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« on: April 05, 2010, 12:15:01 PM »
Well I finally accomplished the unthinkable and let me tell you it was no small feat.  I mentione on another post my overwhelming fear of the dentist and my inability to make the much needed pre-transplant appointment.

Well I actually had 3 appointments left on my list.

1. A cardiac cath- which i have already had one of and really didnt mind, so making this appointment was just logistical
2. Dentist- again I was petrified
3. OB/Gyn- for obvious reasons

Well all three appointments are made.  Too are on wednesday so i will have to fight the urge to high tail it outta here by then but making them is a step in the right direction.
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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2010, 12:29:36 PM »
 :clap; Hey you're braver than you think - congrats on taking charge!
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« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2010, 12:48:31 PM »
When is your dental appointment?  I know that's the one that really scares you;we'll give you extra special support on that day!
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« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2010, 01:00:24 PM »
 :yahoo;
I totally know the feeling! I hadn't gone to the dentist in 9+ years, till a tooth crumbled, and i kinda had to!  :lol; I don't know what i was avoiding, the whole experience was a-okay!
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« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2010, 01:08:07 PM »
suzyq, do you have a specific dental problem, or are you just scared of going to the dentist in general?
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« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2010, 01:28:21 PM »
Good for you for making the appointments!  Let us know how they all go. 
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« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2010, 02:13:33 PM »
Knew you would and could.   :thumbup;
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« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2010, 04:26:18 PM »
Good on ya!!
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« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2010, 04:42:05 PM »
You may need to be on antibiotics before you see the dentist.  Check with someone.

Best of luck.
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« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2010, 06:23:17 PM »
Its on wednesday. unfortunately both of them are on wednesday, one after the other.  But I took a cancellation to get it over with so I wouldnt be obsessing over it for weeks.  And i assume I will need some work butim not sure what. 
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2010, 12:49:00 AM »
Great going girl!!!! Let us know how that dental appt. goes. I hope you just need your teeth cleaned and maybe one small, very small filling.  :pray;
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« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2010, 08:23:40 PM »
I went to the dentist several years ago and had all the work done when I thought I would be on the list.  I have kept at it even though I will not be listed.  Find a dentist you like.
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