weight and wisdom teeth

cherriecheek · 08-10-2006, 11:12 AM

hey everyone...

im getting my wisdom teeth out tomorrow and from what i hear, im gonna have to live off of liquid foods for awhile...

i was wondering if anyone has ever lost any weight due to this diet change? if so, how much?

RayKay · 08-10-2006, 11:15 AM

Hmm, I don't think you generally need to be on liquids THAT long. Of those people I know whom had their teeth pulled, it was at most a couple days, then it was soft foods for a few more.

You can lose weight anytime you are taking in less calories than you burn....so it depends how much calories you take in, liquid form or otherwise versus how many you burn naturally or with exercise.

I would advise you make sure you are eating enough though - get nutritious foods in too through smoothies, protein shakes as suddenly dropping your intake can cause your metabolism to go haywire and this can cause long term damage (and weight GAIN ultimately). Your body NEEDS nutrition and calories to maintain a healthy weight, metabolism and be strong.

I never had to get any pulled as I never got them (I am unwise I guess!).

Meow18 · 08-10-2006, 11:19 AM

I didn't lose weight when I got my teeth pulled. Maybe because my mom kept making me chocolate shakes!

But I also only went like a week without eating real food. Then I just went right back to eating what I normally eat.

But yeah, like Raykay said, make sure you are still eating well. You can always lose weight if you just eat the right foods.

**arwen** · 08-10-2006, 11:21 AM

I have had a pretty bad case of inflammation of the wisdom teeth, and had two removed in one operation. I had antibiotics for 2 weeks, and I think I ate liquids for a few days. I loose weight pretty rapidly, I guess you do too if you are so concerned. Make sure the liquids are nutritious! You can do a LOT with a blender!

Ilse

**BellaDonna** · 08-10-2006, 11:23 AM

I didn't lose weight when I had mine done. You don't have to be on liquids for too long. Try to get some meal replacement shakes because they'll fill you up more than regular beverages.

Once I could have food again- it had to be soft food..... mashed potatoes are not healthy in any way....which is probably why I did not lose weight at all. They were yummy though.

BellaDonna

Fisch · 08-10-2006, 11:23 AM

I was only on liquids for one day, the next 3 or 4 days it was soft foods, soon after I could eat most things with a little trouble. I had a very quick recovery though. It is a good opportunity to eat healthy tasteless things though, since it is much harder to taste when you cant chew so great, and your tongue takes some abuse during the surgery from being dry, covered in blood, and scraped a bit. Maybe you can make it a habit lol. I got 4 removed by the way.

**BellaDonna** · 08-10-2006, 11:48 AM

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The dentist I'm going to told me to avoid dairy products because it's common to have... um... regurgitations because of all the drugs they pump you with for pain and such. He made it sound like I won't be able to keep anything down and recommended taking gravol (if I can even keep that down).
...also... he said not to make a suction with my mouth (like with a straw), because it can cause the clots to come out. So be careful drinking shakes.

Dairy products also make your throat produce more mucous- so it will make you uncomfortable. The thought of cold ice cream may seem soothing at first, but it's actually worse for your throat. Jello is the way to go once you can have soft foods.

Definitely don't drink from a straw- and do not smoke cigarettes if you're a smoker. Rinseing/spitting too much should be avoided too. As your dentist said, any suction can disrupt the blood clots to heal and result in something called "dry socket" which is very, very painful for most people. Be extra careful to avoid it.

BellaDonna

virgo827 · 08-10-2006, 12:39 PM

Its really not that big of deal. I am a dental assistant and I had my wisdom teeth removed 2 years ago. I didnt have any complications and I was back to work in 3 days. I could have went back sooner but I deserved a little vaca. As belladonna said, dont use a straw, smoke, or rinse and spit to vigorously. Your clots need to be there to speed up the healing process. You will definitely have "holes" where the teeth were removed for months to follow. Eating Jell-o will help because it aids in bone regrowth. You will also need to tend to your sites more attentively because as you start to eat solid food again, it can get trapped in the sockets causing a VERY VERY foul smell. If you do have some swelling cold compresses should help. Good Luck!

now_better · 08-10-2006, 03:44 PM

i remember getting my wisdom tooth pulled like 5 years ago... well, i don't remember the event because i was knocked out, but i remember waking up with a lot of dried blood on my tongue and a lot of numbness.

you might not feel pain afterwards. that is the time to take Tylenol, Advil, your favorite pain killer. don't wait until you feel pain. i remember buying soup and coming home, and that's when it hit me... omg, a world of pain that would not go away. anyways, good luck!

babypink61 · 08-10-2006, 05:40 PM

Hmmm I didn't lose any weight either, bummer!! :P I think I was fine after a couple of days and my face wasn't as swollen as I thought it would be . . .

08-10-2006, 11:12 AM	#1
cherriecheek Offline Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Gender: Female Posts: 52	weight and wisdom teeth hey everyone... im getting my wisdom teeth out tomorrow and from what i hear, im gonna have to live off of liquid foods for awhile... i was wondering if anyone has ever lost any weight due to this diet change? if so, how much? __________________ never grow a wishbone where your backbone ought to be..

