Finally teeth are working....

katenorwood
katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Hello everyone,
Might sound goofy to some who aren't in this position....but last nite at a wedding reception, I wore my dentures. I was hungry but teeth never worked to eat with. What to do...take 'em out no way. So I tried and it worked....I was so happy ! Maybe I'm finally getting past the lyphedema ! Also danced...which is no easy feat to do with crappy lung funtion that will never improve. No I didn't do the funky chicken...just nice slow dances....it was so beautiful I cried through first couple ones. Life really can be good to us hunh ? Katie

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #2
    Sounds like a lovely time, Katie!
    LOL...Noooo, I supose at a wedding reception, you can't just take your dentures out and slip them into your pocket...ha!

    When I first got Dx'd, and learned more about the side effects of rads, my biggest fear was that I have to take my dentures out for an unknown period of time...that for me would be an end of seeing anybody but close family...no kidding...no grocery store, or drugstore...no going anywhere but to the Dr.'s and rads with a sheet over my head. It never came to pass...what a relief!!

    I'm glad you took a few whirls around the dance floor...it's gotta be great for the soul...I dance you guys around my kitchen, regularily... :)

    p
  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #3
    phrannie51 said:

    Sounds like a lovely time, Katie!
    LOL...Noooo, I supose at a wedding reception, you can't just take your dentures out and slip them into your pocket...ha!

    When I first got Dx'd, and learned more about the side effects of rads, my biggest fear was that I have to take my dentures out for an unknown period of time...that for me would be an end of seeing anybody but close family...no kidding...no grocery store, or drugstore...no going anywhere but to the Dr.'s and rads with a sheet over my head. It never came to pass...what a relief!!

    I'm glad you took a few whirls around the dance floor...it's gotta be great for the soul...I dance you guys around my kitchen, regularily... :)

    p

    LOL....
    Oh Phrannie,
    I go everywhere without my teeth....just wanted to look nice for a change...not 20 yrs older than I am. And yes I have been known for ducking in a restraunt and pulling them when I can't stand the pain...LOL ! I will take your advice and try dancing in my kitchen, and anywhere I can. Thank you for your wonderful reply ! Katie
  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103 Member
    #4
    phrannie51 said:

    Sounds like a lovely time, Katie!
    LOL...Noooo, I supose at a wedding reception, you can't just take your dentures out and slip them into your pocket...ha!

    When I first got Dx'd, and learned more about the side effects of rads, my biggest fear was that I have to take my dentures out for an unknown period of time...that for me would be an end of seeing anybody but close family...no kidding...no grocery store, or drugstore...no going anywhere but to the Dr.'s and rads with a sheet over my head. It never came to pass...what a relief!!

    I'm glad you took a few whirls around the dance floor...it's gotta be great for the soul...I dance you guys around my kitchen, regularily... :)

    p

    You lead!
    I see the peridontist in a few weeks. Having some issues with decay in the bone. Only know what the future holds for my teeth. I have had so much work done over the years, really do not like sitting in that chair.

    I am going to a wedding in 3 weeks, hope that I will have as much fun.

    Teeth were the first thing that my mom used to take out when she got to my house, you don't mind do you? No mom!
  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #5
    KTeacher said:

    You lead!
    I see the peridontist in a few weeks. Having some issues with decay in the bone. Only know what the future holds for my teeth. I have had so much work done over the years, really do not like sitting in that chair.

    I am going to a wedding in 3 weeks, hope that I will have as much fun.

    Teeth were the first thing that my mom used to take out when she got to my house, you don't mind do you? No mom!

    rmember to dance...
    KT,
    LOL...I ask my kids the same thing your mom did ! I hope you get to dance too..and have a wonderful time. I love weddings, but always cry. Just a softy at heart. Katie
  • Tim6003
    Tim6003 Member Posts: 1,514 Member
    #6
    katenorwood said:

    rmember to dance...
    KT,
    LOL...I ask my kids the same thing your mom did ! I hope you get to dance too..and have a wonderful time. I love weddings, but always cry. Just a softy at heart. Katie

    Katie...
    You sound as if you embrace what life throws your way :):) ...encouraging for sure.

    Glad you enjoyed the dance, though when you said "funky chicken" I had a flashback to my prom night and got scared!! LOLLOLLOL.

    Best,

    Tim
  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #7
    Tim6003 said:

    Katie...
    You sound as if you embrace what life throws your way :):) ...encouraging for sure.

    Glad you enjoyed the dance, though when you said "funky chicken" I had a flashback to my prom night and got scared!! LOLLOLLOL.

    Best,

    Tim

    darn it...
    Tim,
    Thank you for the laugh this morning...needed it to start my day ! LOL...always post things that date me (year wise) Have a great Fathers day....and as Phrannie told me, you too dance in your kitchen ! Katie (funky chicken...omg !)

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