I'm back!

Hey buddies, I missed you!

I'm sorry, I just couldn't help it. It was a line that was just there, in the back of my head. Now it's used, and it's gone. OTH is just sucking so much! It reminds me of that stupid show called "Grosse Point"... I don't know why. Anyway, I'm not here to discuss the lack of goodness on OTH, though I don't really care since I only watch it for CMM; for all I care, I could watch the show on mute and just look at the guy.

Anyway, I'm back. Happy to report that none of the punching, biting or kicking happened (I'm sorry Rave!). The surgery lasted 2 hours and 15 minutes. I had 12 anesthesia shots, because we went with local instead of general; three shots per molar. At the end of the surgery, my mouth ached from being open for so long; the sides of my mouth had blood on it, and it wasn't because of the surgery.

My face was the funniest thing. I had cheeks, like a chipmunk. I [still] have to purple bruises on each side of my face that could make people think that I was on the receiving side of a major fist fight. I have bags under my eyes, because I had to sleep with four pillows under my head which made it very uncomfortable. I've only had to eat baby food, because I can't chew anything. I've lost almost 8 pounds, my boobs are gone, my butt is gone. :sigh: Good times, good times! (Can you tell I'm the eternal optimist?)

Greatest ego boost of the whole surgery thing? Aside from my friend who assisted the surgery, I had three other future dentists at my disposal. They were chatting with me before the surgery, I was very inhibited at the time and said everything that came to my mind (nothing dirty), and they decided to assist the surgery. They weren't exactly my type, but the attention felt good. I'm so humble, aren't I?

I'm craving food!!! I need fooooooooood! I'm craving everything under the sun. I want a burger and fries, I want Pizza, I need coffee, I want cheese, I want chinese food. I'm hungry!!!

The best thing of this week was: last night, I was able to sleep with only one pillow under my head. Best night of sleep I've had in a week.

Cinn, thank you so much for your wishes and prayers; it meant a lot to me.
Raven, I'm sorry for not punching or biting anyone. But I'll try to go somewhere and pick a fight and tell you about it (I'm not making any promises). I

I'm going back to work next week, which is good. Someone is coming back, and I'm going to be his teacher again.

I think this is it for me right now, thanks to everyone who wished me well. I'm happy to say, I am.

Big hug,
Mary