Dental Scare!

Like most sane people, I loath going in for dental work, and yesterdays was the worst! I had to have minor surgery at the local hospital to remove a tooth that was causing problems. Shouldn't have been too bad, but I was to make a terrible error.

Full of cold, I took 3 anti-decongestants to help clear my nose, thinking that this would help during the surgery. As soon as the anaesthetic was administered I knew something was wrong. The Adrenaline is supposed to make the room spin for a couple of minutes, but for me, it was to last for an hour or so. The operation was quick and easy - the skill of the dental surgeon was very evident. But when I tried to sit up, it was clear there was a problem!

I went a yellowy/grey colour, and found myself drifting away. I could hear the words 'keep your eyes open - KEEP THEM OPEN!' then found my finger attached to a beeping machine and extra nurses around. What a shock! When I mentioned the Sudofed I had taken, it all made sense to the doctors - ant-decongestants and adrenaline don't mix well at all!

Within a few hours, the doctors allowed my friend Anna to take me home - where I was very grateful for my bed! I had quite a scare, and got very tearful when I got home to my kids - all sorts of weird thoughts enter your head when things go so wrong.

Recovering now, I thankful to God for the skills of the doctors and nurses, and for the support of a good friend. At the moment, the new government is beginning to mess with our National Health Service.  They cannot be allowed to ruin one of the greatest achievements known to humanity - free health care of high quality.

Now back to bed!