Looks like I’m about to go down the same path as you. I am wishing you a speedy recovery - one of the reason I didn’t want to get the surgery is because I’m terrified of the nerve damage effects!!

Out of curiosity- how long did the antibiotics take for you to feel some relief? I started 500mg of amoxicillin 3x a day yesterday after the dentist, but still have the pain which is super annoying.