08-10-2006, 11:15 AM	#2
RayKay Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Middle of Canada Gender: Female Age: 30 Posts: 13,270	Hmm, I don't think you generally need to be on liquids THAT long. Of those people I know whom had their teeth pulled, it was at most a couple days, then it was soft foods for a few more. You can lose weight anytime you are taking in less calories than you burn....so it depends how much calories you take in, liquid form or otherwise versus how many you burn naturally or with exercise. I would advise you make sure you are eating enough though - get nutritious foods in too through smoothies, protein shakes as suddenly dropping your intake can cause your metabolism to go haywire and this can cause long term damage (and weight GAIN ultimately). Your body NEEDS nutrition and calories to maintain a healthy weight, metabolism and be strong. I never had to get any pulled as I never got them (I am unwise I guess!). __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]<--- [COLOR=sienna]Carbun the Super-Bunny[/COLOR][/B][/COLOR][/FONT] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=#556b2f][/COLOR][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]At the end of the day, how you imprinted on someones life and heart is the only true mark any of us leave on this earth and is what we are most proud of... [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- My Biggest Hero and Mentor: My Mum.[/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=orange][B]Il faut d'abord durer [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- Ernest Hemingway[/SIZE][/I]

08-10-2006, 11:19 AM	#3
Meow18 Offline Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: IL Gender: Female Age: 24 Posts: 2,884	I didn't lose weight when I got my teeth pulled. Maybe because my mom kept making me chocolate shakes! But I also only went like a week without eating real food. Then I just went right back to eating what I normally eat. But yeah, like Raykay said, make sure you are still eating well. You can always lose weight if you just eat the right foods. __________________ Committing your love to someone means losing the chance to experience another person's love. So just be sure the person you are committed to deserves your love or else it’s not worth the sacrifice. Forget who hurt you yesterday, but don't forget who loves you today.

08-10-2006, 11:21 AM	#4
arwen Online Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 5,396	I have had a pretty bad case of inflammation of the wisdom teeth, and had two removed in one operation. I had antibiotics for 2 weeks, and I think I ate liquids for a few days. I loose weight pretty rapidly, I guess you do too if you are so concerned. Make sure the liquids are nutritious! You can do a LOT with a blender! Ilse __________________ You always* have a choice.* 11 February 2010: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]* is due!* Please see the forum rules for posting on enotalone.com

08-10-2006, 11:23 AM	#5
BellaDonna Offline Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: U.S. Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 6,583	I didn't lose weight when I had mine done. You don't have to be on liquids for too long. Try to get some meal replacement shakes because they'll fill you up more than regular beverages. Once I could have food again- it had to be soft food..... mashed potatoes are not healthy in any way....which is probably why I did not lose weight at all. They were yummy though. BellaDonna __________________ "Well behaved women rarely make history." "Friendship should be a refuge, not an ordeal." Please see the forum rules for posting on enotalone:http://www.enotalone.com/forum/forum-rules.php

08-10-2006, 11:23 AM	#6
Fisch Offline Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 547	I was only on liquids for one day, the next 3 or 4 days it was soft foods, soon after I could eat most things with a little trouble. I had a very quick recovery though. It is a good opportunity to eat healthy tasteless things though, since it is much harder to taste when you cant chew so great, and your tongue takes some abuse during the surgery from being dry, covered in blood, and scraped a bit. Maybe you can make it a habit lol. I got 4 removed by the way. __________________ Speak the truth, but leave immediately after. -Slovenian Proverb If Pam Beesly were real, I would want to date her.

08-10-2006, 12:39 PM	#8
virgo827 Offline Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: pennsylvania Gender: Female Age: 25 Posts: 8	Its really not that big of deal. I am a dental assistant and I had my wisdom teeth removed 2 years ago. I didnt have any complications and I was back to work in 3 days. I could have went back sooner but I deserved a little vaca. As belladonna said, dont use a straw, smoke, or rinse and spit to vigorously. Your clots need to be there to speed up the healing process. You will definitely have "holes" where the teeth were removed for months to follow. Eating Jell-o will help because it aids in bone regrowth. You will also need to tend to your sites more attentively because as you start to eat solid food again, it can get trapped in the sockets causing a VERY VERY foul smell. If you do have some swelling cold compresses should help. Good Luck!

08-10-2006, 03:44 PM	#9
now_better Offline Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Gender: Male Age: 30 Posts: 427	i remember getting my wisdom tooth pulled like 5 years ago... well, i don't remember the event because i was knocked out, but i remember waking up with a lot of dried blood on my tongue and a lot of numbness. you might not feel pain afterwards. that is the time to take Tylenol, Advil, your favorite pain killer. don't wait until you feel pain. i remember buying soup and coming home, and that's when it hit me... omg, a world of pain that would not go away. anyways, good luck! __________________ Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

08-10-2006, 05:40 PM	#10
babypink61 Offline Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Gender: Female Posts: 271	Hmmm I didn't lose any weight either, bummer!! :P I think I was fine after a couple of days and my face wasn't as swollen as I thought it would be . . .