I have had more than one surgery before, and it was supposed to be all done, but no. I have implants (not the boob ones! ;-)), and they have been causing me problems, along with some of me other teeth. The pain just got so bad I don't know how I was managing to stay upright and still work. I took painkillers...T3's, Xtra Strength Tylenols and tried some other stuff too. When different combos of those didn't even phase me, I got worried. A very good friend of mine (you know who you are) kept telling me to go somewhere and do something about it. But I was honestly scared to death and I am also very stubborn. I am quite terrified of dentists and dental surgeons. The needles and etc. are I think what bothers me the most. I tend to pass out quite quickly when I see them near me. I have been seeing the same ppl since I was twelve, so they know what I am like. Well, I finally gave in and went and got some drugs and antibiotics. The infection is now going away and I am adhering to a schedule so that I don't forget a pill. I know how important that is. The pain is going away because the infection is going away, so that is very good. I bet nobody even knew I was at work for about a week as I could hardly talk. And when I did, it was quiet and whiny. I know that I am in for at least one more surgery and some more fun treatment stuff when this bit is done, I am not very happy about that at all. Terrified actually. Losing teeth and parts of your mouth are not fun. But me friend said she would help. Geez...I am gonna owe her big time, she deserves it anyway. I will also have the help of another certain someone. ;-) I just now have to figure out the ol' money situation, this is not gonna be cheap at all. This is one serious major cause of stress right now. I am thinking bank loan or something. I will likely have to take a medical leave from work too so it can all be done in a timely manner. I am also sure that I won't be very coherent during this time, so work would not be very good. In about a week I should hopefully have some sort of a game plan for what is yet to come. But when all is said and done, I will be able to chomp on a rack of ribs, and eat corn on the cob!!!!! I haven't had corn on the cob in about ten years I think. I am looking forward to that!
Do lots of strong painkillers and antibiotics make your skin extreme dry? Mine is so dry, and it usually doesn't get like this because of the weather. I dunno, very annoying tho.
And you all need to make sure you take care of your teeth! Brush and floss! Every day! You have no idea the consequences that will happen...Or maybe you do, and you already know how important it is and how very bad it can all be.
I hope everyone had a nice Valentine's Day.
Toodles,
Lizbeth