The Daily for Wednesday Jul 14, 2021

[Vict0riann]

Announcement on the BBC news this afternoon - the latest ice cream flavour in honour of the day!

 

[rafinmd]

The talk of dentists brings me to my own bit of drama.  Late last week a tooth started hurting a bit.  Normally this would be a routine matter to take care of but the valve repair makes it more complicated.  I was warned to avoid dental procedures for 3 months after the surgery and then take an antibiotic before visiting the dentist.  I got the feeling that it was not wise to wait.  The ideal would be to get an antibiotic from my cardiologist but response from her office has been very poor.  I did call my primary doctor Friday and got an antibiotic from him, and saw the Dentist Monday.  By that time the antibiotic had minimized the pain and he did not find a cavity and thought the offending tooth likely needs either a root canal or extraction.  I see the endodontist Monday (conflicting with my rehab time) for an opinion on whether it should be root canal or extraction and if it needs to happen now or can safely be deferred for another month.

I have another followup with my primary Thursday for any additional antibiotics I may need and hopefully a referral to a new cardiologist.

 

Roy

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

25 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

The talk of dentists brings me to my own bit of drama.  Late last week a tooth started hurting a bit.  Normally this would be a routine matter to take care of but the valve repair makes it more complicated.  I was warned to avoid dental procedures for 3 months after the surgery and then take an antibiotic before visiting the dentist.  I got the feeling that it was not wise to wait.  The ideal would be to get an antibiotic from my cardiologist but response from her office has been very poor.  I did call my primary doctor Friday and got an antibiotic from him, and saw the Dentist Monday.  By that time the antibiotic had minimized the pain and he did not find a cavity and thought the offending tooth likely needs either a root canal or extraction.  I see the endodontist Monday (conflicting with my rehab time) for an opinion on whether it should be root canal or extraction and if it needs to happen now or can safely be deferred for another month.

I have another followup with my primary Thursday for any additional antibiotics I may need and hopefully a referral to a new cardiologist.

 

Roy

Roy, sorry you're having dental problems on top of everything else.  I'm glad you saw the dentist and will see a specialist.  There is a relation between poor dental health (I doubt in your case) and heart disease, so I'm very glad you are following your instincts.  Its always better safe than sorry.

 

Lenda 

[atexsix]

3 hours ago, dfish said:

Good afternoon!

 

My closet doors are all scrubbed, painted and reinstalled with new hardware.  The painting part is the easiest part of the job.   Carrying them out and getting them back in place is a major pain.  What a job, but they look so much better without rust spots and paint drips all over them.   And, I do like the new pulls on them.  

 

@JazzyVWow!  It sounds like you have had more than a full day today.   I have time like that next week when Dan the Handyman comes back.  He has to fix the leak under the sink, which entails turning off water, removing the pipes and reinstalling them.  Then, he is going to replace the flooring of the lower kitchen cabinets as it is all warped and things all slide to the middle.  And, he's going to hook up the ice maker in the new fridge.  That will take some plumbing as he has to run a line.  And, last but not least, install a new sump pump.  Maybe I should just fix up the spare room for him.  

 

@mamaofamiI can totally understand how overwhelming Sam's condition must be.  And, you are right, the hardest part is seeing him go from a healthy, vibrant person to one in a wheelchair.  But, this need only be temporary.   It won't change overnight, but you will see him getting better.  In any case, always remember you have a "family" here that you can turn to for understanding and support.  We care about what is happening with  you and Sam.  

 

Ok, time to kick back and enjoy that nice cold glass of lemon water.

 

You are way more motivated than me.  All somebody has to do is say the word "paint" and I subtly back out of the room.  

[atexsix]

49 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

The talk of dentists brings me to my own bit of drama.  Late last week a tooth started hurting a bit.  Normally this would be a routine matter to take care of but the valve repair makes it more complicated.  I was warned to avoid dental procedures for 3 months after the surgery and then take an antibiotic before visiting the dentist.  I got the feeling that it was not wise to wait.  The ideal would be to get an antibiotic from my cardiologist but response from her office has been very poor.  I did call my primary doctor Friday and got an antibiotic from him, and saw the Dentist Monday.  By that time the antibiotic had minimized the pain and he did not find a cavity and thought the offending tooth likely needs either a root canal or extraction.  I see the endodontist Monday (conflicting with my rehab time) for an opinion on whether it should be root canal or extraction and if it needs to happen now or can safely be deferred for another month.

I have another followup with my primary Thursday for any additional antibiotics I may need and hopefully a referral to a new cardiologist.

 

Roy

I'm sorry you're experiencing that and can completely relate to the primary-cardiologist-neuro-vascular shuffle!  Sometimes you can get away with having something called in, other times they want to see you...ugh.  ~praying

[atexsix]

56 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Announcement on the BBC news this afternoon - the latest ice cream flavour in honour of the day!

