Monday 1 August 2016

Touched over and over again - dental progress report.

I've been truly and movingly overwhelmed by the extent of the sympathy accorded to me following my recent tumbling mishap -and I keep saying that I have no friends! Though of course I'm then referring to people present or available in the flesh. But even then I've got my three pussycats - though they give me precious little sympathy, their top priority, their sole priority, being my giving them their eats, no matter what condition I'm in.

Anyway, had my first professional examination today from my dentist - a rather sweet, youngish, Rumanian lady, Florentina who, I doubt, is even over 40. 
Although the facial swellings and bruisings have gone down, they are still visible in the lips and gums. She had an exploratory look at the teeth damage but was reluctant to poke around or even do X-rays, as it's still painful for me to 'open wide'. So, another appointment next Mon, by which time she hopes that with medications she's prescribed (antibiotics, more powerful pain-relief tablets and a mouthwash to compensate for inability to brush) I'll be in a better position for her to pry and have a mooch inside.
I've already started the week-long course of medication and am feeling a bit perkier knowing that I'm at last getting seen to by a professional. 

So, really not much happened in the way of actual 'repair works', but I'm feeling substantially happier now knowing that the process has started. It also gives me a bit of time to get preparations in place for the certain heavy financial consequences.

So that's how things are as at now, my friends. Ever so grateful for all your concerns, but it looks like you don't need to worry quite so much now. I'll let you all know if I have a 'relapse'  - or (heaven forbid!) take another tumble. 
Hoping to resume cinema visits later this week.

Thanks again, from the heart, to all! 

27 comments:

  1. YAYZ! I hope she takes good care of you! but be careful out-n-about on said pain meds; you could take another tumble if not cautious.

    continued karma for better times ahead!

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    1. http://cabinetofcurioustreasures.blogspot.com

      PS - go check out jon's other blog; pussycat pix in there!

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    2. I'm not at all looking forward to when the work starts and when the numbing effects of the injections begin to wear off, A.M.. Have to ensure I've got strong enough analgesics to hand. But hey, we're on the right road!
      Now treading carefully with eyes down and trying to keep each step raised, though it's tiring work keeping it up for long.

      Yes, I'll now put Jon's 'Cabinet' in my regular blog roll.
      Ta muchly again, A.M.

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  2. I was thinking about you today and was going to ask you via your previous post and then I found this. I am pleased you are feeling a bit perkier. It is a shame that you were not started on the antibiotics a week ago perhaps by the doctor, but never mind, you are on them now and the pain-relievers too. It is getting better. I am pleased for you. Rachel

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    1. Better late than never, Rachel, and I've now had this mental 'boost'. Not going to be easy or plain-sailing but it's just got to be done.
      Thanks again for your kind thoughts.

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  3. I'm so relieved to know that you finally had your first appointment and now have the proper medications to assist in the recovery process. The first, most important step has been completed!
    Of course, the medical bills will be another punch in the jaw.....but don't worry about it yet.

    I certainly know firsthand how extremely serious a fall can be. I've been slam-dunked so many times on this slippery mountainside that I can hardly walk - I truly believe that one more fall will kill me.

    Take care, tread carefully.....
    and take Anne Marie's advice and see the pussy cat photos on my other blog:
    http://cabinetofcurioustreasures.blogspot.com

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    1. Grateful for your comments as ever, Jon. I'll certainly be taking it carefully, one day at a time - or, better, one step at a time. The worry about the expense of it all is for another day - got enough on my plate right now.

      On Sunday went to have a look at the spot where it happened, hoping to find a cause. Would you believe it? - all as smooth as glass, tarmac-ed. Also checked the running shoes I'd been wearing. Again nothing wrong. All very strange - and not a little worrying.

      Btw: I'm putting your 'Cabinet' in my blogroll now, so shouldn't miss any more pics of you-know-what.

