CoTT 2 House of Cards

[clochette]

Just now, Sweetlion said:

I was going to claim him, since you technically didn't, but you deserve to keep him to make you feel better. 

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You can share him from time to time though, they need walking 😆😁

 

And I'm volunteering for the playtime,  you know how excited and rough they can be that way they'll be all ready for cuddle time with you @Valkyrie 

[Albert1434]

Aloha Clo

[Albert1434]

Aloha Gary

[Headstall]

13 minutes ago, Sweetlion said:

Hi all

Hi, Leo.  

[Valkyrie]

13 minutes ago, clochette said:

And I'm volunteering for the playtime,  you know how excited and rough they can be that way they'll be all ready for cuddle time with you @Valkyrie 

How generous of you    

[Albert1434]

Aloha Val

[Valkyrie]

I know everyone's been wondering, so here's what's been going on.  For a little over a week and a half I've had painful swelling on the left side of my face, which spread to underneath my tongue and jaw, making it very painful to eat or sleep.  I went to urgent care, where they diagnosed an inflamed salivary gland and prescribed antibiotics and instructed me to see an ENT if it didn't get better or got worse.  Well, it got worse so I tried getting an appointment, but had no luck.  So I called my doc and they prescribed steroids to knock out the inflammation.  I had a dentist appointment next week, but I called yesterday to move it up because I had so much pain in my mouth, and they were able to see me last night.  Turns out I have a raging infection in my lower front gums, which is causing all the facial swelling and pain.  I have advanced periodontal disease in just that area, thankfully the rest of my gums are fine.  So I'm on more antibiotics and will go back tomorrow for a reassessment, then on Monday for a procedure to clean the lower teeth and gums to see how far the infection has spread.  They don't think it's spread to my jaw, but won't know for sure until they get in there. 

On Tuesday, I got the results of my sleep study and they were not good.  I have moderate-severe sleep apnea, so need to get a CPAP machine.  I'm just waiting on a call from the vendor.  That news was upsetting enough, but it's been put on the back burner because of my mouth issues.  

During all this I had to deal with unemployment issues (hopefully now sorted), the plumbing issue (sorted), and the news that my dad is in the hospital with heart issues.  I'm estranged from my father, but don't wish him ill will.  

So everything has decided to happen at once and I've had enough, thank you.  At this point, I just want to be pain-free and be able to eat normally again.  Thankfully the steroids have knocked out the worst of the pain, and once I get through Monday, I should be on the path to healing.  Thank you all for being here through everything.  It's nice to be able to come here and take my mind off things.      

[dughlas]

1 hour ago, Headstall said:

Happy Thursday, all! The Leafs won in overtime!  

Was he their reward for playing well?

[Headstall]

3 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

I know everyone's been wondering, so here's what's been going on.  For a little over a week and a half I've had painful swelling on the left side of my face, which spread to underneath my tongue and jaw, making it very painful to eat or sleep.  I went to urgent care, where they diagnosed an inflamed salivary gland and prescribed antibiotics and instructed me to see an ENT if it didn't get better or got worse.  Well, it got worse so I tried getting an appointment, but had no luck.  So I called my doc and they prescribed steroids to knock out the inflammation.  I had a dentist appointment next week, but I called yesterday to move it up because I had so much pain in my mouth, and they were able to see me last night.  Turns out I have a raging infection in my lower front gums, which is causing all the facial swelling and pain.  I have advanced periodontal disease in just that area, thankfully the rest of my gums are fine.  So I'm on more antibiotics and will go back tomorrow for a reassessment, then on Monday for a procedure to clean the lower teeth and gums to see how far the infection has spread.  They don't think it's spread to my jaw, but won't know for sure until they get in there. 

On Tuesday, I got the results of my sleep study and they were not good.  I have moderate-severe sleep apnea, so need to get a CPAP machine.  I'm just waiting on a call from the vendor.  That news was upsetting enough, but it's been put on the back burner because of my mouth issues.  

During all this I had to deal with unemployment issues (hopefully now sorted), the plumbing issue (sorted), and the news that my dad is in the hospital with heart issues.  I'm estranged from my father, but don't wish him ill will.  

