I tried to post this yesterday and ended up irritated with Blogger. I guess they were having technical difficulties. Here's what I wrote:
We're gearing up for this Friday when Steve has an appointment with Dr. Urata. Hopefully I'm not setting us up for disappointment, but I'm praying that this Friday's appointment will prove to be the one during which Steve has his jaw unwired. I'm also hoping I've adequately prepared myself for exactly what I will see. For the first time since Steve was injured, I asked him today to show me the inside of his mouth where the teeth are missing. I know it sounds crazy that I haven't asked to see his mouth until now but I have a tendency to get a little queasy. And true to form, I felt my heart beating fast and weakness in my knees as I peered, apprehensively, into the gap of his upper and lower jaw on the right side where the lower teeth are missing. Basically there was nothing there. It's not like he has gum tissue with no teeth like an old geezer. There's just nothing there at all.
Physically, psychologically and emotionally, Steve is doing great. He is getting stronger everyday and despite his liquid diet, his weight has plateaued. He still tells me every single day how lucky he feels just to be alive. Today he and the kids accompanied me to my own doctor's appointment with Dr. McNamara, my oncologist. The last appointment I had with Dr. McNamara was in mid April, while Steve was in the hospital. That appointment was difficult because it was my first and only appointment with "Mac" that Steve had ever missed. When Dr. McNamara saw Steve today, he appeared relieved that Steve was ok and seemed very happy to see him. He shook Steve's hand and said he couldn't believe how healthy he looked. After all the pleasantries, the doctor scheduled me for another colonoscopy...bummer...literally.
So please keep your fingers crossed that Dr. Urata unwires Steve's mouth on Friday and Steve can finally put away the wire cutters he's been carrying in his pocket. He has taken them everywhere just in case he has a choking incident where we have to cut the wires and open his mouth.
4 comments:
I will keep my fingers crossed for both of your appointments.
I am glad to hear Steve's spirits are up and good. How are you ?
Have a great 4th of July weekend.
hi guys! it is tough to see for the first time but try to remember, so were the pins. eventually you will get used to this too. i hope both appointments bring back great news! have a great 4th and decorate the kids new bikes!
I hope today proves to be a banner day! I will be praying that the wire cutters get to be put away permanently and that all goes smoothly today!!!
You are all in our prayers!
Carrying wire cutters all this time? The juxtaposition of all the medical technology, that I'm very grateful for BTW, and having to carry around a pair of wire cutters. Are they Craftsman? Let me know and I'll work on the sponsorship. Again, Urata is one of the best in So Cal so I bet he can fix Steve up. I've been in a few of these surgeries with craniofacial (plastic) surgeons and what they do, and the tech available, is amazing. Back to the wire-cutters: The first word that comes to mind is "heirloom." Yes, it's a little uncommon but I have a few wierd ones around the house myself, most notable is a ratty old salmon fishing lure my Dad used when we went to Alaska in 1974. I'm sure I couldn't catch a cold with it now because it's ready to disintegrate. Remember that part in Pulp Fiction where Christopher Walken's character is meeting with his war-buddy's wife and son to give the boy a watch...."I had to carry this uncomfortable hunk of metal....." I hope today goes well. Happy 4th of July and thanks Steve, and all of the LAPD, for working to keep Americans free and safe. Best, Mark
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