Sophie66

Could not agree more. Following this post, I read your journey too - truly remarkable and one iron lady you are :) All the best for your operation and just reading it gives me so much strength, Im only 40 and constantly worrying. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery from the op and wishing you many more years with your grandchildren and many more lovely holidays. 

 Sophie66 

Ray you are spot on. Lyn is a marvel and an example to all of us. Thanks for posting this 

She is home now , resting and recuperating. 

Hi OldBiker                                                                                                                                            

Thanks so much for your kind words I really appreciate them. The encouragement I get from this forum has helped me so much.

Wow fancy you living near St. Michael’s Mount. Love the picture. I just love that place, so much history and such beautiful countryside. I am so glad my husband Terry and I did the trip when we did.  We don’t have anything like it in Australia.

I had my checkup at the Dental Hospital today after my reconstructive surgery last week and that went really well. I have found out that I am a bit of a guinea pig as the type of bilateral maxillary reconstruction using a prosthesis that teeth attach to is a first in Australia. I wondered why the surgeon was a bit evasive when I was asking him questions about the procedure. He kept saying things like ‘we’ll have to wait and see’, and ‘ I can’t tell you exactly how things will proceed’.

Now I know it is because he had never done the surgery before. He was all smiles today saying he was very happy with how things had gone. He wasn’t the only one present during the surgery as  2 other surgeons did different parts of the op also. What a wonderful team. I couldn’t ask for better.

I just have to spend time getting used to all these teeth in my mouth after a year of being tooth free except for those on one side of my bottom jaw. Still getting the hang of talking with the prosthesis in as some sounds just aren’t quite right but practice makes perfect and it is certainly improving.

It’s going to take a while as I am currently still on a nasogastric tube and then will have to sort out the eating issue but have an excellent dietician working with me.

I see that your journey has been a long one too and would like to wish you all the best.

Sending you my warmest wishes

Lyn

Hi Heinze

Thanks so much for your encouragement. Doesn't matter how long any of us have been on this journey a few positive words make such a difference. I have been on this path for a while now so have had longer than you to adjust to my altered circumstances. It takes time but you get there. Try not to worry leave that to your medical team. Get out there and enjoy every day.

Lyn

I'd like to share this with everybody.

Lyn  Sophie66 now has a special contribution badge

Hazel RadioactiveRaz  has one too 

Welcome Lyn you are an Angel. One day we might meet up Adelaide sounds good to us xx in here a here’s a photo of todays trip John on a service bus this is us in Cartagena .

Hi Lyn fab news you’re doing  well  ng tube is a small price to pay  it’s not firever you’re an inspiration  

Hazel x

Hi Dani

What an honour to receive the Contribution Badge. Thank you so much

Lyn

Thoroughly deserved Lyn your contributions to this group have helped and reassured  so many people with your thoughtful replies so thank you and the others who help out in this group. Bless you ,take care.

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Two lovely ladies whos help has so many, It shows your efforts do not go unrecognised. Thank you.

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