Making adjustments

Sunday, November 07, 2010

Since both activity and nutrition have taken a hit in the last few days, I am getting creative! I am doing as much light housework as I can, all the little things one puts off when there are
bigger fish to fry LOL! I have transplanted my herbs from the flowerbed to pots inside. I
transplanted some African violets my MIL gave me last weekend. So, I can be active in
other ways.
The nutrition is coming along with plenty of soft foods and liquids.
I do miss my fresh veggies but love the taste of potato leek soup and squash,carrot
and apple soup. Just a different form of the good stuff. I tried to eat hamburger
last night and have decided to forego solid protein for yogurt, protein drinks
and tomorrow, cottage cheese. It is all doable!
Make adjustments and keep on SParking!
Hugs and thanks for stopping by and commenting!

  

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SCHUNE1 11/8/2010 9:57AM

I am glad you are doing better! Here's to good health! Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 11/8/2010 3:14AM

I know it isn't as easy as one would think but you will adjust to a soft diet for as long as you need to!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FROSTY99 11/7/2010 11:44PM

I don't follow you for a week or so and OMG it seems you have had some life altering (for the better we will assume as you sound so positive) changes. Sorry I wasn't there to lend my support like you have been for me. I get up and it seems like it is time to go to bed before I know it. I make lists (I am a Virgo who loves organization living with a Libra who isn't into that) and I rarely get it all done! I read your blogs and wonder how you do it. I think age may be a factor. I find every year I age I get a little less done in a day!! Here is praying you make a speedy recovery and that the new choppers will be the best thing you have ever done. My hubby finally got his lower plate about 3 yrs ago and some days he laments it, but for the most part, he is happy he did it as he had many issues also. Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

AUNTB63 11/7/2010 7:08PM

So glad to hear you are doing just fine.........I remembering pureeing carrots and squash when I went through what you are facing........just love the taste of fresh veggies. Take care! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAYLINSTEPHENS 11/7/2010 6:31PM

all that activity also serves to take your mind off some of your "change" Report Inappropriate Comment

HAVE-MERCY 11/7/2010 5:59PM

Gosh, you are active! It is actually inspiring! Glad you are doing well! Report Inappropriate Comment

Avoid this-if you can!

Saturday, November 06, 2010

The I-got-to-get-dentures diet! I would recommend SP over this many times over!
It has been an interesting 20 hours but things have seemed to smoothed out. Lots of
liquids and finally done with packing my mouth with gauze. That is murder to sleep like
that LOL! Took ibuprofen once yesterday and think I'll do well today. If I need it, I know
where it is. Just a slight swelling so for now, I'm home free! They said I would lose weight
for some time and I am down 2 pounds today. I expect this is very short term and will
change down the road.
I am drinking tea, water and V-8 Fusion Peach Mango juice. First time I tried it-pretty good stuff.
Try something new! You may be surprised how good it actually is. Be it a new food, new
activity or just a new attitude! Keep your options open!
Hugs and thanks for reading and commenting!

  

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TEDDYTEDDY 11/9/2010 7:05AM

I feel for you...I have had 2 root canals (one in February of this year with horrible pain beforehand when a tooth decided to just die) and 2 bridges and major gum surgery with packing..... it is no fun....I remember getting so hungry for some real food when I had stitches in my mouth that I put some vegetable soup in the blender....but that turned out to be too chunky. It sounds like you have figured out some nonsolid foods that are working out and sound tasty to boot. Take it easy....I hope you are.... and hope you feel better soon!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALIBROM 11/7/2010 5:34PM

Whoa! I just read all your posts for the past few days and will be praying for you. What a major decision you had to make, and lots of changes. You are very brave to do this. I hope you will feel comfortable in dentures. My parents have bad teeth and dentures, so of course genetically my siblings and I have bad teeth, too. I have had 5 root canals, and I believe one of my sisters has had 8 or 9 root canals!!! So I completely understand your choice. I'm not so sure I would want to try the denture diet, though, LOL. I love your positive attitude. You really do know how to make lemonade out of lemons....and since you are on essentially a liquid diet now you can drink that lemonade too! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 11/7/2010 5:10PM

Oh, I'm sorry I haven't been more attentive lately. I hope you're progressing well and feeling better! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCKYDUCK2 11/6/2010 11:03PM

