8:34 am
In an hour I'll be going with my husband to a dental surgeon who will prepare him for two new implanted teeth. He can't have anything to eat or drink before. That is, he has to face the situation decaffeinated and hangry. He seems edgy, cranky, and anxious. He likes to be left alone when he's like this, and I'm happy to comply. However, I'm empathizing like crazy in the other room, unbeknownst to him.
I'm wondering if I have enough soft things in the house for him to eat for the next couple of days. I should have bought bananas yesterday so I could make him a smoothie later today. Oh well, I can always go grocery shopping. Or, better yet, I could ORDER food to be delivered!
10:00 am
They won't let me wait inside the reception room in the dental office because of COVID. I have to sit in the car and wait for God knows how long. Luckily it is isn't blisteringly hot today. I am able to open the car windows and read my book while enjoying a slight breeze. What am I reading? The Plague of Doves, by Louise Erdrich. Good stuff.
11:30 am
Surgery is over and all went well. The kindly dental assistant slowly walked him out to our car. I couldn't figure out if I should jump out and take over for her or not. So I didn't. I think that was the right thing to do? Narrow space between cars and all. It is SO hard to figure out when to prove one's love, or when to show restraint. I have a hard time with all that.
11:50 am
We are home. The kindly dental assistant easily put him in the passenger seat. And he was feeling no pain, thanks to modern medicine. That's why I drove. He usually drives and seemed uncomfortable with my driving. In spite of his mouth being stuffed with padding, he tried to tell me how to maneuver the roads. Eventually he resorted to pointing at street signs, so I wouldn't miss them, ha! He even gave me a thumbs up when I got in the right lane. I showed restraint AND proved my love at the same time. That one was easy.
12:10 pm
Apparently he took selfies of his sorry looking self immediately upon waking up from surgery in the doctor's office. Always the funny man! He also posted them on his Facebook page. Sheesh. His FB friends are concerned. I'm trying to pretend I didn't notice the post.
1:20 pm
Groceries are on their way. I ordered a lot of ice cream.
1:21 pm
Is it wrong of me to be happy because I can drink all the wine alone tonight?
Just don't get carried away there.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, poor guy. But he is in good hands. Obviously.
He's a great guy!
DeleteHugs to the Mister. Hope he's enjoying the ice cream and you are enjoying the wine. Tough being the responsible adult.
ReplyDeleteIt's not my usual style, nor my area of expertise. But you know that.
DeleteThat is such a fine description of waiting for a loved one who is having dental surgery. I hope he is doing well and is comfortable. I have a tooth extraction in my future, and I am worried. I look forward to follow up posts here and am hoping for the best. Enjoy that wine!
ReplyDeleteHe's doing great. Don't be afraid.
DeleteThe love expressed in this post moves me. My guess is that your husband who loves you well will be happy for you as you drink all the wine alone (-:
ReplyDeleteActually - it's him in the comment below. Ha.
DeleteNot getting all the wine.
ReplyDeleteAm too!
DeleteI would love to have implanted teeth. I hope he feels better soon. I had to laugh at his backseat driving. I was married to a truck driver who hated to drive. I always got stuck driving for the family. After I yelled at him enough times about it he finally stopped saying anything. But he would sit and make nervous motions with his hands about where to go. That's worse than the words and more distracting. And please have a glass of wine for me too.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, I will!
DeleteSo are the implants all done now? I somehow thought it took several sessions to complete the job. Glad it all went well.
ReplyDeleteNo, not done yet. In a few months he'll get the actual teeth implanted.
DeleteThis is the best post and I had to chuckle over your thoughts while you waited for your husband. Of course, I hope he is feeling well and resting/recovering comfortably. But I did laugh out loud as you shared your thoughts with us! Wine for you!!
ReplyDeleteI tried my best, but I didn't drink it all. Ha.
DeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rajani.
Delete"Hangry" is an excellent ellision of words. Fits the situation beautifully.
ReplyDeleteYou ask "Is it wrong of me....?" etc, etc. Think of him taking selfies at a time when it might have seemed inappropriate. You're both complex individuals and should relish the fact. Placid contented people would be better off being cows.
Hangry is a fairly popular word in certain circles in the States. I also like it.
DeleteI confess to laughing out loud at your unexpected, but totally right-on final sentence.
Dental Emergencies are never Fun and this waiting in the Car business for those who have to bring the Patient is ridiculous! We live in Arizona where it's 118+ Outside, you'd bake in a vehicle sitting out there waiting! Glad it went well for him and you get all the Wine... Men generally don't make good Patients so you'll probably need it to take the Edge off? *winks*
ReplyDeleteWe live in Central Florida, not quite as hot, but still miserable (and humid). I would gladly have shown them my COVID vaccination card if they would have let me sit inside with a mask on.
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