Posted by Shoshana/AZ on 10/21/12 9:53pm
Msg #439602

Please think of me tomorrow.

I am having extensive dental surgery tomorrow morning. TIA

Reply by jba/fl on 10/21/12 9:54pm
Msg #439603

I will....prayers as well. n/m

Reply by PegiT_MN on 10/21/12 9:57pm
Msg #439604

Good luck tomorrow at the dentist. I will be sending positive thoughts your way. Please let us know how you do.

Reply by Buddy Young on 10/21/12 9:57pm
Msg #439605

Re: I will, let us know how it went. n/m

Reply by John Tennant on 10/21/12 10:07pm
Msg #439606

Been there, done that.

Will think of you and all of the positive results you will have. It only gets better.

Reply by 101livescan on 10/21/12 10:11pm
Msg #439607

I'm sure you'll sail right through it. Best wishes. Hope your recovery is as smooth as the surgery will go! Prayers and best wishes.

Reply by Jennifer Jackson on 10/21/12 10:13pm
Msg #439608

Praying that all goes well for you

Reply by Saul Leibowitz on 10/21/12 11:38pm
Msg #439618

I know it will be fine and so will you.

Reply by HisHughness on 10/21/12 11:48pm
Msg #439620

You'll be in my thoughts, Shosh. But I'm puzzled: How could any dentist improve on that smile?

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 10/22/12 12:19am
Msg #439624

You're so sweet Hugh! My problems started after that picture was taken. I decided to go to a local dental school for care. That was the worst thing! Even Mexico was better! LOL!

Reply by Karla/OR on 10/22/12 2:28am
Msg #439635

I, too, have been there and done that and can relate to how you are feeling. The fear of the unknown is harsh but it is often worse than the actual. I will be wishing for comfort in your fears and a painless procedure and recovery.

My dentist has the option of a "cocktail" to make you "sleepy." I go to sleep and wake when it is over. I go home and take a long nap and wake up feeling great! No experiencing the Novocain wearing off. It has totally taken away my fear of going to the dentist. Does your dentist have this option?

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 10/22/12 8:12am
Msg #439647

I am having a general anesthesia. I have never had that for a dental proceedure before. The procedure I think takes 2-2 1/2 hours. Then there's another couple hours for the implants. I am awake for that (they promise to keep my comfortable). So, yes, it is fear of the unknown. I figure I got through bilateral total knee replacements (both knees at same time) 4 1/2 years ago. I guess I can do this too!

Reply by roseIN on 10/22/12 9:28am
Msg #439654

geese, i forgot to post that i had a heart attack in 2003. and under general anathesia, i had 3 stents implanted. good news: everything is OK!

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 10/22/12 5:23pm
Msg #439770

Did you forget to take your meds today?

This forum is a FAMILY. We share everybody's triumphs and tribulations! If you don't like it, you can leave as we all personally care about each other!

Reply by Barb25 on 10/22/12 6:28am
Msg #439639

You are in my thoughts today, Shoshana. Good luck with yur surgery.