Journal entry by Allison Workman www.caringbridge.org/visit/allisonworkman —
Hi Friends!
There are a couple things that are changing…
- I’m scheduled for the first phase of oral surgery on Monday at 12:00 (arrive at 10). So, while not visible, my mouth will be changing!
- I am getting glasses.
I went to the oral surgeon for a consult on the 5th. He gave me all of the details going into this. The first surgery will be to remove the canine teeth that are impacted in my palate and place bone graft. It will then be at least 4 months to let the bone grow and, once I have grown enough bone, I will go back into surgery to have implant posts placed. They are hoping my bone will grow large enough and strong enough to place 2 regular implant posts in the front and 2 posts that anchor in my cheekbone in the back. However, if the bone doesn’t grow enough, he will place all 4 implants that anchor in the cheekbone. I am SO excited for the end result! Keeping my eyes on the prize so as not to think too much on the in between! LOL! I have everything prepared and I’m gung-ho ready to go! :)
Prayer requests for this surgery…
*Surgery to go smoothly.
*No reaction/rejection to the bone graft.
*Successful bone growth.
On the 6th, I finally went to the optometrist to get my eyes checked. Around 6 months ago, I noticed I wasn’t able to see or read things afar off anymore. I kept putting off getting my eyes checked (that’s worse than the dentist in my book!) but finally made an appointment. Sure enough, I need glasses. So I will soon be joining the geek squad (no offense to all the people out there requiring eyewear)…my glasses should be in shortly after my oral surgery.
I greatly appreciate all of your prayers!
Allison
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