Whatcha doing tonight?

[asdf2231]

I am waiting for the dinner guests to arrive and tweaking food prep details.  i don't think our house has been this clean since before I went south for Gustav in August. 

Angus sirloin burgers, WI Brats in beer and some Nathans franks for the little beelers.  Various salads and some mac and cheese. Couple kinds o' veggies.  We are trying to keep it as relaxed and casual for these folks as possible.

What's up wit youse tonight?

[Chris]

Not doing much right now.  Picked up some new glasses today and went out for lunch.  Spent the rest of the day being as un-productive as possible.

[NHSparky]

Working, working, and working.  And hoping the Pats win, if only because I've got both Cassel and Moss starting in my FF league tonight.

[asdf2231]

Grabbing a smoke after dinner.  Kids are merrily tearing the place apart. Life is good.

[debk]

Intermittently working....doing what I didn't get done today....cause I was helping a friend. Which is sometimes the more important thing to do.

[Lord Undies]

I'm participating in a discussion group.  I say it's bedtime for all little girls who must get up early and be driven 50 miles to school in the morning.  Some disagree.

[Chris]

I'm participating in a discussion group.  I say it's bedtime for all little girls who must get up early and be driven 50 miles to school in the morning.  Some disagree.

Fifty miles.  Wow. 

[BEG]

I'm participating in a discussion group.  I say it's bedtime for all little girls who must get up early and be driven 50 miles to school in the morning.  Some disagree.

How did your dentist appointment go today?

[BEG]

I'm sitting here debating on if I am going to dilate my eye.  It is really strange, as it starts to wear off I can "feel" the difference and it seems like half my vision in my right eye is clear while the other half is still blurry.  Like split down the middle of my eye (when I have my left eye closed).  I want to have my regular vision back so bad and I know that if I wake up tomorrow and I don't dilate it tonight that my vision will be even better.  I know I HAVE to dilate it, doctors orders but damn I don't want to. 

[Chris]

I'm sitting here debating on if I am going to dilate my eye.  It is really strange, as it starts to wear off I can "feel" the difference and it seems like half my vision in my right eye is clear while the other half is still blurry.  Like split down the middle of my eye (when I have my left eye closed).  I want to have my regular vision back so bad and I know that if I wake up tomorrow and I don't dilate it tonight that my vision will be even better.  I know I HAVE to dilate it, doctors orders but damn I don't want to.

What does the dilating do?

[Lord Undies]

How did your dentist appointment go today?

It went well.  I like my new dentist.  He is an old guy (older than me!).  He has a great sense of humor, as does his assistant.  We laughed the whole time.

The doctor said he thinks he can save my two lower bicuspids, which is great news.  Lower dentures are the pits and they are twice as easy to live with if they have an anchor tooth or two to which they can be attached.  He said I will be miles ahead if I can keep my bicuspids a year or two.  I agree, according to my research.

All the preliminaries where done.  Impressions were made.  Cost was discussed ($2300 after insurance).  

I haven't shopped around, so I don't know if I am getting the best "deal".  All I know is I was extremely comfortable with these folks.  That's got to be worth something.

[BEG]

What does the dilating do?

It keeps my iris from sticking to the lens.  The whole thing can actually stick to the lens (because of the inflammation) if you don't dilate it, then you are screwed.

[BEG]

It went well.  I like my new dentist.  He is an old guy (older than me!).  He has a great sense of humor, as does his assistant.  We laughed the whole time.

The doctor said he thinks he can save my two lower bicuspids, which is great news.  Lower dentures are the pits and they are twice as easy to live with if they have an anchor tooth or two to which they can be attached.  He said I will be miles ahead if I can keep my bicuspids a year or two.  I agree, according to my research.

All the preliminaries where done.  Impressions were made.  Cost was discussed ($2300 after insurance).  

I haven't shopped around, so I don't know if I am getting the best "deal".  All I know is I was extremely comfortable with these folks.  That's got to be worth something.

I'd say go with who you are comfortable with, that way you are sure to go back if you have any trouble.  If you can't stand the dentist you might not go back if you have a complaint and that can turn into a bigger mess down the road.

