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marw
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Posted: July 7, 2006 1:06 AM Post subject: Peridontal (sp?) Surgery! |
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I am getting peridontal surgery on Monday. I probably spelled it wrong, but the kind where the dentist operates on your gums! I am scared already. I had this on the other side of my mouth several years ago, and it was awful! I bled for a long time, and lost a week of work. (Also, I looked really ugly for a long time until I got the money to get the teeth capped. And this time I am living on my Pension, so I won't be getting extra money to get the teeth capped.)
I know I should stop worrying, but I am making myself sick with fear. Has anyone had good experiences? Or have any advice for getting thru this a little better??
Thanks,
P.S. I won't smoke, but it actually makes me think of it for the first time in ages. I guess this is another first without the crutch!
P.S. Again. I keep posting this and then coming back and adding to it. I'm thinking maybe I will call tomorrow and cancel the appointment. But I really should not do that....I need this surgery. Oh, dear....I actaully feel sick! _________________
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kevin Site Admin
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Posted: July 7, 2006 9:17 AM Post subject: |
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i know it's a scary thought, margaret, but do you know for sure that you'll have to get your teeth capped? i've had friends who've had this type of surgery whose gums just closed back in after they healed and they looked fine. maybe that won't be necessary this time. or maybe you'll come up with a way to pay for it if it is. there are too many possible outcomes, and the only way you're going to know which one is the real one is to have it done and see. you're making yourself sick by worrying about it; maybe you could try cataloguing your thoughts: just notice what they are and let them go, like a crave ("oh, i'm thinking that one again"). if you don't attach anyweight to them, those thoughts can't hurt you.
hope you have a speedy recovery. _________________
keep choosing life!
kevin
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swaneem
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Posted: July 7, 2006 9:35 AM Post subject: |
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Margaret,
As you know I've had this done about 6 times......I've had stitches where he did the heaviest surgery and never had to have my teeth capped as a result. I've never had problems with this surgery.
I would talk to him about your fears of the bleeding and having to cap teeth......perhaps none of this will happen......but I would definitely mention it to him.
The bacteria does need to be handled......I believe you'll feel better afterwards getting that cleaned out.
Donna _________________
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Pamela
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Posted: July 7, 2006 10:25 AM Post subject: |
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Margaret, I had this done as well. It was on the very back tooth, so I never had it capped, and never had a problem again.
It was not fun....what surgury is? However, don't work yourself all up in a knot over it. I know, eat a lot of ice cream this weekend just to balance out the thoughts of the surgury. _________________
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Tammy
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Posted: July 7, 2006 10:23 PM Post subject: |
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Margaret, Sending you ((((((HUGS))))). Saying a prayer for you. Peace. It will be ok. _________________
Tammy
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marw
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Posted: July 7, 2006 11:54 PM Post subject: |
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Thank you all for your kind answers!
Kevin, I think I might copy what you said, so I can remember it! I like that very much, to let the thoughts go about it. So maybe I could stop sorrying.
Also, I will ask about the capping of the teeth. I know the last time, I had them capped because so much of the gum was necessary to be removed, that when it healed, the gum never came down enough. Maybe that will not be the case this time, so I need to think more positive. If I do need them capped, that is true, Kevin, I might find a way to get it done. My dentist is very cooperative about these things.
I really do appreciate this support! The dentist is somehow a hard thing for me, and having friends helping me makes a difference! THank you!! _________________
Margaret |
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Cowgirl UP!
Quit Date: July 26, 2004
Posts: 5029 Location: Ala
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Posted: July 8, 2006 10:07 AM Post subject: |
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Yep, been there and done that....had my jaw broke also...Hey, girl I went out to eat the night I had the first side done and ate catfish.....also had bone implants put in....I just call them Henry since the doctor would only laugh when I asked where he got the bone....but then those who know him , know he is wicked Really, sweetie I never had any problem at all....
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marw
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Posted: July 9, 2006 1:51 AM Post subject: |
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Thanks, Kay! That's wonderfully encouraging!! Wow! Maybe it won't be so bad this time! _________________
Margaret |
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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
Posts: 4803 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: July 9, 2006 11:21 PM Post subject: |
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Margaret - Healing will be much quicker since you aren't smoking. I'm a big advocate of the power of positive thinking... I just know you'll be fine! Don't make yourself sick thinking negatively!! Negative thoughts can be a self-fulfilling prophecy....what we think all to often is what we get...think about a really great result....and avoid that negative stuff...and see what happens! I'll say an extra prayer.... _________________
Mary D.
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