Can't sleep again. I slept last night, so I'm not going to complain. Once again, husband and dogs are out cold. Lucky bastards. I'll do some chores and try it again in a bit.
In case I go for the mechanical valve, I'm taking care of any dental work I might need. Coumadin complicates any procedure where blood might flow, so I'm leaving the majority of February open for my dentist. After that, I will turn my body over to my surgeon.
I love going to the dentist. I know that's weird, but I can't help it. I get my teeth cleaned four times per year - yes, four - and I'd go six times if I could. I love it when the hygienist uses that plaque scrapey thing, and I love rinsing, and I love that feeling afterwards when you know you have NO TARTAR AT ALL. Oh, it's beautiful.
I envy you your February.
Posted by: getupgrrl | January 29, 2004 at 09:58 AM
I can't stop singing "NO TARTAR AT ALL" to the tune of Steely Dan's "FM."
Thank you for that, getupgrrl.
Michele, may I suggest a stylish dental gem to dress up your smile?
Posted by: Julie | January 29, 2004 at 10:41 AM
Wow, Grrl, four times a year. I bet you have a gorgeous smile. How many of those visits does your insurance cover?
Julie, if only those dental gems were permanent, you know? I think I might take your suggestion and get me a couple.
Posted by: Michele | January 29, 2004 at 12:07 PM
Man, those dental gems are snazzy!
Good luck with the dentist. I'm not such a fan since I have to disclose my entire reproductive life each time I go.
Posted by: Julia | January 29, 2004 at 07:34 PM
Julia, that is right, you had a rude-ass dental hygienist. I should have asked you for a referral to this nosey-nelly and maybe told her a story about how I have a friend who once saw the most vile hygienist on the planet. You know she would have probed for more info...then I could have recounted your dental chair horror story and see if she realized it was her.
Posted by: Michele | January 30, 2004 at 04:47 PM