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7875Judy, I did this surgery on both eyes and was a cucesso. I did, 10 years with 45 years and was free of glasses. Do not worry, it will give Tudi right!
Do not stay too much, in front of the computer.
kisses
by gramsbear
30 Apr 2011
Thanx for the good thoughts Dilceia!!! I am trying to limit my computer time, but its hard!!! Hahaha! Hugs coming your way!!! Judy
46919My mom who is 92 had this done several yrs. ago and has the best eye sight. Glad yours went well. The waiting is always the worse.
6596I had one eye done a year and a half ago. I, too, knew it was just routine and I'd had worse operations in the past. But someone cutting into my eye was not my idea of fun. However, I've had no trouble since. Hardest part was the no lifting for 6 weeks - before you know it you need that heavy saucepan from the lower shelf of a kitchen cupboard. Or have to move your sewing machine. lol
Glad you are OK! Hope the next one is not so scary now!
145191My best friend had both eyes (a week apart) done a few weeks ago. There was nothing to it. She can now see perfectly. It really is amazing what they can do these days. So pleased that all went well for you.
253107Whither thou goest, so go I.
I am so glad it wasn't painfull for you and I thank you for sharing this info.
MIL (aged 92 in May) had both her eyes done and she can see better than both Ray and me, doesn't even need glasses. Makes me so jealous!!!!
Hugs n roses, Meganne
122864Thank God Judy for our wonderful doctors and nurses. Any surgery fills us with anxiety and I am so glad you are now on the road to recovery. I reckon as we all get older our backs give us "beans" so I am praying that your pain medication will get that under control. God bless you and take care. Love and blessings Chris
234253It's only "next to nothing" when it it on someone else! Hope you get along okay and that all your embroidery threads will be the right colors!
by gramsbear
29 Apr 2011
Never thought to check on the thread colors!!! hahaha! Thanx and Blessings, Judy
by rachap
30 Apr 2011
I bet you'll be surprised. After my aunt had her done she realized she didn't need to replace her dingy living room furniture!
8227Good to hear Judy, they tell me I should have mine done but keep putting it off, figure as long as I can still see it can't be that bad....know I will have to give in and have it done one of these days...take care and keep smiling... hugs x0x0x0
by gramsbear
29 Apr 2011
Now I wish I would have went sooner for mine. I can't wait to get the other eye done! Thanx and Blessings, Judy
27071Judy I had mine done and when the last one was done I had eye lids up lifted because the left one drooped so bad it was interfearing eith my eye site when I woke up the next day I looked like I had been punched in the face. but was so happy that I could see so well when the swelling was gone .I wore glasses that were so thick the looked like the bottom of a coke bottle.now I only have to wear glases to read small print or fine sewing.
hugs Lena
32767Judy, thanks for the update. Hope you have your next surgery done nice and early. Hugs Yvonne
132773Great Gramsbear. Hubby has had several surgeries on his eyes...he is a special case but is so glad he can see much better. Has to have one more to correct astigmatism then he is done. He still will wear his glasses he says because he doesn't like his looks without...men, go figure. I have one worse than the other and had been going without glasses for most things since having the RK surgery for nearsightedness back in the 90's but now am back in glasses till the cataracts are corrected. Glad you are doing good except for the back. That will be my same problem.
4436That's great news! Try to arrange your next appt for first thing in the morning. By the way--what was your first meal after surgery?
by gramsbear
29 Apr 2011
Next appt is in AM. You will laugh at what I wanted. We had some turkey & gravy in fridge and I wanted that over waffles! It was delicious!!! Thanx and Blessings, Judy
12707My daughter, who has Downs Syndrone, had genetically induced cataracts, but had them
removed surgically six weeks between surgeries, a
few years ago. As she is mildly mentally handicapped, the doctor was waiting for me to help
decide for her, as when the surgery was actually necessary, rather than have him do it prematurely.
Over a period of two or three years, I watched for clues to indicate she was having more difficulty seeing, then finally told the doctor it was time. I will never ever forget after the cataracts were removed from the first eye, she enthusiastically stated, "Oh, mama, the colors are so pretty now!" I choked with tears, thinking I should have given the "go ahead" sooner. She had both eyes done, and all went well.