 

🤢

[rafinmd]

I've been to Nuku Hiva twice, 2018 on the Crystal Symphony and 2020 on Crystal Serenity.  As others have suggested there's only one real tour, and my photos of that would be  just like everyone else's.  What is different for me is that my 2018 call was overnight (I just walked around town a bit the second day and again in 2020).  It was quite clear that there does not appear to be a lot of night life in Nuku Hiva.

 

 

Roy

[kazu]

1 hour ago, rafinmd said:

The talk of dentists brings me to my own bit of drama.  Late last week a tooth started hurting a bit.  Normally this would be a routine matter to take care of but the valve repair makes it more complicated.  I was warned to avoid dental procedures for 3 months after the surgery and then take an antibiotic before visiting the dentist.  I got the feeling that it was not wise to wait.  The ideal would be to get an antibiotic from my cardiologist but response from her office has been very poor.  I did call my primary doctor Friday and got an antibiotic from him, and saw the Dentist Monday.  By that time the antibiotic had minimized the pain and he did not find a cavity and thought the offending tooth likely needs either a root canal or extraction.  I see the endodontist Monday (conflicting with my rehab time) for an opinion on whether it should be root canal or extraction and if it needs to happen now or can safely be deferred for another month.

I have another followup with my primary Thursday for any additional antibiotics I may need and hopefully a referral to a new cardiologist.

 

Roy

 

Oh dear, Roy.

 

What a conundrum.  I used to have to take special antibiotics for my hear murmur and now it’s been discounted.  I would put the tooth first over rehab and talk to your FP and dentist as you are doing.

You can’t play around with this stuff and I’m sure there’s a way to deal with this safely or, at least, I hope so.

[rafinmd]

23 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Oh dear, Roy.

 

What a conundrum.  I used to have to take special antibiotics for my hear murmur and now it’s been discounted.  I would put the tooth first over rehab and talk to your FP and dentist as you are doing.

You can’t play around with this stuff and I’m sure there’s a way to deal with this safely or, at least, I hope so.

Definitely, the rehab is the bottom of my list.  There are likely 3 possibiities:

1. Switch to an earlier rehab session

2. Leave in the middle of my session

3. Skip the session and they will add another one on at the end.  That would likely mean just missing the session since I doubt if I'll hang around to the end anyway.

 

I should know which it it will be tomorrow.

 

Roy

[kazu]

14 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

Definitely, the rehab is the bottom of my list.  There are likely 3 possibiities:

1. Switch to an earlier rehab session

2. Leave in the middle of my session

3. Skip the session and they will add another one on at the end.  That would likely mean just missing the session since I doubt if I'll hang around to the end anyway.

 

I should know which it it will be tomorrow.

 

Roy

 

Good luck.  Your rehab should be flexible and if they can’t / won’t be I know where my priorities would be. 😉   

[dfish]

1 hour ago, atexsix said:

 

You are way more motivated than me.  All somebody has to do is say the word "paint" and I subtly back out of the room.  

 

Well, I waited for someone else to paint them, but no one stopped by and made the offer.  I really didn't  have any choice but to do them.   Now, I get to paint the kitchen, living room and TV room.   Where to start?   

[dfish]

25 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

Definitely, the rehab is the bottom of my list.  There are likely 3 possibiities:

1. Switch to an earlier rehab session

2. Leave in the middle of my session

3. Skip the session and they will add another one on at the end.  That would likely mean just missing the session since I doubt if I'll hang around to the end anyway.

 

I should know which it it will be tomorrow.

 

Roy

 

They should work with you.    

 

Right after I broke my hip and had that surgery, I broke a tooth.  You can't let those things go too long because they can end up infected and that is dangerous.  They also had recommended no dental work for 3-4 months after my hip surgery, but I had that taken care of right away.   I asked the dentist about the antibiotics and he said they don't do that anymore.  I guess it depends on the surgeon.  Some do, some don't.   With my knees, I received a letter from the Cleveland Clinic saying they recommended antibiotics for life, but at least two years.  

[kazu]

4 minutes ago, dfish said:

 

Well, I waited for someone else to paint them, but no one stopped by and made the offer.  I really didn't  have any choice but to do them.   Now, I get to paint the kitchen, living room and TV room.   Where to start?   

 

Wow!  Are you serious?  You are doing all that yourself?  OMG. 😱 

I think that’s why God created painters.  I’ll work like a demon in the garden, lug planters, lug compost but I can’t paint worth a ****** (my asterisks).  don’t wear yourself out please.

I’ve decided that there are certain things I can do and those I can hire others to do 😉. I guess I am lazy 😉 

[dfish]

Just now, kazu said:

 

Wow!  Are you serious?  You are doing all that yourself?  OMG. 😱 

I think that’s why God created painters.  I’ll work like a demon in the garden, lug planters, lug compost but I can’t paint worth a ****** (my asterisks).  don’t wear yourself out please.

I’ve decided that there are certain things I can do and those I can hire others to do 😉. I guess I am lazy 😉 

 

That's not lazy, just understanding limitations.   

