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Offline Toneman

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Cataract Sugery
« on: May 05, 2012, 10:54:33 pm »
Well, as some of ya'll have already wished me well, just letting everyone know I will be having my 2nd(this time left eye) cataract surgery Wednesday May 9. The right eye has progressed well, so maybe after this left one is done I will be able to see again! Right now, with one good eye and one bad eye, my sight has been terrible. (Not so bad I can't scroll! LOL) The magnifyer and light have been a blessing! But, as with the right eye surgery, doc says no saw dust for two weeks !! OUCH! But, will have a few patterns ready to cut when two weeks is up!

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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2012, 11:42:39 pm »
Well good luck Tony! I have the same problem. Right eye was done about ten years ago and the left one needs to be done. I don't have insurance, so I can't get it done :'(
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2012, 03:19:39 am »
Hope all goes well for you Tony.

Dan that stinks.  Does it cost a lot to have it done privately?  We have a system that you get put on a waiting list to get it done free, you may have to wait a couple of years but you will get done.  Plus you get it done sooner if you have health cover.

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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2012, 05:06:00 am »
Sorry to hear that Dan. I hope something comes up for you soon. You take care of your eyes, we have only one chance (or maybe two) with our eyes. Please be careful. Best wishes.
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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2012, 06:09:13 am »
I hope all goes well for you and you are back to seeing  and making sawdust soon!  My thoughts will be with you on Wednesday! 

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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2012, 07:47:48 am »
all the best to you for your Cataract Sugery.


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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2012, 08:05:31 am »
Well Tony, I wish you a good surgery and a quick recovery.
hope things will be better in a blink of an eye ;)
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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2012, 11:17:36 am »
Good luck Tony....I was told last Thursday that I also need cataract surgery. They say all health problems stems from your genes, therefore, we must be related??? ::).  Ron
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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2012, 11:56:36 am »
I hope the surgery goes well, I had my left eye done a few years ago and it turned out great; I'm close to needing my right eye done and hope it turns out as good as the first.
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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2012, 03:24:17 pm »
Laurie is going in for her first surgery tomorrow thankfully our neighbor can do the driving, I don't believe I'm up to driving that far yet, 5 miles is about my limit for now.
Twisting the wheel still brings twinges in my chest, and I sure don't want another setback like the mower fiasco.
The DR told her that her vision will improve almost immediatly, but she will have to wear an eye patch for a while to protect it while it heals. I know she is looking forward to getting it done and over with, as with anything of this nature there is stress involved.
I probably should have her Manhattan mixed and poured when she gets home!  ;D
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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2012, 05:23:58 pm »
 ;) ;) ;) Follow Doc's orders and U should be fine.... will watch for U to return with many pix.
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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2012, 06:06:46 pm »
Here's lookin' at you  :D You will enjoy seeing the bright bright world again and time will speed by.
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« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2012, 08:27:05 pm »
Eventually have to get both done but Dr. says..."You tell me when you are ready."

I am about ready to say lets do it but it takes two Dr.'s and 3 nurses just to put drops in my eyes so not sure if I can handle it.

I am a wimp when it comes to pain in the eyes!!!!!!!

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Re: Cataract Sugery
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2012, 08:29:44 pm »
There is no pain GB! or at least when I had my right eye done. I did have floater for a while that were uncomfortable, but no pain!
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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2012, 08:36:19 pm »
FLOATER?
Hell I have had them for years! Sometimes I feel like I am seeing the world through a spider web!

And the Dr. says there is nothing he can do about them except make them appear clearer! Oh Joy!

But like so many other things in my life I have learned to ignore them...

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