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Cataract surgery vibes, please

post #1 of 46
5/4/11 at 6:44am
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Thursday morning I go in for cataract removal in my left eye. I understand this procedure is common but I still have a few qualms about sharp objects near my eye. Right now things looks like I have petroleum jelly smeared on my glasses. It has kept me from driving and web surfing hasn't been as much fun. Good thing I can touch type and can change the size of text!

On May 17 I am scheduled to have my right eye done. It isn't as bad, but there is some cloudiness and they want to do it ASAP because of the drastic difference I will have between my vision. (It appears I have normal aging cataract in my right eye where as something accelerated it in my left eye.) .

Anyways, I appreciate any and all vibes you can spare. TCS vibes are among the best!
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post #2 of 46
5/4/11 at 7:09am
Of course lots of . The surgery is quite fascinating. We learned about the techniques when Aoibhe was diagnosed. At least you won't have to wear a collar for 6 weeks.
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post #3 of 46
5/4/11 at 7:14am
I don't blame you, I would be a bit nervous too! But all will be just fine and you will be glad you had it done. Lots of vibes for you
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post #4 of 46
5/4/11 at 7:42am
Vibes coming from me hun! Take care of yourself!
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post #5 of 46
5/4/11 at 7:56am
Lots of from me to

I hate anything to do with eyes im quite sqeemish about them
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post #6 of 46
5/4/11 at 8:41am
I have been assured by several elderly neighbours that it is a breeze; one elderly neighbour had his removed not that long ago, and his recovery time was fast for both eyes. Also a good friend (younger than me) had his done last fall, and said it was a breeze and he forgot what seeing was really like; his recovery time was even faster than the elderly man.

Good luck with your surgery
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post #7 of 46
5/4/11 at 8:45am
Many prayers for you today. My younger sister just had both her eyes done.
She can see better, 20/20 in one eye, than she has ever been able to see in her life.
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post #8 of 46
5/4/11 at 8:47am
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Originally Posted by katachtig View Post
Of course lots of . The surgery is quite fascinating. We learned about the techniques when Aoibhe was diagnosed. At least you won't have to wear a collar for 6 weeks.
That's a relief!
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post #9 of 46
5/4/11 at 9:54am
Good luck Jan! I know it's a common surgery, but still I'd be nervous about it too. Lots of vibes for you that it all goes well.
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post #10 of 46
5/4/11 at 11:03am
Good Luck
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post #11 of 46
5/4/11 at 11:08am
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post #12 of 46
5/4/11 at 12:01pm
Best of luck tomorrow and on the 17th! Here's some vibes for a speedy recovery!
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post #13 of 46
5/4/11 at 2:26pm
Any surgery is always scary even if it is minor in nature. Since I live in an "adult lifestyle" building (translate that to mean seniors), a number of the owners here have had cataract surgery and now don't even need to wear glasses to see. Apparently I have the beginnings of cataracts and will need the operation within the next 3 years.
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post #14 of 46
5/4/11 at 3:58pm
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post #15 of 46
5/4/11 at 4:03pm
Mega calming and healing coming your way. Hope everything goes smoothly!
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post #16 of 46
5/4/11 at 7:12pm
Sending lots of vibes your way for you to stay calm and the procedure to be painless and quick!

(My mom, aunt, cousin, and several other family members have had the cataract surgery and have been able to see much better afterwards! I think you will do wonderful! )
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post #17 of 46
5/5/11 at 11:11am
Lots of that all goes well and your recovery time is short, Jan!
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post #18 of 46
5/5/11 at 4:58pm
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This is goin to be a test of my tovh typing skills as I cannto see up close...B ut I had to check in.

All wentwell this morning and the left eye isdone, I can see the TV but not thee computer screen. Cab;t wiat tilI get my new eyeglasses.

Thanks for the vbies!
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post #19 of 46
5/5/11 at 6:07pm
Jan, I 'm so glad to hear all went well! Does it take some time to heal up? Will your vision continue to improve? !!!!!!!!
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post #20 of 46
5/5/11 at 6:55pm
for a quick recovery.
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post #21 of 46
5/6/11 at 7:59am
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Well, guess my touch typing leaves a lot to be desired.

Had a post-op check up this morning. All is fine and even read a few letters on the 20/20 line. I think the vision is as good as it will get. I'm not near sighted in that eye anymore so to read I need the old spectacles and cover up the fixed eye.

Ari does look whiter and so no bath in his future. (Yeah, bathe the White Tornado. )

Thanks for all the vibes and good wishes and keep them handy for the 17th!
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post #22 of 46
5/6/11 at 8:00am
More vibes for a quick recovery.
I'm glad the operation went well.
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post #23 of 46
5/6/11 at 8:18am
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Ari does look whiter and so no bath in his future. (Yeah, bathe the White Tornado. )
So I wonder how many baths he may have had unnecessarily

I'm glad it went well and for the next one.
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post #24 of 46
5/6/11 at 2:55pm
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Ari does look whiter and so no bath in his future. (Yeah, bathe the White Tornado. )

Thanks for all the vibes and good wishes and keep them handy for the 17th!


Wow! 20/20! So we need May 17 to get here quickly!!!!
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post #25 of 46
5/6/11 at 5:11pm
Missed this thread!! Jan, so glad to hear that Round One has gone well, not that I would have expected otherwise. My Dad had both his eyes done a number of years ago, and just recently my brother has had both of his done, and all went beautifully, so we'll just keep the revved up for the 17th and you should be good to go.

(Glad you don't need to bathe the White Tornado. hehheh)
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post #26 of 46
5/6/11 at 9:10pm
Somehow I missed this one, too. I'm glad that Thursday went well, and I wish you the very best for the 17th!
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post #27 of 46
5/7/11 at 5:52am
I'm glad this went well. I suspect such a surgery is in my future, although not soon.
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post #28 of 46
5/16/11 at 6:03pm
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All things are go for the right eye Tuesday morning -

7:15am.
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post #29 of 46
5/16/11 at 6:15pm
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All things are go for the right eye Tuesday morning -

7:15am.
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post #30 of 46
5/16/11 at 6:16pm
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Originally Posted by gemlady View Post
All things are go for the right eye Tuesday morning -

7:15am.
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