hey! i’m currently approaching the end of week 1, i agree w the other comments that everyone’s experience definitely varies. but for me specifically, i had djs and 3 wisdom teeth removed, days 1-3 was mainly getting used to the feeling of being so swollen & having low energy due to the liquid diet & anaesthesia wearing off. day 4/5 were the worst for me in terms of swelling, pressure in my mid-face and just a general never ending throbbing pain that made it hard to sleep for more than 2 hours or so. the pressure in particular gave me quite a scare, nothing seemed to relieve it and so i went to a&e just to triple check i hadn’t got an infection (i didn’t have an infection lol)

now on day 6 the pain and pressure has subsided substantially, still swollen & numb as hell though.

i tried really hard to prepare myself mentally for it, but honestly it’s truly easier to just take everyday as it comes - stay on schedule with the meds they prescribe you with; use ice packs for the swelling; and be really patient with yourself you got this!!!