I’ll be 85 in two weeks. Perfectly healthy—EXCEPT for my eyes and teeth. Eye problem was caused by an idiot who wrecked a cornea when doing cataract surgery. Failed to do the simplest 2-second test for corneal dystrophy beforehand and used wrong drops, thus wrecking my cornea. Corneal transplant ensued, fortunately by fellow who is now rated as top transplant ophthalmologist in the US.
.Teeth have been awful all my life. Even a baby tooth had to be pulled. My dad had the $$ to get me the best dental care and I’ve kept it up But, this year,, horror of horrors, upper teeth had to go...and they went. Big sigh. Found highest-rated denturist in town—158 ratings all 5-star. XLNT result, but “Save her teeth” was almost the family religion and I feel guilty for abandoning the quest. My dad must be rolling over in his grave. Or laughing his tush off about the crybaby I’ve become. Big sigh.
Thing is, my dentists have not in any way done unnecessary work or overcharged. They kept my fangs in my face far, far longer than expected.
😂 fangs! Love it!
I know. I hate entering the den of medicine and dentistry. I will be having oral surgery soon, and I’m dreading it. After that, I may be looking at hip replacement. You know you’re old when you have to prioritize your surgeries.
Glad you were able to have your damaged eye repaired, and happy birthday (early)!