I might be Dead, but I'll have Perfect Teeth.

I went to Plastic Surgeon #3 yesterday (the one that was supposed to do my original surgery, but was on vacation) and had a discussion about what the next step would be.

"What do you want to do ?" he asked.

"Simple," I explained " I don't want the Melanoma to re-occur, and if the best chance of that not happening means further surgery, that is what I want.  But I do want to know the reasoning behind doing surgery vs not doing surgery and what do they base their decision on?" I wanted to know what the disparity was between the docs and what data they use to back up their opinions.

So Plastics#3 right then and there, got out his dictation recorder and dictated a letter of reference to the Oncologist/Dermatologist to request a formal meeting with me and then make a recommendation.

I figure I have enough time for that to happen.  Then I have an appointment for follow up with Plastics#3 on September 25th and we will go from there.   He does say that he can do reconstructive surgery without destroying what is already done.  I was worried about that.

Another reason why I want things to get going is because I have other lesions and moles around on my body that I need reviewed by a Dermatologist.

So it's one more "hurry up and wait" situation, and meanwhile - I am still off on sick leave.  

I can't imagine trying to making sense at work while all this tumultuous stuff is going on.
I wouldn't have time to fit work in my busy appointment schedule plus all the follow-up on everyone to make sure something actually happens.

At this point I can't trust anyone but myself.

Good news is, according to my dentist, my teeth and gums are perfect. 

speaking of major reconstruction: The Port Mann Bridge, old and new.