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Wish Me Luck, Surgery Today
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| May29, 2012
| swampsniper
Posted on 05/29/2012 2:29:21 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER
Cataract surgery at 7:45 this morning, I've put it off as long as I can. They will work on my right eye today.
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Health/Medicine; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: cataract; surgery
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To: SWAMPSNIPER
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posted on
05/29/2012 5:08:06 AM PDT
by
Ratman83
To: SWAMPSNIPER
BTW if you wear glasses to correct astigmatism, just remove the lens that they do the surgery on and you will still be able to see to do most things, even drive. That is what we did with mine, until it was healed enough for a new RX. And NO they do not correct for astigmatism with cataract implants. I’m still in multi-focals for that.
And see the Optometrist on Thursday for a new set of lenses....that is the weird part for me I need stronger glasses each year on fixed implants. But then again I have Fibromyalgia and that is one of the reasons behind needing yearly new RX’s as the eye muscles are impacted by it.
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posted on
05/29/2012 5:08:23 AM PDT
by
GailA
(Any congress critter or president who FAILS to keep faith with the Military, WON'T keep faith with U)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
My Dad had cataract surgery on both eyes.Both procedures went off without a hitch.You'll be fine! Just make sure you follow the doctor's post op instructions to the letter.
To: SWAMPSNIPER
good luck!
please check in with us as soon as you can.
44
posted on
05/29/2012 5:09:27 AM PDT
by
mom4kittys
(See you in another life, brotha)
To: mom4kittys
45
posted on
05/29/2012 5:11:39 AM PDT
by
Ueriah
To: SWAMPSNIPER
If you’re ready for the surgery, you’re already through the toughest part. The tests and prep work were far worse. Howver, it is not unusual for the cataracts to return after a while, so this may not be your last visit.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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posted on
05/29/2012 5:19:36 AM PDT
by
IronJack
(=)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
47
posted on
05/29/2012 6:40:15 AM PDT
by
E. Pluribus Unum
(Government is the religion of the sociopath.)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
By now you’re probably done, with a bandage over your right eye. I had both of mine done in my late 30s, with excellent results. When the bandage is removed, you’ll be amazed at how bright and clear everything is, and you’ll be back to normal in no time!
To: SWAMPSNIPER
My 89 year old mother just had her second eye done. Its a snap.
49
posted on
05/29/2012 7:33:13 AM PDT
by
Georgia Girl 2
(The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
50
posted on
05/29/2012 7:36:17 AM PDT
by
GOPJ
( "A Dog In Every Pot" - freeper ETL)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Rotsa Ruck Swamper !
Cadaracts r reely good car!
(As politically incorrect as I can get)
51
posted on
05/29/2012 8:13:57 AM PDT
by
Tainan
(Cogito, ergo conservatus sum)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Wish you luck? How bout I pray for you?
Prayers up!
52
posted on
05/29/2012 8:14:39 AM PDT
by
rightly_dividing
(This space available--inquire within)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
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posted on
05/29/2012 9:59:50 AM PDT
by
opbuzz
(Right way, wrong way, Marine way)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Praying for a swift recovery! Praise God!
54
posted on
05/29/2012 1:37:18 PM PDT
by
skr
(May God confound the enemy)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Prayers for you. Hoping your recovery is quick and you end up with *eagle eyes*!!!!
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posted on
05/29/2012 1:44:09 PM PDT
by
Daffynition
(Our forefathers would be shooting by now.)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Good luck, Swampy. Hope it will be an easy fix for your eye.
Grumpy
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Good luck, pal ..................................................... FRegards
57
posted on
05/29/2012 6:23:06 PM PDT
by
gonzo
( Buy more ammo, dammit! You should already have the firearms ... FRegards)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
I've had both eyes done [by Dr. "Fred Flintstone" at the V.A.] and it's worth it. Hope you are going to a doctor that uses a laser and not a hammer and chisel; if so, the process is a breeze.
FYI: because your eye will not dilate or contract normally, make sure you get the ID card for the lens implant and carry it with you, just like a med bracelet. EMT's need that kind of info.
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posted on
05/30/2012 6:46:17 AM PDT
by
ex91B10
(We've tried the Soap Box,the Ballot Box and the Jury Box; one box left.)
To: ex91B10; All
I just got back from having the eye cap removed. I read every line on the chart but the smallest and am seeing colors so vivid it's like a new experience. The cataracts creep up on you and you don't know what you're missing until they really get bad.
I am scheduled for surgery on my left eye in 3 weeks.
No pain at all, just some slight itching.
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posted on
05/30/2012 7:42:29 AM PDT
by
SWAMPSNIPER
(The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
To: SWAMPSNIPER
Ahhhh, the ultimate vanity to ask strangers to wish you luck. But seriously, Good Luck! Hope you are excited for the new view.
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posted on
05/30/2012 7:46:27 AM PDT
by
cornfedcowboy
(Trust in God, but empty the clip.)
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