So everything has decided to happen at once and I've had enough, thank you.  At this point, I just want to be pain-free and be able to eat normally again.  Thankfully the steroids have knocked out the worst of the pain, and once I get through Monday, I should be on the path to healing.  Thank you all for being here through everything.  It's nice to be able to come here and take my mind off things.      

Thanks for sharing this, Val. It sounds awful. You really are getting hit from all directions, and you have my sympathy. Hope you feel better soon, and that your dad is okay.  

[dughlas]

39 minutes ago, Sweetlion said:

I was going to claim him, since you technically didn't, but you deserve to keep him to make you feel better. 

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You can share him from time to time though, they need walking 😆😁

 

I see to any "walkies" her herd requires on my visits. She tends to neglect that part of ownership. Oh, don't tell her though 'cause it just gives her a "cranky" face and now that she's getting older the wrinkles might not fade.

[Headstall]

3 minutes ago, dughlas said:

Was he their reward for playing well?

My reward. I was the one who went through hell all the way to overtime.  

[dughlas]

45 minutes ago, Sweetlion said:

Hi all

Hi Leo.

Edited January 14, 2021 by dughlas

[Headstall]

Just now, dughlas said:

He Leo.

Yes he is.

[dughlas]

41 minutes ago, clochette said:

And I'm volunteering for the playtime,  you know how excited and rough they can be that way they'll be all ready for cuddle time with you @Valkyrie 

And just who is looking after your herd Missy?

[clochette]

1 minute ago, dughlas said:

And just who is looking after your herd Missy?

I can play with both at the same time

[dughlas]

12 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

I know everyone's been wondering, so here's what's been going on.  For a little over a week and a half I've had painful swelling on the left side of my face, which spread to underneath my tongue and jaw, making it very painful to eat or sleep.  I went to urgent care, where they diagnosed an inflamed salivary gland and prescribed antibiotics and instructed me to see an ENT if it didn't get better or got worse.  Well, it got worse so I tried getting an appointment, but had no luck.  So I called my doc and they prescribed steroids to knock out the inflammation.  I had a dentist appointment next week, but I called yesterday to move it up because I had so much pain in my mouth, and they were able to see me last night.  Turns out I have a raging infection in my lower front gums, which is causing all the facial swelling and pain.  I have advanced periodontal disease in just that area, thankfully the rest of my gums are fine.  So I'm on more antibiotics and will go back tomorrow for a reassessment, then on Monday for a procedure to clean the lower teeth and gums to see how far the infection has spread.  They don't think it's spread to my jaw, but won't know for sure until they get in there. 

On Tuesday, I got the results of my sleep study and they were not good.  I have moderate-severe sleep apnea, so need to get a CPAP machine.  I'm just waiting on a call from the vendor.  That news was upsetting enough, but it's been put on the back burner because of my mouth issues.  

During all this I had to deal with unemployment issues (hopefully now sorted), the plumbing issue (sorted), and the news that my dad is in the hospital with heart issues.  I'm estranged from my father, but don't wish him ill will.  

So everything has decided to happen at once and I've had enough, thank you.  At this point, I just want to be pain-free and be able to eat normally again.  Thankfully the steroids have knocked out the worst of the pain, and once I get through Monday, I should be on the path to healing.  Thank you all for being here through everything.  It's nice to be able to come here and take my mind off things.      

I wish I could offer more than this virtual .

[Valkyrie]

7 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Thanks for sharing this, Val. It sounds awful. You really are getting hit from all directions, and you have my sympathy. Hope you feel better soon, and that your dad is okay.  

Thanks     

[Valkyrie]

Just now, dughlas said:

I wish I could offer more than this virtual .

    

[clochette]

14 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

I know everyone's been wondering, so here's what's been going on.  For a little over a week and a half I've had painful swelling on the left side of my face, which spread to underneath my tongue and jaw, making it very painful to eat or sleep.  I went to urgent care, where they diagnosed an inflamed salivary gland and prescribed antibiotics and instructed me to see an ENT if it didn't get better or got worse.  Well, it got worse so I tried getting an appointment, but had no luck.  So I called my doc and they prescribed steroids to knock out the inflammation.  I had a dentist appointment next week, but I called yesterday to move it up because I had so much pain in my mouth, and they were able to see me last night.  Turns out I have a raging infection in my lower front gums, which is causing all the facial swelling and pain.  I have advanced periodontal disease in just that area, thankfully the rest of my gums are fine.  So I'm on more antibiotics and will go back tomorrow for a reassessment, then on Monday for a procedure to clean the lower teeth and gums to see how far the infection has spread.  They don't think it's spread to my jaw, but won't know for sure until they get in there. 