 

I enjoy painting, probably the way you enjoy gardening.  Each room will take me several days.  One day for the ceiling, one day for the trim, and one day for the walls.  And, I don't have a timeline for the paint jobs.   

 

Last winter I did my bedroom, which is what prompted doing the closet doors.  I had some drywall repair work done and that necessitated painting.  I had a real sense of accomplishment when I finished.

[kazu]

1 minute ago, dfish said:

 

That's not lazy, just understanding limitations.   

 

I enjoy painting, probably the way you enjoy gardening.  Each room will take me several days.  One day for the ceiling, one day for the trim, and one day for the walls.  And, I don't have a timeline for the paint jobs.   

 

Last winter I did my bedroom, which is what prompted doing the closet doors.  I had some drywall repair work done and that necessitated painting.  I had a real sense of accomplishment when I finished.

I am in awe of you.  I tried once and it was a bust.

 

I’ll stick to gardening 😉 

[erewhon]

Thanks to  Rich @richwmn for the daily and to Roy, @rafinmd for the Care and Celebration lists.

Roy @rafinmdhope you are able to have your tooth problem quickly dealt with.

Thanks for all the photos of the port of the day..

It's a cloudy day, temperature 8 C.

Finally have been able to make an appointment for my Pfizer injections, but not until next month. 

Take care everyone.

 

[Seasick Sailor]

8 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Happy birthday to Allen and hopefully many more for you both.

So sorry to hear of his health issues but pleased his strength and faith got you both through difficult times.

Our prayers for health and happiness to you both.

Graham.

 

 

 

Thank you Graham. How kind of you. God bless you!

[Seasick Sailor]

3 hours ago, rafinmd said:

The talk of dentists brings me to my own bit of drama.  Late last week a tooth started hurting a bit.  Normally this would be a routine matter to take care of but the valve repair makes it more complicated.  I was warned to avoid dental procedures for 3 months after the surgery and then take an antibiotic before visiting the dentist.  I got the feeling that it was not wise to wait.  The ideal would be to get an antibiotic from my cardiologist but response from her office has been very poor.  I did call my primary doctor Friday and got an antibiotic from him, and saw the Dentist Monday.  By that time the antibiotic had minimized the pain and he did not find a cavity and thought the offending tooth likely needs either a root canal or extraction.  I see the endodontist Monday (conflicting with my rehab time) for an opinion on whether it should be root canal or extraction and if it needs to happen now or can safely be deferred for another month.

I have another followup with my primary Thursday for any additional antibiotics I may need and hopefully a referral to a new cardiologist.

 

Roy

 

Roy, since Allen's valve replacement he has to take antibiotics even when having his teeth cleaned. Get used to it.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

1 hour ago, dfish said:

 

That's not lazy, just understanding limitations.   

 

I enjoy painting, probably the way you enjoy gardening.  Each room will take me several days.  One day for the ceiling, one day for the trim, and one day for the walls.  And, I don't have a timeline for the paint jobs.   

 

Last winter I did my bedroom, which is what prompted doing the closet doors.  I had some drywall repair work done and that necessitated painting.  I had a real sense of accomplishment when I finished.

 

Debbie, I'm with you.  I'd rather paint than work in the garden.  I've painted most of the houses we've lived in, but I probably won't paint this one.  That's mainly because of the ceiling which goes from nine feet to 17 feet, and I'm not a fan of heights especially on ladders.

 

Lenda 

[dobiemom]

1 hour ago, kazu said:

I’ve decided that there are certain things I can do and those I can hire others to do 😉. I guess I am lazy 😉 

I say you’re a smart woman. 😉

[rafinmd]

6 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

 

Roy, since Allen's valve replacement he has to take antibiotics even when having his teeth cleaned. Get used to it.

I'm resigned to that (it should be a small thing) but hadn't planned on having to scramble to get the drug to make it happen.

 

Roy

[kazu]

8 hours ago, erewhon said:

Finally have been able to make an appointment for my Pfizer injections, but not until next month. 

 

Glad to hear that you have been able to make your appointments for your vaccinations.  Thank heavens it is soon.  

[Lcubed]

1 hour ago, rafinmd said:

I'm resigned to that (it should be a small thing) but hadn't planned on having to scramble to get the drug to make it happen.

 

Roy

Roy, I have always gotten my antibiotic prescription from my dentist.

[rafinmd]

18 minutes ago, Lcubed said:

Roy, I have always gotten my antibiotic prescription from my dentist.

Our practice here is that the Dentists tend to let the Doctors set the pattern with the first prescription.

 

Roy

[atexsix]

13 hours ago, dfish said:

 

Well, I waited for someone else to paint them, but no one stopped by and made the offer.  I really didn't  have any choice but to do them.   Now, I get to paint the kitchen, living room and TV room.   Where to start?   

Where to start? Anywhere but the kitchen unless you're prepared to get takeout for a few days 🙂