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12 days after op going out for the 1st time to dentist!

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joyce20425
joyce20425

Hi! I love this forum! Thank God for all of u!! I never thought I'd say I'm excited to go to the dentist....but I'm getting out of the house...I just need my 2 front crowns recemented...I'll be taking antibiotics an hour before I go...maybe I should bring a pillow for my sore hiney....my fiance is taking me ...I'm not perfect going down the steps with a cane...so my fiance will help me if I need it...thank god he has muscles...I'll be taking my walker...I'm feeling so much better since last Saturday....I had to wear pants instead of shorts cuz I haven't shaved my legs yet....I didn't want to get to the dentist and have them say we only serve humans not furry animals..lol

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  • linda38528
    linda38528 joyce20425

    Posted

    Too good! A furry-legged visit to the dentist (but I thought you were 'clipped'wink!

    Lucky woman - an outing to the dentist! Does life get any better?

    I am glad that your fiancee can go with you. 12 days is early on in the process isn't it? I'm not sure I could have gone then, but perhaps you won't need any freezing with your pain pills.

    I'm getting ready for hip 2 and got my mammogram, pap smear and dental hygiene all done on Thursday - not sad to have those out of the way even if they are just minor inconveniences.

    I hope you have even more enjoyable outings planned over the next week. Your fiancee will have to think hard to beat this one.

    Lol.

    Xxx

    L

    • joyce20425
      joyce20425 linda38528

      Posted

      Hi...it was the first time I was happy to go to the dentist! Meow-meow! 😸 I wasn't in much pain physically....1 week made a big difference!! I'm glad your appointments are finished....b4 surgery I was at the doctors all week...my fiance will be busy working all week....it seems like I don't have a lot of friends or something...I had visitors last week..none this week..I need a ride to the drs for an appt Thurs...I posted on fb and asked if someone could give me a ride and I'll give them gas $....no response...my fiance doesn't want me to take uber...so he may have to take off from work early and take me..I'm trying not to become a bitter person.

    • linda38528
      linda38528 joyce20425

      Posted

      Just part of the ups and downs that 'strengthen' us along this journey!

      I must say that I learned a lot about how to be a good friend for others in future!😄but ... sometimes timing simply sucks. You will need your 'zen space' all through recovery, so sending you some hugs and maybe try ohmmimg a little 😆😇😉

      And I realized that I was not always good about anticipating needs and communicating them clearly enough. And having had a hip done I better understand how debilitating it is - mentally and physically and how hard it is to have to ask for help.

      I suggest calling one or two friends and asking how they could help out - a few friends brought us prepared meals on alternate days and set up help for my weekly physio ... might be easier to arrange ahead of time and FB is to often a sort of ongoing conversation vs a true 'ask'.

      I hope this works out but bet your fiancee will be okay driving you this time.

      Big hugs,

      L

    • joyce20425
      joyce20425 linda38528

      Posted

      Hi!....I see how this can make me a better friend....to be even more compassionate....I don't want to go the opposite route...I need a ride to my Dr on Thurs..it's 8 min away...I asked fb....no luck yet...I've gotten help b4 when I asked on fb...I may take a handicapped taxi or my fiance may leave work early and take me. I know I should just call someone and ask...it's just hard to do..I did ask my sis but she's working...she hasn't even came by to see me and lives close...I had fun at the BBQ yesterday with my fiance's family....I can't be upset with them cuz they live an hour away....it was very nice! I should try meditating....I have spiritual books here too..I hope u r doing well! I gotta get something to eat and do the dishes...I'm trying to give my fiance one less thing to do...he eats alot=many dishes and pots..take care..xoxo

  • renee01952
    renee01952 joyce20425

    Posted

    hi joyce , 

    good for you sweetheart -- will make you even feel better when your 2 front teeth are cemented back ... LOL on furry animals ... are you not allowed to shave yet (bloodthinners?) - 

    try not to be bitter and don't take it personally ... maybe facebook is not the right venue..

    no, don't take Uber either ...

    your fiance is a sweetheart - I am sure you would do the same for him ...

    big warm hug to both of you

    renee

    • joyce20425
      joyce20425 renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Renee, I'm on blood thinners....so I have to be careful not to get cut...I'm trying not to be bitter cuz that's not really who I am...just disappointed..my sis lives only 10 min from me....I rather take uber than have my fiance take off from work...but I guess that's not up to me...I made it to day 13! Yay! My teeth r recemented so I feel better..hope u r well! Xoxo meow meow!! 😸😻😽😹

  • Kizzykizzy
    Kizzykizzy joyce20425

    Posted

    Hahaha! Yes those early days of hairy legs and getting over excited about the big wide world again! Yes-washing my feet was my bugbear.I couldn't have managed without my long handled brush or...my strange(!) looking sock machine!!! Enjoy your recovery.You are not alone! Love hugs and dream of your freshly shaved pins!!!!!! Jo.xxx

    • joyce20425
      joyce20425 Kizzykizzy

      Posted

      I need to get one of those long handled brushes too...I shaved yesterday...I feel a lot better!! I went to a BBQ yesterday..it was so nice to be out and around people..take care!
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