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Well folks, it looks like I'll be having my tonsils removed completely. I could do the laser cryptology again, but there's no guarantee it will work and I could be unhappy with how my tonsils feel afterwards.
It took some getting used to how the tonsils felt after the first procedure. The left tonsil wiggles bumping my throat sometimes and it is a bit annoying.
Doing laser cryptology again means that I could be left with part of a tonsil wiggling in the back of my throat. Just the thought of that sounds irritating to me, so bye bye tonsils. I'd rather have them gone completely than potentially have a tonsil flopping around all the time in my throat.
I don't know when the procedure will be yet, but it won't be until late April or early May. Naturally, when I know I will blog...
UPDATE: I get my tonsils out on April 27th at 7:30am PST, outpatient surgery by the same doctor who did the laser cryptology.
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Seems like quite a few people end up at my blog for the medical section...go figure! I most often get asked about laser cryptology (usually via comments which I don't make publicly visible, sometimes people hunt down my email address). So, to save everyone the effort, I'm clearing up the most frequently asked questions about my laser cryptology procedure.
1. Where did you get the laser cryptology done?
Answer: It was an outpatient procedure done in Fullerton, CA.
2. What kind of doctor does the procedure? Does a dentist do this sort of thing or does it require some special kind of doctor?
Answer: My doctor is an ear, nose, and throat surgeon. I believe that's the way to go. I have no idea if other types of doctors or surgeons do this procedure, sorry.
3. Who did the laser cryptology? Who is your doctor?
Answer: I saw Dr. Christopher Quilligan from Associated Head & Neck Surgeons. He and the other surgeons in his office have a practices in Brea, Fullerton and Yorba Linda.
Phew! Now I don't have to keep looking up the contact info. I can just refer back to my blog. ;-)
I hope you find this helpful...
In case you're wondering, the procedure helped but it didn't cure the problem for me. I still get the occasional tonsil stone, but the difference is I'm able to get them out myself now. I am considering doing it once more to (hopefully) get rid of the problem for good. It is still annoying and frustrating, but at least it isn't as painful as it was before.
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Here's a good example of what happens when a developer sends out a mass email, probably using test data instead of the real date. I "[removed]" the domain name as not to embarass them further. Indeed, I ordered (some headphones) from them 2 years ago.
"Our records indicate that you registered or purchased from our web site www.[removed].com back on 12/31/1969 4:00:00 PM, but we haven't heard from you since then."
First, I was born in 1975. Second, if anyone ever ordered online from them in 1969...well, I think it just goes without saying.
Just sharing this because I found the date to be pretty funny... However, it does remind me that when creating a mass email, one should test, test, test and test some more. Then get some sleep and test even more before the real thing!
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Comment from john on 3/24/2006
Angela,
Back in 2004, you reported some calcification of your rib cage. Could you elaborate on what you found out. I am interested in your symptoms that started the look at your ribs, the diagnosis, and your age (make it rough if you want;-)
My wife has been having pains in her chest and the Dr. is having different tests done. The xrays show calcification in your ribs or the cartilage between the ribs (still waiting for official reading). We don't know what it is or what can cause this. I was hoping you could shed some light on what you found out.
Thanks,
John
Hi John,
They did a bone scan, but suspected that it was the parathyroid since it is what controls calcium. Tests came back with everything being ok, and there was no signs of problems from bloodwork. The one thing that most of my health issues have had in common is calcium, but doctors assure me everything is fine.
Feel free to email me directly about this somemore, perhaps other info we can share might help. Perhaps what your wife finds out may give me some insights and help me get some answers (finally!).
Thanks for writing, and I hope everything turns out well for you and your wife.
~Angela