There are so many videos of people getting their wisdom teeth out and either saying or doing something dumb or funny while in a drugged haze. The videos are hysterical, but along with watching those scenarios comes the reminder that getting teeth pulled out hurts. Everyone tries to prepare you for the pain and discomfort you will most likely feel, but they leave out the random, ongoing problems that accompany getting your wisdom teeth removed. Here are 11 struggles I faced after I had all four wisdom teeth extracted.

1. It feels like there is constantly something stuck in your back teeth.

The stitches keep the recently opened holes in your mouth closed, and remain there for days after the procedure. Technically, there really is something constantly in the back of your mouth, and it is truly irritating.

2. You cannot open your mouth all the way.

In order to actually eat, you have to mush up food in your mouth and then basically swallow it whole. Tasty, right?

3. All the medications you have to take make you foggy and tired.

Don't mind me sleeping till 3 p.m.

4. You cannot eat what you want to eat.

Everyone is enjoying a nice, delicious meal, and you have to sip your drink and keep your mouth from watering.

5. You really want to eat.

Some people say they were not really hungry after getting their wisdom teeth out. I was not one of those people. I swear, I was hungry more often because I knew I couldn't really eat.

6. You are terrified someone may accidentally hit your cheeks.

Seriously, don't touch me.

7. You resemble a chipmunk.

Your cheeks are all puffed up, but not from having food in your mouth. Less fun.

8. Everyone tells you their own personal “wisdom teeth” horror story.

Dry sockets, stitches falling out too early, not being able to eat for a month. Wow, thank you for sharing. I feel completely confident in my recovery now.

9. Even when your mouth feels fine, you are afraid to eat.

For the first time ever, I don't know if eating a burrito is worth it. I just don't know.

10. There is no time frame for when you will be “fully healed.”

The "everyone heals at a different pace" answer gets old pretty fast.

11. No one mentions that the IV they stuck in your arm was going to hurt and leave a bruise.

It feels like I will forever be healing from having my wisdom teeth yanked out. Though honestly, it is not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. You're just hungry and a little sad all the time.