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  4. Hey Ray, pleased to see that you are getting the attention needed. If you can stomach them it might be worth having a probiotic drink or yoghurt. I have tried the alpro natural yoghurt, but I cant tell if it helped me or not. But when you take strong antibiotics it upsets your tummy. I even had a furry tongue. you could have combed it! ewww lol My dietary needs in hospital were hit and miss. Not to grumble, I had most of the food I ate brought in for me. But the yoghurts the nurse told me about. She was a vegan so knew my pain when they brought around the drinks or the food.

    Beaming you get well vibes.

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    1. Don't often get tummy upsets, Sol, and not so far either with these medications, one day after starting them. But I'll note your recommendations for which I thank you.

      Thanks too for your 'vibes'. I'm receiving and feeling them right now - and, by golly, they are GOOD!

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  5. Blogland wouldnt be the same without you ..get film reviewing soon

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    1. Aw shucks, but thanks, J.G.
      Not that much choice at the flix for those of us not into kiddie films, but I shall go. At least I'll be able to smile with other people (if there's cause) it being in the dark.

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  6. Thanks for the update! I'm glad you're getting professional attention and pain meds. And be careful out there!

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    1. Thanks, Judith, care is of the essence. I don't dare contemplate yet another fall, at least until the after-effects of this one has been put in the past. It's really knocked the stuffing out of me, physically and mentally.

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  7. Dental works are never fun, but alas, must be seen in order to move forward. And just think, you'll have a million dollar smile! Well, figuratively speaking of course...I sure hope it's not that much. Take Care and continue your healing.

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    1. It'll be good just to have a smile that I don't instinctively want to hide, A.M., but I do know what you mean. Grateful for your sympathy and support as ever, never moreso as now.

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  8. Glad you saw a dentist. Blogger friends are the best support! We all worry about you and care .... So take care of yourself and know we think you're the cat's pajamas!

    Sassybear
    Www.Idleeyesandadormy.Com

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    1. Deeply appreciated, S/b. I wish my pussies had as much sympathy as most of my blog-pals like you do. They just take my presence for granted and play on my being the big softie that I am. But YOU understand!

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  9. Glad to read that your spirits are on the up. Hope all goes well in the coming weeks. :)

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    1. Gratitude to you for your thoughts, Walt. Fingers firmly crossed while we can only accept and take what's coming, hoping it's just not too painful.

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  10. Ray,
    Thank goodness you didn't break any bones during your fall. If you did you would become I capacited and have to go into rehab. Folks like us without and extended family are just one fall away from becoming totally dependent on strangers for survival. Glad to hear you're on the mend.
    Ron

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    1. Yes, it was good luck I survived intact (apart from my teeth), Ron - as I also did after the similar fall of two years ago which was bad enough at the time though not as painful and injurious as this one was.
      People like us really are within a hair's-breadth of being carted away and locked up with a load of senile strangers, with all the reactionary prejudices which seems to come over oldies (if they hadn't got them already) - and all for our own 'good'. It's a terrifying prospect.

      As for now, it's a long road ahead, but at least I'm on it. Trick is to ensure that I don't go and do it again before I'm ready and repaired.
      Thanks for your thoughts.

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  11. Sending all kinds of positive vibes your way--i even got the cats into it--and hoping that the recovery is smooth and relatively pain-free!

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    1. Ta, Bob - and also to the pussikins. Yours are giving me more sympathy than I get from my own. Could be gruelling times ahead, but what can one do? Certainly not ignore it.

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  12. I'm so very glad to hear that you're getting taken care of. I wish some of us lived nearby to check in on you and help out. Take care and keep us posted!

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    1. Thanks, Jennifer. It's made me feel better in my own mind that the injuries have started being seen by a professional. So far I haven't needed any help in a physical sense, but messages like yours are a real tonic to help with recovery. I certainly will keep you and everyone informed on progress. Thanks again.

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  13. thank you for the updates!

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    1. I'll keep 'em coming as long as needed, Dr Spo. Thanks to you for your trouble in enquiring in the first place.

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