I had my tooth extracted, today. My appointment was at noon and the whole procedure was completed by 12:30 p.m. It was relatively painless; I think the initial numbing injections hurt more than the actual extraction.
The dentist prescribed both antibiotics and painkillers. Which meant I had to go to the pharmacy, in person, to get them. First time I've been to the pharmacy in six months, as I've been having all my other medications delivered. I had a suspicion that this might happen and had mentally prepared myself to do so and had warned my daughter that it was a possibility; she was not happy about it! I assured her that I would wear two masks - a disposable mask (one of the last ones from the box I bought when undergoing chemo; I still haven't been able to buy any disposable masks after the pandemic) and a fabric mask that I had sewn.
The dentist had put in a wad of gauze to staunch the flow of blood from the place where the tooth was extracted and I was supposed to bite down on it and keep it in place for at least 20 minutes. If you think it is hard to talk wearing a mask, try talking through two masks while biting down on a wad of gauze! LOL. The poor pharmacist! She remembered me from earlier (in fact, commented on the fact that she hadn't seen me since early March), but, she still had to ask certain questions before she could process my prescription.
Pharmacist: "What's your name?" Me: "Whaumble Mumblemumble". ("Bless", shortened from Bless My Mess, is obviously my online name, my real name is a Sri Lankan name and it is not something most people here find easy to say, in the first place.)
"What's your date of birth?" "Noemmer enneth enneen innty inth".
"Would you like a flu vaccine, today?" "Mummble mummble innurance?" "Yes, it is covered by your insurance."
So, while I waited for the prescriptions to be filled, I had a flu vaccination, as well! Woo hoo! I had been wondering how to go about getting a flu vaccine this year because as far as I know, my primary care doctor's office is still closed! Now I have both a sore jaw and a sore arm!
I removed the wad of gauze after I came home!
The dentist had told me not to drink anything for two hours. I had planned to have a substantial breakfast before I went to the appointment, this morning, but, I only had my usual cup of tea before I went, because I just wasn't hungry for any food. So, after two hours went by, I drank some water and had some ice cream. At 6:30 p.m., 6 hours after I had the tooth extracted, I had some iced coffee and took one of the prescribed pain killers. I will need to have something a little more substantial, later in the evening, because I am supposed to take the antibiotic with food.
I rested after I came home and went through some mail. I am feeling OK, especially after taking the painkiller, but, I'll continue to take it easy for the rest of the evening. Maybe practice the piano and do some filing.
Today, I am grateful for:
- Dental and medical insurance
- Pain medications
- Flu vaccines
- Cheerful and helpful pharmacy staff
- Ice cream!
Today's joyful activity was eating ice cream!
This month's decluttering includes one tooth!
How was your day?
The best thing about dental work is the ice cream afterward!
ReplyDeleteThat it is, although, I had a small bowl of tomato soup, a little while ago for dinner and that was pretty good, too. :)
DeleteI hope you recover quickly! Having a tooth pulled is not fun, but hopefully the relief will be worth it. My favorite after major dental work is a milkshake. Take care, Bless.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chris; lovely to hear from you, again. A milkshake would be lovely, and I think I did have one after my last tooth extraction! Maybe I'll make one for myself, with some milk and ice cream, tomorrow! Hope you are keeping well. :)
DeleteI'm glad that's over and done with for you, and getting your flu jab done was an unexpected bonus. Enjoy your ice cream and the milkshake too, if you make one ... they both have healing properties!
ReplyDeleteYour list of decluttered items made me laugh!
Thank you, Eileen; yes, getting the flu shot was a bonus. Ha, ha, yes, ice cream and milkshakes definitely have healing properties! I had some of my soup, too, and a scrambled egg and some mashed potatoes, in addition to the ice cream and iced coffee.
DeleteGlad you liked my list of decluttered items. :D
We have flu shots tomorrow- and dentist in two weeks time. I hope your mouth feels happier now the tooth has gone!
ReplyDeleteHope your flu shots go well, Angela. I have a follow up dentist appointment in two weeks, myself! :)
Deletehaha - so funny reading your description of your conversation -
ReplyDeleteI know you're glad the tooth extraction is behind you and I'm happy it went smoothly.
