lyrica if neuropathies are ruining my sleep. But since I am down 62 pounds now, I should pay more attention to that "whooshy" felling I get when it kicks in. I would not want to take a tumble if I am up during the night (and I am already a post-stroke fall risk). So glad that you brought it up, with a practical example of a bad result. Please be careful. I hope you recover from your extractions soon.

Good Lord! There are easier ways! LOL I had mine removed pre-wls so that wasn't an option for weight loss! Ha! But the meds thing, um, yeah, been there done that! Luckily, I didn't break a tooth but got a "fat lip" out of it when I came to on the floor!

Take it easy and heal!