Dear Lori,
You are amazing ! I did not know about the health challenges that you have faced. I am so glad that you survived and recovered from Leukemia and a bone marrow transplant. What an incredible health journey you have been dealing with. I did call the oral surgeon this morning (Tuesday), and found out that he is on vacation. I remember that I had to postpone making the appointments with the surgeon and the dentist back in March, because they both were taking their vacations in May-June, and I needed to coordinate the two back to back.
As a result the office manager said she would relay my message and call me by Friday with the doctor's decision. I find this less than optimal because I wanted to talk with the doctor myself. Especially with the perfect outline you provided, and this way I really have no control over what the manager will tell him. She was very vague about exactly when doctor would be back in the office and just kept repeating that I should not expect an answer before Friday. I normally try to avoid making Monday or Friday apts. with any of my doctors because I like to have the opportunity to discuss any questions before and or after the apts. I am tempted to call the office on Thursday and ask if I can talk with the doctor. He just might be back by then. I don't know. She was very firm and said she would handle it. It is such a comfort to me to know whatever happens I have you to guide me through it all. One of my precious grandson's told me on Sunday that when he had his teeth extracted to make room for incoming teeth, the dentist told him to drink pineapple juice for days before and after the extraction and that it was wonderful for preventing swelling of the gums ! Have you heard of this ? I hope your weather is warming up and that you are well. I really appreciate your guidance. As soon as I read your replies I become more calm. Thank you, Many Hugs !