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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #165 on: June 15, 2009, 11:11:21 am »
Oh, no!  My daughter got hooked on the post-extraction meds, so watch out!  The lad never took a one when he had his out, though, Braveheart that he is!
When's all that happening?  Tassie or UK?  I guess you guys get free everything, so no worries in that department.  Ice cream, too!
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« Reply #166 on: June 15, 2009, 04:25:32 pm »
JB ~

I'm pleased to learn that your post-op exam was uneventful and that your recovery is speeding along but I'm sorry about the wisdom teeth.  These often have to be removed in young folks.  My son (now 29) had it done when he was about 21.  He was under anesthesia for the procedure and had no real pain, afterward.  We were surprised but grateful and had 'prepared' him for the pain we thought he would have.  He went out with friends that same night!  As with many surgical procedures, even those as pedestrian as wisdom teeth extractions, every case will be somewhat different.  I only hope you're one of those fortunate folks who have no real pain problems following the necessary extractions.  You'll be in my prayers and, very likely, those of many others.  Let us know how you do.  Thanks.  :)

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #167 on: June 15, 2009, 05:07:14 pm »
On ya JB.

The wisdom teeth are a piece of cake compared to what you've been through. I had mine out in hospital as well, when i was about 21. Didn't feel a thing, my mouth was swollen for a few days and i lost 5 kilos afterwards coz i didn't feel like eating. Shame i put it on and more as the years rolled on!

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« Reply #168 on: June 15, 2009, 06:52:25 pm »
Awesome...great news. The discs are boring but they do work. I actually make mine feel more like a standup board just by adding a small piece of plywood.

Hehe...I also had perfect teeth but just had to get my wisdom tooth out.... ;D
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« Reply #169 on: June 16, 2009, 07:46:14 am »
I just found out that my daughter doesn't have wisdom teeth...I thought that was really strange, but glad it will save me same money!!  However, when I said something about it, I found out that my mother nor my MIL have them...guess it is more common than I thought - at least in our family!

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #170 on: June 19, 2009, 09:45:07 am »
JB,
Hope the wisdom teeth come out easily. It's a trip to the dentist and not brain surgery, yea!
Just keep ICE on your face immediately post op (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off or whatever they tell you)
and with some pain meds for  a couple of days, you'll be good as new I know. Make sure you have ice on your jaws on the way home, not when you GET home!
If you keep the swelling down, that's half the battle.
My son had his taken out during his winter break from college and did great.
They found that he had an "extra tooth" with the xrays,  :o so that was taken out too.
Good luck,
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« Reply #171 on: June 21, 2009, 09:07:20 pm »
Thanks for all the support and the tips!  It's crazy isn't it - to be more scared of getting your wisdom teeth out than brain surgery!  What a dork!  I have good news today - just saw my neuro person and she looked at the MRI I had on Friday and declared me tumour free!  Woo hoo!  I have to have an MRI and see someone in a year and then every year after that for a year, but then I'm done.  Whoop whoop!  How exciting!

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #172 on: June 21, 2009, 10:54:37 pm »
Quote from: joebloggs on June 21, 2009, 09:07:20 pm
just saw my neuro person and she looked at the MRI I had on Friday and declared me tumour free! 

Great News!

Celebrate.  :)

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #173 on: June 21, 2009, 11:10:10 pm »
Tumor free! ...aren't those some great words... ;D ;D
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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #174 on: June 22, 2009, 01:12:28 am »
Fair suck of the sauce bottle JB ( for all non Ozies, a not so common expression down under currently being used by our Prime Minister to appear cool)

NO AN - Those words are worth bottling. Well done JB and a woo hoo back atcha


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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #175 on: June 22, 2009, 04:14:45 am »
CONGRATULATIONS, JB!!!!!

I pray all of your future MRIs/updates are clear.

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #176 on: June 22, 2009, 08:09:24 am »
Congrats, JB!
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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #177 on: June 22, 2009, 10:06:53 am »
JB .....

I think a party is in order for the clear MRI!!  It's always a relief to have the confirmed news, isn't it?  As for the wisdom teeth removal ..... you already have excellent advice.  Not much fun for the first 24 hours but with ice packs and following your doctor's orders it usually brings a quick end to the discomfort.  My two oldest kids had theirs out all at once under general anesthesia and did well ..... and you will too!

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #178 on: June 22, 2009, 10:33:13 am »
Congrats to you too, JB!!

So glad to hear the good news. Not that I doubted; it's just always nice to have it official!

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Re: Joebloggs Update
« Reply #179 on: June 22, 2009, 07:21:59 pm »
Tumor Free
WOOO HEEEEEEE
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