Oh, I know EXACTLY what you are going through. I always took such good care of my teeth but they were no match for a forklift that hit me. I ended up with dentures too and still hate them. What I would not give to be able to bite into a crisp apple or eat corn on the cob. But, they look....puuuurty. LOL Keep taking the pain meds if you have them on time. Don't go without. It takes so long to bring that pain back under control. I am so glad you are in the homestretch. That first couple of days after extraction is so painful. Report Inappropriate Comment

RUBYCLAIRE 11/6/2010 3:35PM

Been there! Done it! You have my sympathy, but it does not last forever! In no time you'll be feeling fit as a fiddle once again and ready to consume the foods you missed. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHRYS13 11/6/2010 1:47PM

Wishing you the best! Report Inappropriate Comment

WILLOWWINDS 11/6/2010 1:43PM

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IZZYBEBOP 11/6/2010 10:54AM

Sounds like you're handling it well. I love V-8 Fusion fruit drinks too! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAVE-MERCY 11/6/2010 10:15AM

I feel your pain---or at least my mom does! She had a similar procedure done in the last month. Good news---there is light at the end of the tunnel! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAYLINSTEPHENS 11/6/2010 8:53AM

I know you have been warned about "dry socket" - you must alert them if you have that type pain. My B-I-L went through this too - they used the Black & Decker Chopper to chop up all his foods. I remember him telling us that steak was good but some vegetable wasn't. My Mother used to eat Juniors Baby foods and she said they were really good too! Not the baby ones, the next up - I believe they are called juniors? Like everything else - You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 11/6/2010 7:26AM

So glad you're doing so well! I want to lose some more weight, but think I'll stick with SP and avoid your method for now! lol! Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

Where did my playmates go?

Friday, November 05, 2010

My poor tongue is wandering around and trying to figure out what happened LOL! I am still basically pain-free and pretty much ready to drink a little tea. It is now 2:30 and I have been home for almost 4 hours. I will wait until later to eat but drinking sure feels good. I will switch back between warm water and tea to get rehydrated. I did sleep for 1 1/2 hours until some
lady called looking for an auctioneer. Definitely a wrong number.
Keep smiling and SParking and thanks for checking up on me! HUGS!

  

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VICIOUS421 11/6/2010 2:22AM

Stay hydrated and take your pain meds as needed!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

GOOZLEBEAR 11/5/2010 11:33PM

Sure hope you will be feeling good really soon so you can enjoy the upcoming holidays! Would be terrible to have problems that would keep you from enjoying that turkey!!!! Hugs, Sandi Report Inappropriate Comment

RAYLINSTEPHENS 11/5/2010 7:55PM

Poor baby - I do hope you heal quickly! Get plenty of rest and rehydrate yourself! Love you, Linda Report Inappropriate Comment

AUNTB63 11/5/2010 7:30PM

Glad to hear your sense of humor is still in tact.......best to just take it easy today, sipping tea and resting........HUGS! Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 11/5/2010 4:21PM

Be careful! A wandering tongue can sometimes get you into trouble!!! hehe Glad you are more than halfway done. GLad you will be able to celebrate a grandchild's birthday and have Thanksgiving without teeth problems!! Your digestive system will be so pleasantly surprised!!! Keep on keepin' on!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 11/5/2010 4:16PM

Keep drinking that tea and get some rest. Having that much work done is a shock to the system (and the tongue!) Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

Home again!

Friday, November 05, 2010

I left for the dentist office early, arrived early and he started as soon as I could get into the chair. He used a different numbing agent which, surprisingly, worked very well. We discussed the number of teeth to extract today. He would continue until I stopped him.
After 45 minutes, he and I agreed that 13 was enough for one day.
The other 7 will be extracted next Thursday. So far, I am still pain free but the day is
long from over. The usual list of things to avoid-straws, hard food, rinsing vigorously
and the one I find most amusing-alcohol. I think I can get around that one. I found I could
drive the 30 miles home with ease, probably because my mouth is still anesthetized.
Smile for me and with me! Find something awesome and wonderful today to keep your
mood up and positive. High Five, everyone! Keep on SParking! Hugs and thanks for
stopping by and reading!

