Well thankfully I'm meeting my new ENT Friday - I still have regular check ups with my surgeon, and rads guy - but I have a serious lack of confidence in my RO who is my primary. So I have now got someone closer to home if I have an issue! Which I do! Okay so a few weeks ago - occassionally when I pushed my tongue up into my palate (the front area behind my two front teeth - but actually on my palate - I have a very high palate BTW. I felt almost like a bruise would feel if you press it - a mild dull pain. But it wasn't constant. - I felt up there trying to figure out if there was a sore but when pressed there would be no pain. So I figured maybe it was just my tongue pressing against my wisdom teeth which are still there but never have been removed. (impacted) anyway jump ahead to Saturday my palate felt a little swollen in the same area - enter full panic mode. - now frankly - before this point I was pressing around feeling for sore areas so didn't pay much attention to the actual texture and terrain of my palate so I'm not sure whats normal and what's not. So I borrowed a dentists mirror from my neighbor - to look around - dont ask me where she got it she's not a dentist. Anyway I took a look and it seems normal, pinkish no sores just a tiny bubble also pinkish - again no pain - its maybe a mm in size and smooth but not fluid filled it could very well be normal for my mouth as we have ridges and such on our palate... Just wondering what you all think - I have a call into my surgeon but I'm not sure if that's overkill nice I'm already seeing my ENT Friday... HO hum. have a great day!

Hi there! I hope it's nothing. I'm glad you are having it checked out.

My thought on getting opinions is to get as many as you need to make you comfortable. I know that some people can be paranoid. But, I think anyone who has had OC deserves input from the multiple treating doctors.

And...I'm with you about your RO. It will serve you better to have someone you trust--without a doubt. We couldn't trust J's RO either. But, he might have been dishonest as well as inept.

I'm sending some vibes and prayers for everything to be clear and healthy for you!

Love,
Sandy
xoxox

Cheryl,
It seems like I am always feeling a sore spot somewhere in my mouth, but they never seem to last. It is like the whole area is so touchy yet, and it always seems to look like there is nothing there. Also my mouth seems to change a little bit from time to time, for the better I think, part of the healing process, but a little disconcerting too as it certainly is different than it used to be. I am glad you are getting or have gotten (?) that little spot on your palate checked out.
Best,
Anne

Hi - yes! I met him he's a really good dr. He gave me a thorough examination said I'm healing great and clear... He looked at my palate said I look normal... I think it's just the way my palate is shaped.. And before this my tongue never went up that far!!! So when it discovered it it was fascinated and I terrified! now that the ent has seen it and cleared me I'm way more relaxed!! it was just - you know those moments of fear!!! we all have them - it also doesn't help that my tongue only has half sensation still cuz everything seems uneven in my mouth. It wasn't really sore just a tender spot but it was only ocassionally and may have had something to do with my veneers and gums in that area - bottom line dr said I'm good. Not going to argue!! He has an awesome reputation - and at some point you have to trust. Thanks ladies you are amazing have an incredible holiday season!

That's great to read, Cheryl. I know what you mean about all the strange sores and sensations. Even after more than two years I still get them from time to time and they always grab my attention. Like you I also only have half the sensation in my tongue, which doesn't help. (sometimes pills get lost in there...)

But wonderful that you're healing and normal!

Great News Cheryl....great way to start the New Year !

Definately - I think part of this whole freak out was Christmas related - (iwas diagnosed this time last year ) not sure which date should be my on year mark - post surgery? Feb 4 or post rads - may 4 ... Either way I'm know I'm blessed to have every day... Hope your days are all filled with joy, and good health... And of course love - hugs to you all!

So glad it's ok - I hope you are enjoying the holidays as much as I am (which is a LOT).

Hi Cheryl, just caught up; so glad that you've seen your ENT & have been reassured. Diligence is a good thing! A happy beginning for the new year. Thinking of you, nick

:))) thanks! And happy new years to you too, in cali right now that's why I haven't been on as much! Flying home thursday am! I had made an appointment with my surgeon, before I left I may go see him just for reassurance but I'm feeling good! hugs all!

Hi, Cheryl - so glad you are starting 2012 out on a good note. Best wishes for health and happiness in the coming year!