rough time

You've done exceptionally well today my Lil Sis @outlander

to deal with everything that you went through, and you coped admirably.

They always have to tell you the risks of surgery just in case, but those risks are generally minor, and by staying in hospital pre and post surgery is so that by monitoring you they can hopefully avoid any issues before they are too noticeable or affecting you. I'm glad they gone done a safe route. Far better to be over cautious than under.

With your general anaesthetic, you'll be asleep before they put a breathing tube in. They will give you the anaesthesia through your IV drip. You won't remember any of the events of the tube insertion or surgery as they give you a different medication to help you forget. Once you've had the surgery, and you can breathe on your own, they may take the breathing tube out. If you have to have it left until you're breathing better, it will feel uncomfortable, but it won't hurt. You won't be able to talk if it's in. It's very straightforward to remove, and you'll be able to eat and drink normally after this.

Dental hospitals don't have trained nursing staff or specialist Dr's if things don't go to plan. Far better to be in a general hospital.

I had all of my teeth removed under general about 5 years ago now, and I'm really glad I did. They had trouble removing a couple of my upper teeth, so I'm sure glad I wasn't awake and aware of that.

A bit frustrating you having wait longer, but maybe your current infections will settle for a while. Rest up tonight, it's been a big day for you and much to take in. But it's done now. All you have to do is wait.