Pulled Tooth and Eating or Not Eating

Today I had to have a molar extracted.  I had developed fractures from jaw clenching while I sleep.  Though I am working on a mouth guard for while I sleep, it was too late for this tooth.

It's funny how things came up for me.  I was nervous and a little scared as I had problems with freezing years ago.  It turned out fine even though it was lengthy because of my roots straying.  Afterwards, the dentist said I had to be careful and have liquids today and soft foods tomorrow.  Well, I certainly had a panic moment which turned into a feel sorry for myself moment which eventually turned to a, "I can deal with this" state of mind.  All I have to do is re-arrange my meal plans for the next day.  I can do this one moment at a time.  And I certainly won't starve to death if I was able to survive off of clear fluids for 6-7 weeks post-op.  LOL!

I feel calm now even if I have traces of poor me trying to creep in.  I have so many blessings to focus on instead of what I can't have today. :)