The Lurker Thread

[daleron]

So... I wake up Wednesday morning with a godawful toothache that isn't going to let me go back to sleep. Take a handful of Excedrin and start in on the coffee. Head into work and notice a bit of swelling along the jaw line. Thursday comes around, and I figure I better start thinking about heading into a dentist. Swelling is a bit worse and the pain is beginning to enter the "just shoot me now" category. Friday AM, I say screw it and head into the ER. Pain is indescribable and I now can't eat as I can't open my mouth wide enough to get anything into it.

Get checked into the ER with a pulse of 154 and an astronomically high blood pressure reading. They whisk me off for tests and a CT scan, and by that evening I'm being wheeled into the OR. Swelling by now has reached into my neck and even with the "good stuff", the pain is indescribable. Never knew an abscessed tooth could reach epic proportions that quickly. Essentially, they yanked two teeth, drained the infection, and left a drainage tube in my jaw (which just came out on its own 30 minutes ago, but is still tethered in there via sutures. Wonderful.). Kept me yesterday for observation and cut me loose this afternoon. Luckily, I'm scheduled to go in first thing in the morning for the removal of the drainage tube, so I'm not going to make a big deal of it tonight.

Jaw is still sore as hell. They really did a number on the muscles going in and I still can't open my mouth to eat anything of substance due to the trauma to the tissue and muscle. Looks like I'm gonna lose that last 10 pounds quicker than I thought I would. And I'd just KILL for a pepperoni pizza right now. **sigh**

Oh my retired! That’s terrible Hope you heal up quickly, next time don’t wait!

 

[angelphyre]

So... I wake up Wednesday morning with a godawful toothache that isn't going to let me go back to sleep. Take a handful of Excedrin and start in on the coffee. Head into work and notice a bit of swelling along the jaw line. Thursday comes around, and I figure I better start thinking about heading into a dentist. Swelling is a bit worse and the pain is beginning to enter the "just shoot me now" category. Friday AM, I say screw it and head into the ER. Pain is indescribable and I now can't eat as I can't open my mouth wide enough to get anything into it.

Get checked into the ER with a pulse of 154 and an astronomically high blood pressure reading. They whisk me off for tests and a CT scan, and by that evening I'm being wheeled into the OR. Swelling by now has reached into my neck and even with the "good stuff", the pain is indescribable. Never knew an abscessed tooth could reach epic proportions that quickly. Essentially, they yanked two teeth, drained the infection, and left a drainage tube in my jaw (which just came out on its own 30 minutes ago, but is still tethered in there via sutures. Wonderful.). Kept me yesterday for observation and cut me loose this afternoon. Luckily, I'm scheduled to go in first thing in the morning for the removal of the drainage tube, so I'm not going to make a big deal of it tonight.

Jaw is still sore as hell. They really did a number on the muscles going in and I still can't open my mouth to eat anything of substance due to the trauma to the tissue and muscle. Looks like I'm gonna lose that last 10 pounds quicker than I thought I would. And I'd just KILL for a pepperoni pizza right now. **sigh**

Oh no Retired! Having suffered with tooth issues all my life, I feel your pain...glad you're okay but sorry you had to go thru that...sending healing vibes for a quick recovery...and hoping you'll be able to eat "real" food again soon!!

 

[oldbikeguy]

Just got home from the Mexican joint, I'm so stuffed it hurts But it was good stuff,couch time

 

[JoeyC]

Chicken legs pasta and salad for dinner tonight

Hope you all have a good night

 

[daleron]

McDonald’s

Did I mention that the ac is broken at work? May be coming home early

 

[Sara Love]

Yowsers, Retired. Hope you have a quick recovery.

I agree, Angel, about the decorations hahaha she prolly would have eaten them. Will post a pic tomorrow. She liked her cake. I tried a teeny bite. Gag! It was disgusting.

Uggg Dale. Hope you can get out early. We have another heat warning or air quality something or other for tomorrow. Gonna be a hot one.

Everyone’s dinner sounds good. We had burgers, salad and corn on the cob.

Sweet dreams lurkers

 

[daleron]

Good night Sara, stay cool!

 

[daleron]

Good night lovely and handsome Lurkers

 

[daleron]

Good morning lovely and handsome Lurkers

 

[Sara Love]

Good morning Dale and lurkers

 

[LoriP1702]

Good morning all.
Home safe and sound.

Angel, and R1...prayers sent up!!
Prayers for relief from the heat as well!!

OBG, sounded like a good weekend!! I know you love the races!

Sara, how fun the birthday for Lucy sounded.

Dale, hope they can get the AC fixed quickly!!

Back to work today.
May not be around for a few days, just need some quiet time. . Working through some things.

Have a good day all.

 

[KC0YNU]

Morning Lurkers

 

[daleron]

Good morning Sara Lori and KC

So you’re going back Lori? Good luck

 

[Sara Love]

Good morning Lori and KC

Thank you, Lori. Thinking about you today. Sending lots of positive vibes your way! Glad you are home safe.

 

[JoeyC]

Good morning everyone

 

[Sara Love]

Good morning everyone

Good morning Joey

 

[oldbikeguy]

Good afternoon Lurkers

 

[daleron]

Good afternoon Lurkers Phew, I survived but it was unpleasant.

Cloudy this evening

 

[JoeyC]

Good afternoon Lurkers Phew, I survived but it was unpleasant.

Cloudy this evening

Temps are dropping here tonight, the humidity also should be in the upper 60's by midnight

 

[daleron]

Temps are dropping here tonight, the humidity also should be in the upper 60's by midnight

Hi Joey, that’s great!

79 right now with a chance of thunderstorms tonight