Yesterday I underwent oral surgery for a bone graft to close a gap between two teeth caused by bone loss. They doped me up an hour ahead with Valium and something else for pain! I am not a huge fan of having things like this done to my body or with taking mind altering drugs. ( something I gave up eons ago) but let me tell you in this case they really worked. I must have been a tad nervous the night before, as I did not sleep a wink! But the Valium did its trick and even though I was able to draw accompanying drawing quickly in the waiting room, prior to going in, I was super calm and mello. The doc and staff were very calm, and encouraging, and considerate, gentle, all one could ask for in such a situation. I got though the gazillion numbing injections with ease, I did not feel a thing. I did not feel any of the operation either. Nor did I care what they were doing. He said it took two hours. It seemed like maybe 30 minutes to me.
Since then, I have had no discomfort at all. Have taken no pain meds all day today. Been sleeping on and off in my recliner waking to play games on my iPad , but I guess my body is still slowly letting go of the Valium, I feel fine. Not doing much, and hope that chances by tomorrow, but, hey, that was easy!! The picture is of my dear husband who took me there and waited to bring me back home. He's a sweety!
PS I posted this to my blog via a new app for the iPad called Blogger! It worked!
POSTING FOR SUNDAY SKETCHERS:
If you missed my trip to San Francisco and drawings done there go back one post; if you missed the Israeli Kibbutz Quilt Show go back two posts and see awesome photos of art quilts.
Even on Valium you are a sketching machine.. LOL. Glad you got thru the surgery fine. A good memory sketch of it for you.:)
ReplyDeleteYou amaze me, ALWAYS!!! So glad to hear all went well!! Good for you! Don't hesitate to take something if by chance tomorrow you feel a bit of pain! What a positive post! What a good man you have!! Love your painting!
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Giggles, I never had a moment of pain, never! None!! Amazing for sure!
DeleteOnly a truly obsessive artist would think of sketching at a time like that. I would have been beside myself with fear! It is a brilliant sketch too. I am glad you got through the surgery with ease, and that you heal up quickly
ReplyDeleteI would have been far to nervous to sketch in the dentists waiting room (I am so scared of dentists!) fantastic to hear it went ok x
ReplyDeleteIt is good to hear that you are feeling alright after such a surgery. Do take care. Love the sketch of Fred.
ReplyDeleteGreat sketch... hope you carry on feeling fine... your proceedure sounds terrible...I'm a big wimp especially when it comes to my teeth...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, fun, full of life sketch and watercolor. It's great. And wishing you continued recovery and good health. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your surgery went well, since they're always scary, no matter how "minor" that may be considered. I just love to see where you've been through your artwork. I always carry art supplies with me when I travel, but not very good about it on other occasions. I need to start doing that. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to hear how you got through your surgery. Wishing you well, Lynn and what a wonderful drawing.
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This one's just great Lynn! And it sounds like you have survived dental surgery!
ReplyDeleteLove the playfullness of this sketch. Hope you are feeling great now.
ReplyDeleteOh wow I can't believe you could still draw with the valium, i would imagine i will be on the floor with it :) Great drawing.
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Wow ... glad the oral surgery worked out well. Fun drawing to mark that occasion.
ReplyDeleteAnd I really found your husband's surprise quilt trip heartwarming and your kibbutz experience with photos from the s.f. exhibition incredibly interesting!
I bet your sunflower stamped quilt was amazing. Quilts are so fascinating to me!
Can't believe you were sketching in the waiting room for oral surgery, so awesome!! Glad it went well. :)
ReplyDeletei agree with the awe of those who commend you for being able to draw whilst awaiting surgery. yikes. hope the healing goes well. suki
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that the surgery went well and you were able to get through it with the help of some good care and properly issued meds !
ReplyDeleteWishing you continued good healing !
Fabulous work..your sketches are always so chalk full of intricate detail and wonderfully expressive..always in motion! Fantastic! Hope you feel better!
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What a great sketch, love all the writing! Glad you're feeling fine!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad all went well for you, sounds like serious surgery! It's great how you keep up your lovely sketches of what's going on around you! Super, have a great week! xx
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so painful but I'm glad the drugs worked and have kept you pain-free this far! Super impressed that you even found time for a quick illustration as you waited - that would've been the last thing on my mind, I have to admit!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you made it through and are doing fine! I love that you took your sketchbook and did such a great sketch! You are truly an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteglad it all went well.. both the dental work and posting via the new app... always great when you master something on a piece of tech... and the drawing is great... have a wonderful week and hope no pain shows up at all...xx
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the surgery went well, I love your drawing. Hope you'll heal quick and enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, I have been slowly catching up with blogs.. Sorry you had to undergo this, I would have had trouble sleeping too!! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteI had not one millisecond of pain or discomfort, nor a drop of blood from this post surgery! Hard to believe, but true. Two days later I was flying with my extremely high flying energy and you should see my house, it shines!
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