One down

 I had my final appointment with the oral surgery team this afternoon... all 3 of those that have had the most input into my care were in the room so I had the opportunity to thank each of them for their kindness and skill.  That was important to me as I've never laid blame for the failed operations on them. I've just been very unlucky. 

I had a small stitch removed  that had worked its way to the surface since the rest were removed 2 weeks ago.

They checked how I am now after the problems each anaesthetic caused and I was happy to report that I'm doing okay. I'm looking forward to getting back to the caravan and walking both outside and on my walking pad. Walking when I'm there is very different to here where there is so much traffic that I'm breathing in noxious fumes everywhere I go.

I've checked with them about the adjacent tooth which has a failed root canal . I was advised about this in November 2024 at the same time as I was advised about the one that has caused all this trouble, but nothing could be done about it until this was finally sorted.

Their advice is to go to a root canal expert, and luckily there is one at the private practice where I had my implant done. I need to wait another 3 months though. It will be more expensive than having it done by my NHS dentist by about 33% but will be worth it to be in the hands of a specialist.

So that's it, one hospital specialism down/ done and dusted. Just dermatology left for me with a potential biopsy, and ENT and orthopaedics for J. He has his first appointment with the latter tomorrow morning, and is back to the former in about 7 weeks.

I was in and out so quickly today that I didn't even have to pay for parking!

Our car is due back with us on Friday morning, and the plan is to have a couple of weeks at the caravan, with possibly a visit to Manchester too.

I'm looking forward to a little bit of normality, though I always miss our little one dreadfully when we're not here.