At the Maxillofacial department today I got a quick check up to see how I am doing.
Mr O wasn't there today, I got introduced to a new guy today on the team. He had a look inside my mouth and said everything's fine and the stitches in my mouth are healing well.
They also asked to have a look at my hip, he said I don't need the dressings on and that it is healing up fine.
My Dad also told them that I fell down the stairs last week when I fainted after having a shower and they didn't seem worried.
I think my Dad wants someone to show concern as when I went to the doctor last week as an emergency, he said I was fine and just asked me to get some blood tests booked so they could check my cholesterol, blood sugar and whether i'm anaemic etc.
Wires will be cut in 2 weeks!
I've recently had my braces removed (May 2009) and now have an Essix retainer for my bottom jaw (to wear at night) and an Hawley retainer for my top jaw with false tooth attached (to wear during the day).
Starting in Aug/Sept 2004 I had Damon type 2 brackets, then In-ovation brackets (replaced March and May 2006) and seven In-ovation brackets without clips (with elastic ligatures).
Total time in braces = 4 years and 8 months!
NB: All treatment is through the NHS apart from implant work done by Mr Ziff which is private.
Starting in Aug/Sept 2004 I had Damon type 2 brackets, then In-ovation brackets (replaced March and May 2006) and seven In-ovation brackets without clips (with elastic ligatures).
Total time in braces = 4 years and 8 months!
NB: All treatment is through the NHS apart from implant work done by Mr Ziff which is private.
Showing posts with label dressings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dressings. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Bruising has gone!
My bruises on my arms have now more or less gone. The only bit which is still painful is the raised vein which hasn't settled down yet.
Today I went to see the nurse as I took the lil dressings off my hip and it looks like I have an infection as one bit looks yellowish.
The nurse said it is fine, I just need to cover it up with dressings to stop it from rubbing against my clothes.
Today I went to see the nurse as I took the lil dressings off my hip and it looks like I have an infection as one bit looks yellowish.
The nurse said it is fine, I just need to cover it up with dressings to stop it from rubbing against my clothes.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
No more painkillers! (maxillofacial)
I went to see Mr O my surgeon.
He was pleased with my progress and had a quick look inside my mouth.
He said the stitches on my hip can come out next week. I made a face and my Dad commented that I've been very worried as I thought the stitches were coming out today.
Mr O said "It won't hurt, it'll be like a tickle, they'll just cut one bead and pull the rest through, even you can pull it if you like"
I was thinking, no thanks, lol.
He asked about my numbness and whether I've been having any feeling, I said now and again I get itches on my upper lip and pins and needles sometimes. He said that's good as it means I'm starting to get some feeling back.
The sooner, the better I say.. I'm finding it annoying as my nose still leaks and I can't feel it. I have to always have a tissue with me, hehe.
We asked for some new dressings for my hip as everytime I shower I need to change it as it gets wet. Next app is for next week.
NB: I have now stopped taking painkillers as I'm no longer in so much pain.
He was pleased with my progress and had a quick look inside my mouth.
He said the stitches on my hip can come out next week. I made a face and my Dad commented that I've been very worried as I thought the stitches were coming out today.
Mr O said "It won't hurt, it'll be like a tickle, they'll just cut one bead and pull the rest through, even you can pull it if you like"
I was thinking, no thanks, lol.
He asked about my numbness and whether I've been having any feeling, I said now and again I get itches on my upper lip and pins and needles sometimes. He said that's good as it means I'm starting to get some feeling back.
The sooner, the better I say.. I'm finding it annoying as my nose still leaks and I can't feel it. I have to always have a tissue with me, hehe.
We asked for some new dressings for my hip as everytime I shower I need to change it as it gets wet. Next app is for next week.
NB: I have now stopped taking painkillers as I'm no longer in so much pain.
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