The appointment with the oral surgeon this morning went well! They got me hooked up to blood pressure monitors, heart monitors, and got an IV run, and the doc twilighted me.
The last thing I remember saying was "is it supposed to be getting foggy in here?" I guess the answer was yes, because before I knew it, I was being escorted to the recovery lounge, chatting it up with the nurses as best as I could with a wad of gauze in my mouth. I don't imagine I was saying anything useful, but I certainly was chatty.
The tooth gave the surgeon a bit of trouble, but he was able to get it pulled and get the titanium post put in place. I feel like I have little antennae in my mouth where the sutures are ... maybe they're alien transmitters!
Fortunately for me, and for Alan!, recovery from the twilight was a snap! I didn't experience any of the "grossness" I experienced when I had my wisdom teeth pulled.
I was inspired to draw this evening... on pain meds, no less! And, as you can see, I was inspired by teeth! *grin* And even though the tooth I had to have pulled was a molar and can't really be seen when I smile, I chose to draw this little gal with a missing front tooth. She's a little bit country, and a lot hillbilly! The sentiment on the tag is from All Things with Love, and it works perfectly for this image!
Perhaps this little country bumpkin will be "adopted" by Whipper Snapper and made into a rubber stamp! Wouldn't that be fun! Her big toothy/less grin would be fun for tooth fairy themed cards. What do you think ... should she be made into a rubber stamp?
I love your drawing! It kinda looks like you, honestly. =) Maybe that's why it looks so nice. And I'm happy for your successful surgery!
Posted by: Kathy Carbone | May 25, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Heck yeah she should!! I LOVE her Anna!! But then again, there aren't any I don't LOVE! I could just look at your cards all day!! *sigh*
Posted by: Jeanie Witmer | April 09, 2011 at 09:12 AM
She's adorable! Reminds me of Pippy Longstocking... whom I adored and loved reading about as a child!
Glad you are feeling better.
Posted by: Teresa Wozniak | March 24, 2011 at 03:15 PM
She is adorable! Glad to hear your surgery and immediate recovery went well!
Posted by: Danielle | March 19, 2011 at 07:15 PM
Glad to hear things with the surgeon went smoothly! Most definitely, she should be given over to Whipper Snapper, so that we all can buy her!
Posted by: Sherri D. | March 18, 2011 at 11:31 PM
I bet you are happy thats over! Good Luck with your recovery.
Posted by: Connie Pruitt | March 18, 2011 at 02:48 PM
Anna,
You must be on some awesome drugs to be able to draw this well after oral surgery- you go girl! I love her and think she definitely should be immortalized in rubber:)'
Posted by: Heidi Karpen | March 17, 2011 at 05:43 PM
What a relief to hear that the extraction and implant went smoothly and that you're okay. I was rootin' fer ya.
Yes - Yes - YES! Whipper Snapper needs to make this image in rubber because I MUST bring this one home with me.
Posted by: Gabriela | March 17, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Wow up and drawing and posting cards, way to go Anna! So glad it all went well.
This country bumpkin is sure adorable.
Posted by: Ida | March 17, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Anna, I'm so glad the oral surgeon visit is successfully behind you - this card is darling and yes, the minute I looked at it I thought about your ordeal!! No, I don't think the post is signaling the aliens. Yes, I would have loved to see you being all chatty with a wad of gauze in your mouth! What a hoot!
Hugs!!
Posted by: Sharli | March 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM
So glad you made it through the surgery okay. Those pain pills helped produce a pretty darned cute card! Love your toothy & toothless bumpkin. Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | March 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Definitely! What a fun image!!! Glad to hear your surgery went smoothly. I'm giggling at your ad's comment :)
Posted by: Kimberly O'Rosky | March 17, 2011 at 09:24 AM
So glad you're up and about and that the surgery went well! I tell ya, nothing can keep a good artist down, not even pain meds and stitches in the mouth. This little girl is amazing and definitely stamp-worthy! Such pretty coloring--oh my!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | March 17, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Glad your oral surgery went well. I really love this little toothless gal, looks a bit like my daughter. It would make a wonderful rubber stamp.
Posted by: Sally | March 17, 2011 at 07:31 AM
This is too funny and I'm glad you are doing well! I got the verdict of a root canal and crown so will be doing the first step next week.
Posted by: Kim Howard | March 17, 2011 at 06:43 AM
Your tale reminds me of my oral surgery. Doc said "Count backwards from 100" and I got to 90, then he was saying "Can you make it down the hall if I help you?" My kind of surgery! Of course your toothless gal needs to be a stamp!
Posted by: kathynruss | March 17, 2011 at 06:26 AM
So glad to hear that all went well for you!
YES, this little gal NEEDS to be made into a stamp ~ I'd order her in a heartbeat! Absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Dotty | March 17, 2011 at 06:20 AM
Anna, happy to hear all went well. Yes! Make your bumpkin girl into a stamp. Her toothy grin is adorable.
Anna's dad, "take a trip and never leave the farm" - LOL I loved that song.
Posted by: Mel | March 17, 2011 at 06:14 AM
Well yes she should be advailable in rubber! Too too cute. She certainly brings a smile. *big grin* And aren't you talented! I can not draw this good anytime- much less on pain meds!!!
So glad to hear that the implant post went well. So happy you did not get the "grossness" this time.
Posted by: Carol Dee | March 17, 2011 at 06:11 AM
Absolutely! Maybe a boy too? My 4 year old has more teeth than my 7 year old at the moment! His teeth are falling out of his head! Very cute card and glad to hear all went well!
Posted by: Melissa Carr | March 17, 2011 at 05:24 AM
Adorable image. Lots of big solid areas for those of us who aren't quite as skilled at the colouring as you are! Glad your surgery went well.
Posted by: Kelly Bee | March 17, 2011 at 03:49 AM
Awww...bless you! Nothing less fun that a trip to the oral surgeon. Feel better soon.
I love this darling girl. Reminds me of myself when I was her age...about 100 years ago. tee hee! I sure love the ribbon. It's perfect with the image and the sentiment too!
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | March 17, 2011 at 03:03 AM
So glad to hear that things went well today. Love your card! She's really cute.
Posted by: Susan H. | March 16, 2011 at 11:34 PM
That works for Dad! Pain meds....."take a trip and never leave the farm" I sure hope the stuff lasts until the stitches come out, you better feed some to Alan and life will be a bed of roses. The chores may not get done but all will be fine for the two of you!...... Love,Dad....
Posted by: DK Wight | March 16, 2011 at 11:14 PM