Today is Day 13 post surgery. I had an appointment with my surgeon who said that the healing was very good and removed the stitches with only one little "ouch" from me. Yes, he was happy with the progress. I'm starting to eat foods other than mush, so the world seems a brighter place.
I haven't had a cigarette since yesterday, but have been chewing nicorette gum. The surgeon took one step into the examining room and exclaimed "you're smoking!" Oh good grief! There is some good news and I'll post it tomorrow with more facts on the data I've uncovered about smokers and dental implants.
Stay well and keep smiling!
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