On Tuesday, I got the results of my sleep study and they were not good.  I have moderate-severe sleep apnea, so need to get a CPAP machine.  I'm just waiting on a call from the vendor.  That news was upsetting enough, but it's been put on the back burner because of my mouth issues.  

During all this I had to deal with unemployment issues (hopefully now sorted), the plumbing issue (sorted), and the news that my dad is in the hospital with heart issues.  I'm estranged from my father, but don't wish him ill will.  

So everything has decided to happen at once and I've had enough, thank you.  At this point, I just want to be pain-free and be able to eat normally again.  Thankfully the steroids have knocked out the worst of the pain, and once I get through Monday, I should be on the path to healing.  Thank you all for being here through everything.  It's nice to be able to come here and take my mind off things.      

Thanks for sharing  in fact that's a lot to go through for one person all at the same time. I hope you get better soon and all the rest get sort out fast  I'm lending you my herd for extra cuddles 

Edited January 14, 2021 by clochette

[Valkyrie]

Just now, clochette said:

Thanks for sharing  in fact that's a lot to go through for one person all at the same time. I hope you get better soon and all the rest get sort out fast

Thanks, Protégé   

[dughlas]

3 minutes ago, clochette said:

I can play with both at the same time

Uhm, it's not quite like having two cats though at times it does seem like herding cats.

[Sweetlion]

17 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

I know everyone's been wondering, so here's what's been going on.  For a little over a week and a half I've had painful swelling on the left side of my face, which spread to underneath my tongue and jaw, making it very painful to eat or sleep.  I went to urgent care, where they diagnosed an inflamed salivary gland and prescribed antibiotics and instructed me to see an ENT if it didn't get better or got worse.  Well, it got worse so I tried getting an appointment, but had no luck.  So I called my doc and they prescribed steroids to knock out the inflammation.  I had a dentist appointment next week, but I called yesterday to move it up because I had so much pain in my mouth, and they were able to see me last night.  Turns out I have a raging infection in my lower front gums, which is causing all the facial swelling and pain.  I have advanced periodontal disease in just that area, thankfully the rest of my gums are fine.  So I'm on more antibiotics and will go back tomorrow for a reassessment, then on Monday for a procedure to clean the lower teeth and gums to see how far the infection has spread.  They don't think it's spread to my jaw, but won't know for sure until they get in there. 

On Tuesday, I got the results of my sleep study and they were not good.  I have moderate-severe sleep apnea, so need to get a CPAP machine.  I'm just waiting on a call from the vendor.  That news was upsetting enough, but it's been put on the back burner because of my mouth issues.  

During all this I had to deal with unemployment issues (hopefully now sorted), the plumbing issue (sorted), and the news that my dad is in the hospital with heart issues.  I'm estranged from my father, but don't wish him ill will.  

So everything has decided to happen at once and I've had enough, thank you.  At this point, I just want to be pain-free and be able to eat normally again.  Thankfully the steroids have knocked out the worst of the pain, and once I get through Monday, I should be on the path to healing.  Thank you all for being here through everything.  It's nice to be able to come here and take my mind off things.      

So sorry to hear Val. Hope you get well soon from your infection. Hopefully the rest will get sorted after, but I imagine that the pain makes dealing with life impossible. Hugs

[Bucket1]

22 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

  At this point, I just want to be pain-free and be able to eat normally again. 

[Valkyrie]

2 minutes ago, Sweetlion said:

So sorry to hear Val. Hope you get well soon from your infection. Hopefully the rest will get sorted after, but I imagine that the pain makes dealing with life impossible. Hugs

Thanks, Simba      It really does, unfortunately.  My BFF was supposed to come down this weekend for a visit, but we're going to have to reschedule while I deal with this.    

[Valkyrie]