This past Thursday I had the blessing of getting my wisdom teeth removed from my mouth and now am left with some holes in my gums that not even Shia LaBeouf would be about. So because I was really feeling the wisdom vibes I decided to break down the stages of wisdom teeth removal.

1. The Witness.

This is a common stage for almost anyone over their Senior year of high school as more and more friends seem to be getting those suckers yanked out and it usually follows with you bringing them ice cream and blessing the heavens that that it is not currently you.

2. The Appointment.

You walk into your dentist and they drop the bomb on you that your time is coming. This is not a drill but it's probably sometime in the summer so you are not TOO concerned about it at the moment.

3. The Day Before.

This day becomes a test of strength as almost any parent, sibling, or friend will describe in detail any and all bad experiences they have heard of in their lifetime of things going poorly. It also becomes a crucial day for you to eat any and all crunchy things in your pantry and really use your back teeth because those bad boys are going to be in permanent lock up for the next couple days.

4. Day Of: Pre-Surgery.

You are feeling pretty good because you think, "I am probably going to get a really funny video of myself while drugged and that'll make this so worth it".

5. Day Of: Post Surgery.

Pre-surgery you were right about feeling real nice just after surgery and have sent enough Snapchats and finsta vids that anyone who you might have not wanted to see you in this state has definitely caught a glimpse. You are also probably crying, laughing, or continuously switching from both.

6. Baby Bird Phase.

At this point the nice pain medicine has faded away and you are left hungry and full of holes but no worries because the applesauce, smoothies, and other regurgitated types of foods really slip down nicely. P.S. trying to sneak in real food doesn't work, your mom will catch you.

7. Couch Potato.

The final stage that is probably the most fatal— due to your pain medication you cannot drive and the holes in your gums allow you not to go out to eat and leaves you to create a deep impression in your couch. Not to mention you have watched 3 seasons of How to Get Away with Murder.

8. RECOVERY.

Here is your time to shine as you have made it and are using your back teeth. You're finally getting everything from granola to pretzels (but you are still besties with that syringe full of salt water).