I don't remember a lot of pain with mine. I used my pain meds pretty sparingly and kept them because I grew up with chronic headaches and I felt more pain from those than with my teeth.

I had a LOT of smoothies. Just make sure that you don't drink them straight away if you make them yourself or buy them from a place that serves them cold or it'll hurt. Cold or hot caused the most pain. Also make sure you don't drink out of a straw. That's not a fun feeling either.

Honestly the worst part about getting them pulled was just how weird it felt.