You will be so glad you can see in vivid colors once again! Having cataracts is kinda like viewing the world in black and white, I believe. Take care, and take a deep breath, now that you know what it is like, you can relax! You're half way back to good vision! Angel
by gramsbear
29 Apr 2011
I am so pleased about your daughters eyes! I imagine she is pleased to!!! I know the colors are so much prettier & bright in the one I had done! Thanx and Blessings, Judy
12500Judy, praise the Lord that you are ok - do whatever they tell you to do and rest alot. I can't even get an eye exam without it being bad on me - you now when they blow that little bit of air into your eye - that freaks me right out - I can't imagine surgery and it not be awful. Glad things went well and don't do the next one too fast, either. Love!
by lenamae
29 Apr 2011
Shirlene it does not hurt and no soreness they just put some drops in your eye and give you a IV when you wake up you will be suprised you can see so well.
hugs Lenamae
by gramsbear
29 Apr 2011
I was awake through my surgery, but with eye drops to numb it, there was no pain! I am so Thankful it is over on at least one eye!!! Thanx and Blessings, Judy
211078That's wonderful news Judy, I am very happy that you are doing sew well! Now you can take your arthritus meds & start to feel even better! I will keep you in my prayers & please keep us updated here @ cute!Hugs Loralye
299557My eye doctor told me that I will have them too, surgeries are getting lot easier nowdays. When scheduling that day, you may ask your doctor, but they only want you 8 hours prior surgery with no food. That is what he told me last week. I asked him I just need to have a ultrasound of the liver because the test came abnormal, but I do not worry about cancer this time, I know it is going to be just fat, LOL. Hugs and get well soon.
by gramsbear
29 Apr 2011
I will be Praying for you and Thanx for sharing this info. Thanx and Blessings, Judy
60484Grams I have had cataracts off both my eyes & I do not consider it a next to nothing surgery. You need to try & get them to schedule early in the AM. So you don't have to go so long with nothing in your stomach. My back was what hurt me. I have a hard time lying on my back & that's what I had to do for ea. of mine. Just keep those drops going & I'm sure you will do fine./Lillian
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72397Glad you are doing well. One word of caution. Make sure the eye you had done is okay before doing the next eye. My older brother had his done two weeks apart and told the surgeon his vision was a bit cloudy with the first eye at the time of the second eye surgery, the surgeon pooh poohed it as nothing. Come to find out he had blood clots in the optical nerve, and got them in the second eye also, and since is 95% blind. A freak thing, but make sure the first eye is doing well. When I have mine done I will put 4-6 months between surgeries.
by gramsbear
29 Apr 2011
I am so sad for your brother, and Thanx for the advice. Thanx and Blessings, Judy
10494Thank you for letting us know Judy; get well soon, and just think how much this will help with your embroidery! Rest and relax; the next surgery should be a breeze.
*4u!
Hugs,
Jacqueline
70914I can understand why you would have been scared. The thought of something being cut on my eyeball freaks me out. I am glad you are now not afraid of having the 2nd one done.
109762I have had both eyes done. You will be so glad when it all over with. It is painless and takes no time at all, but nevertheless, we do get apprehensive. Everything is so much clearer, and I can even drive at night now. I, too, don't have to wear glasses now for my driver license.
6963i'm sooo happy that everything went well for you!! you are such a giving, wonderful person. good for you! susan
17727A few years ago I had cataracts removed from both eyes...a week apart. I had no fear as I felt I was in good hands...God's and the doctor's,and all my cyber-friends sending good thoughts my way. Can't beat those odds!.
It was the first time in my driving career that I had a license with no glasses!
Be sure you put the eyedrops in when you should.
It will be wonderful to see colors the way they should be seen.
839I have heard that eye surgery is painless, but it would freak me out. I hope your legs feel better now.
19430No surgery can be called a "nothing surgery". For the patient it is a scary thing. Follow the Dr's orders and take care. Love Marg
24824People seem to be apprehensive about having surgery. Your next surgery will be a breeze now that you got through this one and know what to expect. Take it easy for a few day and let your eye get some rest.
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