Life

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Finally free from some pain.. thought i'd relate my first "under the lights" experience. It was time to head to SGH, Dental clinic for my wisdom teeth surgery..i was only able to overcome the fear initially , by looking forward to the 5 days MC.. My dearest ANGEL, Kelly came over to my place, YD drove me to clarke quay as i wanted to eat at Fisherman's wharf and i was still calm. I went to the clinic.. registered myself, went to the toilet and thats when reality began to sink in. I started singing this song.. "light of the world.." and Kelly prayed for me outside. She went to the changing room with me and seriously,, i didnt know what to feel. Its the first time being dressed in the operation robe..i sat down with the surgeon and she was explaining all the risks to me. i was asking sooo many questions but her calm aura was very helpful. It took some time for them to anesthesize me. I couldnt take the glaring lights, so tey covered me up, wiped my face, and soon after, i couldnt move.i brought my MP3 player in, with advise from Sheez and i started to listen to music. I really prayed super hard.. and finally i allowed her to inject me..i was surprised that i didnt even scream..So proud of myself. what helped me furthur were the encouraging words from the surgeoon that i was doing a great job. I was fearful of the numbing as i couldnt feel my mouth and the surgeons massaged my mouth for me.. i decided to stop being anxious and get it over and done with.. after all the yanking, pushing, pulling and drilling, it was finally over. i started to breathe again and went out with a smile. Got my medication and Jess came in her Volswagon Bug to pick me and Kel up. Woudnt know what i;d do without her too cos i was holding my mouth with a cloth.. thanks sheez, love ya! The pain only started when the anesthetic wore off. OMG, it was hell. It was sooo painful, i couldnt stop wailing. moreover, there was a lack of consumable food so i was soo hungry.The night was a torture. I can only say that God was taking care of me through Kelly. She was God sent. Fancy a colleague taking leave just to look after you? i was so touched and i still am. Owe her a lot really. She was watching every movement, wail and request of mine..she barely slept last night too, she gives me my medication and food. I had such a nice nanny:) Thank you my dear for sticking it through with me. Totally believe that i'm so blessed. This morning the pain has subsided but my face is bloated like a papaya. my sis laughed at me and said that i should have pulled out the teeth from the other side so my face balances up. At that very point, i sure laughed with her. Although i seem to be running a temperature and a flu, the painkillers are helping and i'm able to eat better. Thanks dear friends, for all your sms'es, calls, planning visits at my place.. really appreciate it. I couldnt have gone thru this without you.

Thank you Lord for a successful surgery.