  

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VICIOUS421 11/6/2010 2:23AM

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SUNNY1432 11/5/2010 7:16PM

I'm glad it went well. Take care of yourself and try to rest. Report Inappropriate Comment

HAVE-MERCY 11/5/2010 6:38PM

I am so glad you are not feeling any pain! I hope it continues! I'll be thinking of you! Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 11/5/2010 4:22PM

I think I was more ready for this than I ever dreamed! My poor dentist was totally blown away when I kept telling me to do more. I thought he knew me better than that LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment

PATSDIARY 11/5/2010 2:56PM

i already knew you were strong, but this is even more than I knew! Hope you are still pain-free and stay that way all weekend. If you have had as much misery with your teeth as I am guessing, this won't be as bad as what you have already endured! Hugs Patti Report Inappropriate Comment

MRSMELVIN1 11/5/2010 2:35PM

Oh you are a way stronger woman then me. Wishing you a pain free weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

IZZYBEBOP 11/5/2010 1:37PM

This is what you'll look when you get your new teeth ! How long do you have to wait to get your dentures? Probably will need to wait for the swelling to go down. Do you purposely not smile now or do just a ? I don't remember when my mom had hers done, although she was in her 40's and not sure why she had them done, but when we were teenagers we would always make her take hers out so we could have a good Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLFIN3 11/5/2010 12:21PM

You are ! I am glad that much is over for you!! I hope as the day goes along you continue to do well! Enjoy!! Just think what you will have when this is all over! Report Inappropriate Comment

A brief reprieve?

Thursday, November 04, 2010

I received a call from the dentist office this morning before 9 am. My appointment needed to be changed as the dentist was too ill to come in to work. This is the FIRST time he has ever
called in sick (he's the boss) so the secretary felt pretty bad about rescheduling. Like I really
want to be exposed to the stomach flu or whatever else he has LOL!
I am to be there tomorrow at 9:15 so I gained 1/2 a day to get a few more household tasks
done. I have already cooked some vegetable broth and precooked veggies so I can blend
them when I get hungry. I have also adjusted to a soft food regimen for the last 4 days.
This is doable!

Adjust, adapt, make a change and be flexible! Life happens but keep a positive outlook
and focus on where you want to be! HUGS and thanks for stopping by and commenting!

  

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IZZYBEBOP 11/5/2010 1:39PM

Will you be able to exercise during all the procedures before you get your dentures? I would imagine you might lose some weight too. That's a plus, if you want/need to since you're at your goal weight. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDABENEDICT 11/5/2010 9:00AM

Enjoy today !! And good luck when you finally get back to the dentist ! Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 11/5/2010 3:20AM

Hope your tooth is better soon!!!! You are doing Awesome!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY1432 11/4/2010 10:59PM

Sorry to hear about the wait, but I hope all goes well tomorrow. Report Inappropriate Comment

RAYLINSTEPHENS 11/4/2010 8:27PM

Ugh! You sure don't need the flu. I know you found oodles of ways to stay busy today! Report Inappropriate Comment

LEANJEAN6 11/4/2010 8:20PM

Oh no--You don't want his flu--Good thing you didn't go to-day!!! Comment edited on: 11/4/2010 8:21:00 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

ANNESTARR 11/4/2010 6:41PM

I know everything will go really well with the dentist when you finally get to see him. I will be thinking of you! All the best, Anne Report Inappropriate Comment

AUNTB63 11/4/2010 6:16PM

Sorry your appointment had to be rescheduled......but you did utilize the extra time well. Glad to hear the soft food will be doable for you.........some people just go: "what will I be able to eat.......I hate mushy food".............I really liked scrambled eggs with a little melted cheese on them............and I have to say I did indulge in a chocolate malt (with a spoon)........just because I could.........Keep smiling......... Report Inappropriate Comment

1HAPPYSPIRIT 11/4/2010 5:00PM

Being flexible and willing to make adaptations is a great asset. It is much better than possibly contracting any illness from the dentist. Make the most of your day!!! HAPPY Report Inappropriate Comment

ONEKIDSMOM 11/4/2010 4:17PM

Dentists are one of those "necessary" evils. Hope he's entirely well when you go in! Good luck. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 11/4/2010 3:15PM

It's almost worse to be all ready to go and have to change the plans. Gives you one more day to dread it! Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

PATSDIARY 11/4/2010 3:08PM

Glad you have a little extra time - but know anticipation has to be tough! I'll keep you in my prayers! Patti Report Inappropriate Comment