It’s just been three days. / myLot

United States

August 7, 2026 11:10am CST

I went to my primary care today which went fantastically well, and she assured me three days after having a tooth pulled, pain is normal. It certainly affects the sleep, unfortunately. I remember staying up two days straight in my twenties and being fine. Now, I get three hours, and I’m dragging. Forty-five is catching up with me. How many hours do you need to be rested? Do you actually get it?

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The Horse

@TheHorse (239778)

• Walnut Creek, California

I recently had a tooth pulled. There really wasn't that much pain after.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (124347)

• United States

Maybe it’s because they put stitches in my gums?

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The Horse

@TheHorse (239778)

• Walnut Creek, California

@AmbiePam Hmm. I am not sure if I had stitches. If I did, they were the kind that dissolve.

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Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (15120)

• Ireland

@AmbiePam I rarely sleep well, but with cutting out a lot of sugar and salt in my diet and being more physically active things have improved of late. And meditation on scripture has also helps “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety” Ps 4:8

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Amber

@AmbiePam (124347)

• United States

That’s an excellent one to remember.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (211717)

• United States

You know honestly, I am not sure. Last night I woke up at 3 something and I am not sure how much I slept after that. I don't remember sleeping at all, but I probably dozed off. I feel fine though like I have had enough sleep..even though solid sleep was probably only between 11 and 3.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (124347)

• United States

You always sound like you operate well even when your sleep is off.