06 May, 2009

Doctor's Note

I had my first ever root canal yesterday and I will be in recovery for a period of time yet to be determined. Apparently, I have Br'er Rabbit like roots that caused the dentist (really? the dentist?) a great deal of difficulty. After 2 hours of torture he decided that was enough for one day, closed me up and sent me along my merry way with a script for the pain that had already set in.

Mad dash to the neighborhood pharmacy where I held an ice cold bottle of water from the cooler on my jaw and politely moaned while they expedited filling my glorious meds.

Once home I set up my little nurses station and settled in for the afternoon. Magazines...J. Crew catalogue du jour...hot tea with honey...water to wash down the "oxy" somethings...and the all important remote...

Bride Wars on Pay Per View, ahhh.... All that was missing was my dream Hermes Horse Blanket to snuggle under and my private physician who's away on business.

Hmmm...I wonder if you lose weight from having a root canal???
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  1. pve designMay 6, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    Ouch. I had my very first cavity last year, and it was traumatic. An Hermes anything surely would make any traumatic situation easier to recoup.
    Enjoy the down time. No pun intended :)
    pve

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  2. ilovelimegreenMay 6, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I had a bad trip to the dentist last month- I was warned that I *might* need a root canal...the thought of which is terrifying to me!
    Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
    Now tell me about that faboulous rug I keep seeing in your pix!

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  3. Summer is a VerbMay 6, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    That rug was found at an antique/fabric store in C'ville called The Longest Yard. It was actually in their personal office space and my husband admired it so much he convinced them to sell it. He will appreciate the compliment so thank you!

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  4. ticklishfromadistanceMay 6, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Uuugh....those stink. But it will get better soon. Perfect excuse for rest and trashy tv.

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  5. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Dear Allien in Gtown,
    I definitely feel your pain, physically and financially, in the dental department. I go for my next round on Friday. Just think, if we had better teeth we could both afford the Hermes Horse Blanket. Thanks for sharing, Denise

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  6. StephanieMay 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    I have yet to have a root canal *knock on wood*, but I had TWO dental surgeries in the span of one week earlier this year.

    I wanted to die.

    Feel better. Good chick flicks always help :)

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  7. Black Labs and LillyMay 6, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Ouch! Any kind of dental work makes me so nervous, even cleanings! Feel better and enjoy the J-Crew!

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  8. Ashley TurnerMay 6, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    I just watched Bride Wars again last night - LOVE IT!!! Hope you feel better!

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  9. Kathie TruittMay 6, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Ouch. Hope you're feeling better. If I were you, I think a trip to G'town's J Crew would make me feel better. If that didn't do the trick then I'd go to Ralph Lauren over on Wisconsin. I think my 'prescription' mixed with what the pharmacist gave you would work absolute wonders. Try it.

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  10. beckylbranchMay 6, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Oh man I am sorry about your root canal! ouchie! Root canal = the best diet ever..ha...ha...I don't know this of course!

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  11. Beth DunnMay 6, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    That's hysterical. I always wonder if I'm going to lose weight from just about any and everything! I'd love to do a book signing in DC but don't have anything set up. I'll keep you posted. xoxo

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  12. ADGMay 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    If you've got "oxy" anything from the pharmacy then you are in pretty fair company. May I have what's left of your prescription when you feel better. I'll loan Mr. Babe the Blue Weejuns.

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  13. Liz PowersMay 7, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    Only thing missing from the coffee table round-up was a bottle of red wine. Ha! Hope you're feeling better.

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  14. BLC :oMay 7, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Oh bless your heart!!! Get well lovebug. Xoxo-BLC

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