Tooth extraction

Brit

So I’m pretty sure I’m gonna have to get my tooth pulled tomorrow. In February I had a direct pulp cap placed and the dentist said it was 50/50 on if it would work or not. Well for the past week I have been having on and off pain. When I have pain, it’s horrible. Radiating into my jaw and ear, making me unable to focus on anything and trouble sleeping. When there’s no pain, I’m fine. But again, it’s coming and going. And compared to a root canal at 1500, I would rather spend 150 on just pulling the tooth. So basically my question is how did you feel after getting a tooth pulled? It’s my back molar. Like could I go swimming tomorrow? (Of course I would keep my mouth closed and not allow any water in)