Good evening - thanks for everyone's good wishes. I must say, after all my trepidation it was not quite as bad as I anticipated. They put me on painkillers, antiseptic mouth rinse and antibiotics. I go back in one week to have the stitches removed.
Christmas will be here soon and to anyone not ready (like me!) I say try to relax and don't do too much. Gifts, food, good cheer are all important but what is more important is to be with those we love and just share a meal, a game, a TV show, maybe even a walk outdoors in the snow.
I wish everyone a stress free holiday. Good friends, good old fashioned traditional recipes and try not to imbibe too much!
Thanks to all my SKMB friends - I appreciate all the good wishes and support I've received.
p.s. this is not the meds talking!
Love and green lights to all!