Happy you got the flu shot too. My doctor usually gives me mine as my yearly appointment is in October. But what if that all doesn't work as smoothly this year?
Maybe I should try CVS or Walgreens at a time when I think they won't be busy.
Of course, that's hard to predict.
Was your CVS busy when you went in at midday?
The CVS I went to wasn't super busy, but, there were several people in the line to get their prescriptions filled. Everyone was wearing a mask properly (covering both nose and mouth), however, and people kept their distance while waiting in line. According to the notice posted about flu shots in the pharmacy, one can make an appointment, either online or by calling them, as well as walk-ins, such as myself. You might want to call and ask them when might be a less crowded time to schedule an appointment.
DeleteI'm glad it went well. It's good that you were able to get your flu shot as well as the medication. One less thing to worry about!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a restful day.
Thank you, Sharon. Yes, glad I got the flu shot, too. Hope your dental appointment went well. Take care.
DeleteGlad all went well and that you aren't feeling too bad. Glad you were able to get your flu shot too. I hope you are feeling even better today! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Martha. I am feeling quite well, today. :)
DeleteIt must feel good to have that over with. Not only did you get your tooth extracted, you went to the pharmacy in person. Here's to healing quickly.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to have that behind me, now. Yes, I actually went to the pharmacy in person! I guess I took a risk, doing so, but, I didn't see any other option; there wasn't anyone else I could have asked to go for me.
DeleteDon't know how you took a pain med on an empty stomach...that would make me ill. Sorry you lost your tooth. I have many issues with my teeth and carry a big insurance to cover procedures. I am so glad you said you were Sri Lankan....I know some of those foods you made were not typical American fare. LOL. And am I ever happy to know your name isn't really Bless, although I did imagine your parents thinking you were a blessing, and named you that. LOL Thank you for clearing those things up for my crazy imagination. LOL. Take care honey, get rested. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteSusie, I took the pain med only after I had a cup of iced coffee, made mostly with milk. I figured the milk would act as a buffer, same as food.
DeleteYes, I am originally from Sri Lanka and my neighbor across the street is from Armenia and brings me Armenian food such as the dolma and tabbouleh she brought earlier in the week. :)
Aw, that's a lovely thought that I was named Bless because my parents thought I was a blessing to them! :) I know my mother considered me a blessing; my father thought I would be a comfort to them in their old age, but, he didn't live long enough for that.
Feel better
ReplyDeleteThank you, Regine; I am feeling better, today. :)
DeleteIf you still need disposable masks, I was able to order some disposable face masks on Amazon. They were called "EasyEast Face Mask 3-Layer Design Pack of 25, Disposal Breathable Face Cover, Elastic Ear loop Sold by: Powerbay and $3.49 for 25. Since I have Amazon Prime I was able to get them in one day. This is the second time I have ordered them for my son and we have been pleased with them.
ReplyDeleteDiana, thank you, so much for that information! I will do a search for them! Yes, both my daughter and I still need some.
DeleteWhat a relief that's over! I hope you're recovering well. It is difficult to gauge what peop,e are saying and HOW they're saying it, with masks on. We combine sound with facial expression and now that's all gone to pot.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to have that behind me, Eloise. Yes, I am recovering well, thank you. :)
DeleteGlad to hear the extraction went well and I hope you recover quickly. I've been able to order disposable face masks from Amazon. Doesn't your pharmacy have a drive thru? I use that when I need to fill a prescription. Get better soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celie; I'm feeling OK, today. The pharmacy I've been going to doesn't have a drive thru; it never occurred to me to find another location that has a drive thru! I have been getting my regular medications delivered.
DeleteTooth pulling is scary! Glad you’re ok.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Akasha. :)
DeleteThat's good that the extraction went well and a bonus to get that flu shot dealt with, even if it does mean a sore arm as well as a sore jaw. Another two for one outing!
ReplyDeleteI hope you soon feel better and sleep well after all that.
Thank you, Bushlady; yes, another two for one outing! :D I am doing OK, today. The arm is a little sore, but I haven't had to take a second dose of pain medication for the tooth.
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