[OhKay]

I'm so happy for Derrick!!!!!

The "buccal abrasions" could be from one or more of Will's teeth scraping the inside of his cheeks or him chewing a bit on them himself as a quirk.

[Dmom3005]

Thanks Kay

I'm guessing he is biting on the gums. I do know he was just
telling them his gums hurt.

We have had the problem with his gums hurting before. This
was just a new way to put it.

Donna

[OhKay]

It's not that unusual Donna. Hopefully he will grow out of it.

[bizi]

I have chewed on the insides of my cheeks, some one called that bruxing or something like that.
bizi

[ger715]

Originally Posted by Dmom3005

I didn't say much about myself because I have no real news yet.

I'm trying to figure out how to have the other mastectomy that I want.
Timing is becoming a problem. But it will work out sometime. Just need to wait and see. I'm doing pretty good. I have relief from Devin, because he took fmla and is taking Will to speech and OT. And I'm even happier that they finally got word that Medicaid has approved his device for speaking.
I'm so glad all the way around on this. Because we will be able to understand what he says a lot better.

My health well I've been procrastinating on Doctor appts. And have a primary
one again for next week. I need to figure out how to deal with the asthma too. But I'm more not wanting to get to another doctor so I'm hoping my primary will go ahead and order my advair. And rescue inhaler.

Donna

Donna,
Wondering if you are still having to have tests until you have the other mastectomy? If I recall, you had needed testing done every so often before the surgery on the other breast.

I am still having to do the mamo/ultrasounds on my left breast. The last time was August, so I need to go back in 6 months to repeat the tests. Not sure how long this will need to continue.

You are really so devoted to your grandchildren. They bring you a lot of joy as you must be a joy to them as well.


Gerry

[Dmom3005]

Unless it drags out till April. I wont have to have a mammogram.
Other testing wont happen unless its directly related to surgery,
which might be a x-ray. I'm hoping to schedule in January,
after I get derrick settled at his training program.

Donna

[OhKay]

It sounds like you have the timing worked out well again...

You are always thinking about the needs of others. You are such a caring and loving person. Your family is lucky to have you... you are a rock

[mymorgy]

oh boy do i agree with kay

[Dmom3005]

Thanks Ladies.

I went to the nurse practioner yesterday, she is new. But she is good.
I had to do a med check. She will prescribe the advair I need.

And we did lots of blood work like usual. Nothing really new except
it seems last year probably when I hurt my foot, I was upgraded to
osteoporosis from osteopenia.

So now its really important to remember my fosomax and and Iron and
calcium/ vd.

I have to get the last one again. Mine seems to have disappeared.

Donna

[bizi]

Have you had a vit D level checked?
that will tell you how you are doing.
My doctor has my level at 50-60.
so I take D3-5,000 units a day (a small gel cap)
I take 500mg of coral calcium
1000mg of magnesium for regularity
my last bone density test was perfect.
The tech said "people would die for your numbers"
I feel like I have said this before, forgive me if I have.
bizi