I go next Wednesday for a test of my hearing and eardrums, then immediatly after to the ENT. THen Friday I go for a biopsy of my tongue. These will determine if I go for the hyperbaric treatments. I feel like a damn ping pong ball at times and don't know which side of the net I belong on. This fantastic mucous instead of becoming less, is worse than ever. Hell, it even makes it difficult for morning coffee . It seems the hot coffee must loosen it up to let it become a hindurance.

EzJim, I've just got to say what an amazing man you are. What a day you will have next wednesday. Steve has his 1st post treatment checkup that same day so if he starts complaining about what a long wait it is to see the doctor I'll be telling him about what you are going through. Your an inspiration, along with many other people on this board.

Wendy

Aw Jim you sure do keep going through it. But you are a tough guy and seem to be upbeat so much you are an inspiration for us to keep on trucking. I feel so bad that you don't have someone close to help you, I've said it before I wish I was closer. My kids used to live in Dayton OH but moved last year to Knoxville TN and I hope we will be joining them soon.

I will continue to keep you in my prayers as we may be heading down the the road to hyperbaric treatments also. The doctors will wait to decide but Brandy will be losing a tooth that is loose with the bone so we will see.

Take care and God bless.
Bonnie

Jim: Go and get a Water Pik and in the morning use it twice. That will seriously help wit the mucous and will help with general mouth health. You can add biotene mouthwash or salt or whatever to the water well of the water pik. Just open your mouth and let the water drain as you aim the Water Pik all over your mouth and back of your throat. It has been a Godsend for me! Give it a try.

I'm leaving on vacation on Sept 4th but will be checking in every few days to see how you (and everyone else) are doing. Your angels are on duty Jim.

Hugs

Donna

Donna,

The Waterpik is a great idea! I would have never thought of that for helping break through the mucous. That would have come in handy for my Mom. Jim, that sounds like something worth trying! Stay strong and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sure hope that day goes by FAST! Take care.

Nancy T

I wll be buying a watewr pic. It siunds good to me too. Now to change my post a bit, I had 3 more calls on my answering machine when I came home this afternoon. They had the schedule messed up bad. LOL I go in the morning at 9:30 to have my ears checked out by an ENT , the see My Surgeon right after and at noon, I see the Anesthesiologist. Wednesday I will have my tongue shrunk again by taking more of it off. This will be the 4th time. I want to thank you for all of thr good vibes I picked up in here, and the good ideas.

Nobody could say that you lead a boring life.

I don't know how you do it!! Good luck next week. I'll be thinking of you.

Jerry

After 6 hours this morning until this afternoon, I finally got finished at the Hospital and Drs. They had some type of emergency. My Dr says there is much more bone exposed than a week and a half ago on my jaw. He wants to put the tubes in my ears so that he doesn't have to put me out 2 times in a week. He tells me that it would be much easier, and that my ears would feel better with them. LOL Go for it Dr. This is the anestisiologist I had in April for the biopsies. Nice guy and he told me we would go the same route as last time. I have to be there at 6:30AM Wed and surgery is at 8:30 and I was told that this time to bring a driver with me. Now you know the rest of the story.

Jim,
Tubes are for little kids - are you aging backwards? LOL Here's hoping that all turns out well for you this week. One thing they will never be able to do on you is a goodhumorectomy.

Jim, I sure do wish you didn't have to go through more "stuff." I will have you on my mind and in my prayers on Wed. Hang in there, Big Guy!

XOXO--Colleen

They say you revert to childhood after so many years of living. LOL I wish the heck I would grow up soon and be a man . LOL Thanks for thr boost people. Luv Ya all.

A goodhumorectomy... now that's a surgery I hope they never invent!!! Hang in there Jim. The tubes ought to make your ears feel better and I'm glad they won't be putting you under twice in one week. Good thoughts and lots of prayers will be going up -and I'm sure your angels will hear. My husband is going backwards in years - gets a year younger w/every b'day. I'll be going thru my second childhood the same time he gets back to his first...LOL!!! Take care - we're here.

Sounds like a hot time in Nancy's house to nite and for many more LOL
Remember to hold that aspirin between the knees so you don't get,, how is that? LOL preggy?

If I did that I'd have a couple of doctors I could get rich off of...LOL. Back to reality... the "fun" time will be at my house tonight when I get to have my new grandson over for his first overnight stay at his Grammy's house. Hope I can get a little sleep. I just love being a new grandma!!! Been waiting a long time for a grandchild... but I'd never tell my kids that. Glad to have given you a laugh, Jim - take care

Nancy T

And Nancy I will be put to sleep in the morning again. LOL Thay have to replace the left ear tube, It's blocked. Geez, I hope these guys learn how to use drano od another opener.

[quote=EzJim]This fantastic mucous instead of becoming less, is worse than ever. Hell, it even makes it difficult for morning coffee . It seems the hot coffee must loosen it up to let it become a hindurance.[/quote] This may sound weird, but, if you like dill pickles, then you might enjoy sipping on pickle juice. I sipped on it the entire time I was going through treatments to keep my swallowing muscles in shape. It tasted great to me! I still sip on it sometimes when I get a craving for it. It really helps to cut the mucous.