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Here's to Your Health:  Jaw surgery and infection...  |
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 01 2006 : 1:37:44 PM
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I had surgery on my jaw one week ago...I had a suspicious growth on a dental xray, and this surgery was to remove it...
It turned out to be a much bigger surgery! It was horrible!
The surgeon had to drill from one side of my jaw, clear through to the inside under my tongue..all of it was while I was awake!
Then, on Saturday, I got really sick, my incision was infected!
Needless to say, I am about done in!
Luckily I am on a strong anti-biotic, and some pretty heavy-duty pain pills, and I am now on the mend, but man!!!!
Good news, they don't believe my jaw growth was anything to worry about cancer-wise! It was just a result of a long standing chronic infection from and abcessed tooth...
Bad new, I had alot of my jaw bone and gum tissue removed!!
Wish me love and luck, farmgirls, I tell ya!
I need it.
Love
Kate
UPDATED TODAY...on page 2 !
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
Edited by - katiedid on Nov 08 2006 5:27:05 PM |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Nov 01 2006 : 1:44:43 PM
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Oh Kate, you poor thing. Hugs and healing thoughts sent your way farmgirl. You certainly deserve it.
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2006 : 2:14:17 PM
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I'm so sorry! Jaw and tooth pain is some of the worst pain there is! I feel so bad for you. Do you have to drink your meals through a straw? Why did you have to be awake? How horrible! Don't run out of pain pills. I send you wishes for fast healing, too.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2006 : 4:59:38 PM
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I had a similar reaction back when I got my wisdom teeth taken out one Thanksgiving. To a much lesser extent, of course, so I can sympathize (as I was really miserable.)
The bad news is watching everyone else eat holiday dinner.
The GOOD news was that I lost a ton of weight!!!!
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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LadyCrystal
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Alicia
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2006 : 5:08:20 PM
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Oh Katie how horrible. I can sympathize. I am on my 6th week of still having a headache.Sending healing wishes your way.
HUGS,
Alicia
http://fromcitytocountrygirl.blogspot.com/
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2006 : 5:15:38 PM
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Oh, Kate- OUCH!! I hope you get better soon. Take care of yourself.
Karin |
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2006 : 6:11:34 PM
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Ya'll are so nice...I knew I could count on the FarmGirls for some love and encouragement..
Erin, you are sooo right on! I have lost weight! Not the funnest diet, but hey, at least this does have an upside..
Alicia, what's up?? any news? Do you have a growth on your pituitary? Why the headache still?!?!
Love and light to all
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2006 : 7:28:34 PM
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Oh Kate!!! What a thing to happen to such a nice gal!! I hope you are feeling much much better real soon!!! Is there anything I can do for you!??? I would love to come up and visit for a day and help out! Are you okay to talk on the phone?? I hate to call and make it harder for you. I am glad to know that your DH is home during the week to "help"...as much as men do...just let me know!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2006 : 7:44:42 PM
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Kate! I am so sorry to hear about this -- what an unexpected pain in the neck, literally! Sending (((Hugs))) your way, and, please, let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do. I'll be in your neck-of-the-woods in a day or so, and I'd love to help...
XOXO, Libbie
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2006 : 12:01:14 AM
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kATE,
Gee, they should have put you to sleep!! How awful. So glad you are on the mend,get well quick, and take your medicine, don't want that infection back again.
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Kelly43
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
NJ
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2006 : 05:42:53 AM
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Kate, HUGS!!!!!!!!! You sound like you need them. What an awful thing to have to go through. Am glad to hear you are on the mend and will add you to my prayer list for a speedy recovery.
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2006 : 05:45:41 AM
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Get well soon Katie!
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10 |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2006 : 06:51:57 AM
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oh kate, i feel so bad for you. just the chronic abscess alone was enough. i wish i lived by you i would come over, and make you some chicken soup and we would spend all day looking at the mj book and magazine and i would putz around the house and clean it while you sat with your feet up. i hope you are resting so your body can heal from this....and your spirit as well.
extraxoxoxoxoxoxoxgoing out to you.
love
fran
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Nov 02 2006 : 6:52:55 PM
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Kate - Here's to a speedy recovery, the worst is behind you.
And the final outcome was good news! Feel better soon and get back to all your favorite things ASAP. Be well and take good care---
with a happy heart |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 9:58:38 PM
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Oh Kate! What an ordeal! Glad to hear the worst is over & the growth was nothing serious! Here's to a speedy recovery! Let us know how you are feeling, OK!?
((hugs))
Rhonda
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
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Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 05:36:16 AM
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Oh Kate, I hope the healing is fast. That sounds just awful!!! Enjoy your pain-killers...and remember that this too, shall pass!!!
love, c :)
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 10:16:07 AM
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Kate,
Hope you're feeling better soon. Ouch. Glad, though, that it wasn't anything more serious.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 12:13:17 PM
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Kate, I meant to respond to this sooner but I sure hope you are feeling better now! This happened to me about 10 years ago and the infection looked like a tumor so I went through surgery and biopsy,like you. What a pain in the mouth! Nothing like a hole in your head to make you feel "all there!" Hope your recovery is going well and the infection is clearing up, sometimes antibiotics have their own "special" problems while making us better! Feel like yourself soon!
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Edited by - bramble on Nov 08 2006 7:30:39 PM |
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 5:26:10 PM
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Update!!! Today I had to go back to the doctor, and bad news!! This infection is not clearing up! I have to go on IV antibiotics!! OH man, this is really getting me down! The home health agency is coming by tonight to put my IV in and show my husband and I how to administer the meds...
I guess I should look on the bright side, I get to stay home! In the old days I would be in the hospital...
Thanks for all of your prayers, thoughts and well-wishes, I really appreciate it.
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 5:34:11 PM
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Kate,
Sorry to hear that nasty infection is still hanging on. Now you get to walk around with an IV ROBOT. Did they tell you about how long you would have to be hooked up? Your right, not long ago you would have to be in the hospital for this treatment, well do what they say, and I will be thinking about you, let us know how its going.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 7:31:47 PM
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Sorry to hear that Kate, do what you need to but just get well!
Prayers and well wishes being sent your way!
with a happy heart |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 7:46:50 PM
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Oh Kate, that just stinks! Yes, just rest and take care of yourelf! I will continue to pray for your speedy recovery! ((hugs))
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 8:16:54 PM
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Kate - YUCK! I read on another thread that you have to have IV antibiotics - DOUBLE-YUCK!!! Oh, I SO hope you are feeling better soon. Sending happy, restful, pain-free recovery thoughts....
XOXO, Libbie
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2006 : 9:05:36 PM
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kate,
i hope the antibiotics work wonders for you. so sorry you are going through this. mouth pain, its the worst. i will keep checking on you and keep us posted on how you are doing.
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 02:41:10 AM
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Kate,
Thinking of you...get well soon!
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10
www.beequilting.blogspot.com |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
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Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 08:54:59 AM
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| Kate, best wishes for a speeded up recovery! Drink tons of water, which is good for us anyway, but helps flush impurities out of the body also. Keep your spirits up and keep us posted. Glad you get to stay away from the hospital. Have a great day. Nance |
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