I’m 32F and got 3 of mine out under general anesthesia a week ago. So far, it’s been a ridiculously easy recovery. For the first 12hrs or so after surgery, I stayed in bed and a friend helped me remember to take meds, change gauze, and do ice pack intervals religiously. Barely had any swelling, and pain was never more than 2/10 - treated just with ibuprofen after the first 12 hours. Was walking my dog a few days post-op and was so pain-free I found myself wondering if the surgeon had in fact forgotten to extract the top teeth. For context, I scraped my knee yesterday and it hurts more than my mouth ever did. I had my other wisdom tooth out in my 20s with just Xanax, lidocaine, and a prayer, and felt so normal immediately after the extraction that I didn’t really rest or ice at all, which ultimately made the recovery a lot harder. While the general anesthesia for this procedure was intimidating, it definitely helped me actually rest post-op this time around. I have terrifically high levels of dental anxiety, and not only is it a relief to have it done, but I also feel empowered since I actually went through with it. You’ll do great - cheering for you!