[Chris]

It keeps my iris from sticking to the lens.  The whole thing can actually stick to the lens (because of the inflammation) if you don't dilate it, then you are screwed.

ewww ick, ick.   

I had eyedrops, but they were antibacterial to keep any infections from happening.  I understand your frustration about not being able to see.  I'm still having problems adjusting to my own situation.  I'm making an effort to keep my person-to-person collisions down; corners and elevators can be an issue, though.  I almost walked right into some guy carrying his Big Gulp and bucket of KFC.  It was embarassing.

[Lord Undies]

I'd say go with who you are comfortable with, that way you are sure to go back if you have any trouble.  If you can't stand the dentist you might not go back if you have a complaint and that can turn into a bigger mess down the road.

I think you are right!

But my mouth isn't nearly as serious as your eyes.  What's going on?  What is the plan?

[Chris]

I haven't shopped around, so I don't know if I am getting the best "deal".  All I know is I was extremely comfortable with these folks.  That's got to be worth something.

Have you considered implants?  Just askin'.

[BEG]

ewww ick, ick.   

I had eyedrops, but they were antibacterial to keep any infections from happening.  I understand your frustration about not being able to see.  I'm still having problems adjusting to my own situation.  I'm making an effort to keep my person-to-person collisions down; corners and elevators can be an issue, though.  I almost walked right into some guy carrying his Big Gulp and bucket of KFC.  It was embarassing.

The dilation drops bother me because they make my eye blurry but the more important reason I hate them is my eye looks fake because all you can see is one HUGE pupil and I am, as you know, very vain.  It is very obvious when you look at me because my other eye is normal.  The pred forte (steroid drops) in my eye every HOUR are the most annoying though.  Lately I have been slacking off on the every hour thing.  I hope I'm not going to be sorry....

[BEG]

Have you considered implants?  Just askin'.

Jebus, that would cost more than a brand new car.   

[Chris]

The dilation drops bother me because they make my eye blurry but the more important reason I hate them is my eye looks fake because all you can see is one HUGE pupil and I am, as you know, very vain.  It is very obvious when you look at me because my other eye is normal.  The pred forte (steroid drops) in my eye every HOUR are the most annoying though.  Lately I have been slacking off on the every hour thing.  I hope I'm not going to be sorry....

Every hour?  How long do you have to do this?

[Chris]

Jebus, that would cost more than a brand new car.   

I have no idea how much they cost.  A guy I work with lost a couple teeth after falling at work and had them replaced with implants.

[BEG]

I think you are right!

But my mouth isn't nearly as serious as your eyes.  What's going on?  What is the plan?

Well your mouth does affect your health so it is important.

Well I am sick of putting drops in my eyes every hour and dilating my eye twice a day.  I am down to 10mg of prednisone and feeling MUCH better.  Peeing all the time because my body is probably getting rid of water retention from the prednisone.  Gained about 5 lbs, probably all water.  I must of peed it all out today, I think I will go weigh myself and see.

My rheumatologist called the other day with my results from my blood work.  Everything looked fine, my SED rate was even 13 (that is really good for those of you who don't know what a SED rate is, it measures inflammation in your body).  My next appointment with my Opthamologist is tuesday.  Hoping he wont see any cells floating around inside my eye and I can begin my two month (possibly longer) taper of the pred forte drops. 

[Lord Undies]

Have you considered implants?  Just askin'.

Yes, I have.  My life expectancy does not warrant the expense.

[BEG]

I have no idea how much they cost.  A guy I work with lost a couple teeth after falling at work and had them replaced with implants.

Googled the cost:

Basic dental implant pricing and fees range from $1,250 to $3,000 per tooth. However, if a patient requires additional things such as bone regeneration and sinus elevation, dental implants can increase from $15,000 to $30,000.

[BEG]

Every hour?  How long do you have to do this?

Until it goes away.  I have been doing the every hour thing for weeks.

[Chris]

Until it goes away.  I have been doing the every hour thing for weeks.

I had to lie face down for a day and a half.  I wasn't allowed out of bed.  It was rotten.