caregivers advice for dummies 101

Because of the tooth extraction and Enbrel's affect on the immune system we will go to Lake Charles tomorrow which is 5 weeks. The commented advice on the affect of other physical problems may hold water on Joyce. Since her extraction and subsequent intake of antibiotics she has shown a significant change for the better. Even this fifth week hasn't slowed her up at all. I am beginning to wonder if even longer intervals may be better. I will discuss this with Dr. Ryder tomorrow.

Last Friday was a big day. At long last we were able to install her new bridge on her new implants. In addition the dentist replaced a crown that had come loose and repaired the filling on the tooth in front of the extraction. Joyce had to be put under because she isn't the most cooperative patient in the chair. All went well and they also cleaned her teeth.

On Saturday she showed up with another loose crown. I wrapped it up and set it aside and then scheduled a visit first thing this morning to recement it. All was going well as I was dressing this morning until I couldn't find the crown where I had left it. Then I remembered that the maid was here yesterday and thought out loud OH S... Well I spent 40 minutes going through trash until I finally found it. I fully understand the jokes on CSI etc about going through trash. Next time I will put it in a small ziploc bag and not a tissue. It is a lesson I won't soon forget. At least I found it and the dentist recemented it this morning. I can't remember having a more depressing feeling than when I realized it was in the trash.

Joyce's eating and the amount of fluids she drinks have increased dramtically since the extraction and also she has resumed her almost incessant walking. It is hard to keep her sitting anywhere. This is a really good thing. Until next time ... PAL