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Barbara K.
Quit Date: December 23, 2004
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Posted: March 4, 2010 5:44 PM Post subject: Went to retna specialist today |
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I have a macular hole in my left eye. It is something that just happens. It is like a tear in the retna. While the recovery is not so pleasant the surgery it's self shouldn't be that bad in my case because it is a small hole. If I understand it the doctor puts gas in to fill the hole which is why for 2 weeks afterwards I'll need to keep my head bent downward at all times. I will also have to sleep on my stomach which is very hard for me to do. I am going to have to pay someone to take me in for 2 weeks as I am not be left alone. There are risks even in surgery resulting in more surgery. Recovery of good vision is about 70 or 80 percent I think. I have papers to explain it more fully before I decide but I've pretty much decided to have the surgery. the doctor said if I have the surgery that I should have it in the next 2 or 3 weeks. I am so happy that there is something that can be done that worry about the not so pleasant recovery is not so worrisom. _________________
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn arouind and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
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kevin Site Admin
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Posted: March 5, 2010 10:46 PM Post subject: |
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it's always better to know what you're dealing with; glad to hear it wasn't something more serious (even though any time you're talking about an operation, it's serious, but i think you know what i mean). let us know how you're doing. _________________
keep choosing life!
kevin
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SurferOfCraves
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Posted: March 6, 2010 5:49 PM Post subject: |
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Hi Barbara, I am new to this site but wow it must be rough what you are going through right now, hang in there and keep your chin up. Your in my prayers. |
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Barbara K.
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Posted: March 6, 2010 10:25 PM Post subject: |
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Thank you Kevin and Surfer. _________________
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn arouind and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
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Barbara K. |
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Rusty
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Posted: March 7, 2010 8:05 PM Post subject: |
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Barbara, all the best to you. You have a great attitude! They can do miracles these days with health care and it sounds like all will be well.
Rusty _________________
The Buddha says: Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful. |
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essie662
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Posted: March 8, 2010 8:21 PM Post subject: |
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I'm glad to hear something can be done. I know you will take good care of yourself. Keep us updated, I'll be thinking of you! _________________
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Barbara K.
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Posted: March 9, 2010 6:32 AM Post subject: |
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Thanks Surfer, Rusty, and Essie. I've got the surgery scheduled for the 23rd of this month. _________________
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn arouind and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
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Barbara K. |
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Mary Dude
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Posted: March 10, 2010 12:22 AM Post subject: |
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wow...I can't imagine - but I know you'll do well with the surgery and recovery - keep a positive attitude - it will get you through this challenge! _________________
Mary D.
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Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness! |
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Barbara K.
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Posted: March 10, 2010 8:00 AM Post subject: |
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Thank you Mary. _________________
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn arouind and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Blessings,
Barbara K. |
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