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| annielaurel |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 05:26:08 AM
I will be having cataract surgery on July 19th and on August 8th. I went to the eye doctor yesterday and was tested to see if I am in need of it. Yes, after spending 3 hours there waiting and having about 4-5 different tests I set up the dates for the operation.
I am happy in knowing that I will be able to see better although with my eye problems being what they are I will still have to wear glasses because I need a prism in my glasses to see correctly. Oh, well, at least I will hopefully be able to see better.
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| nabrown42 |
Posted - Jul 26 2012 : 05:10:19 AM
Nancy, Annielaurel, I've worn glasses since I glasses 18 months old and am looking forward to getting some back on my face. I don't look like "me" when I look into the mirror. But I have to admit that being able to read without glasses is a treat. I hope we both will have fantastic outcomes from our surgeries.
Nancy B.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| annielaurel |
Posted - Jul 26 2012 : 04:39:44 AM
Nancy I am so happy for you. I noticed that things were brighter in my right eye right away. I am so looking forward to the left eye bein done next week. I will still need glasses, too, but only because my eyes see at different levels and I will still have some bluriness in my right eye. At least I won't have to wear them all the time like I do now.
Nancy
Make everyday a celebration of the heart. |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Jul 25 2012 : 8:06:15 PM
Good luck on your surgery. I will be praying for you. Keep us posted. God Bless.
Marly
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| nabrown42 |
Posted - Jul 25 2012 : 4:30:12 PM
Everything is a whole lot brighter but I don't know if it will always be like that. Will have to wait and see. Doctor gave me great news...I can be measured for glasses in two weeks instead of waiting for the second eye to heal since I only see light and movement in that eye. Hurray!
Thanks again for all the postive vibes.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| SallyT |
Posted - Jul 25 2012 : 08:57:04 AM
Prayers to you. Seeing is such a precious sense that we tend to take for granted. Know will enjoy seeing better afterward.
Sarah
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| knitnpickinatune |
Posted - Jul 25 2012 : 08:50:56 AM
Sending you good thoughts. Probably the 1st thing you'll notice is how seemingly bright things are during the day, When my Dad had his,that was his main observation. Keep us posted!!
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| nabrown42 |
Posted - Jul 24 2012 : 6:33:47 PM
My second surgery was this morning. I'm so happy that it's over and now I wait for vision to stablilze so that I can get glasses so that I can see farther than 12 inches from my nose. Doctor only fixed my close-up vision so everything is still blurry except for close reading.
Good luck to you, Nancy Annie Laurel with your surgery and thanks to all our farmgirl sisters for prayers and good wishes.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| doll58maker |
Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 5:14:13 PM
Hey girlfriend Nancy-AnnieLaurel--I found you-you are all over the place-
my mom had the surgery and it is not bad at all--don't worry. I'm not too far behind you.
love ya, GypsyGlenda
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| nabrown42 |
Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 10:31:26 AM
I had my surgery yesterday and am doing very well. I saw the doctor this morning and he's please with how the eye looks and confirmed my appointment on the 24th to have my other eye done. I can't see as well as I did with my glasses but I can see a whole lot better than I could without them. My vision should improve daily....can't wait to buy my first pair of Sally Jesse Raphael red glasses!
I pray that Nancy (Annielaurel) as a good outcome also.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| annielaurel |
Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 05:13:36 AM
You are all so wonderful. Thank you again.
Nancy
Farmgirl Sister #230l
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 06:08:19 AM
To both Nancys . . I will be praying.
I know many folks and some relatives who have had cataract surgery and have all done well, without issues. Say it's pretty much "a breeze" and are grateful for their improved vision.
CJ
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| Penny Wise |
Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 03:56:24 AM
sending prayers and positive vibes to both nancys!
i have cataracts forming and mac degeneration so i know this is in my future....
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 01:49:01 AM
Nancy, You will be in my prayers for both surgeries. I know you are looking forward to the advantages of these surgeries, but there must be some nervousness on your part, too. I hope you will feel calm throughout...
Best wishes. I'll keep looking for your updates here and at the "over 50" forum.
Marianne |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 8:43:19 PM
Prayers for your surgery. I had both eyes done last July---a week apart. I did fine. I do still have to wear glasses, though. Don't be surprised if your eyes change several times---needing new prescriptions. Just normal. Also, normal is a membrane growing back in one or both eyes. I have that in one eye. The doc will zap it out (laser) when it gets bad enough. You will be fine!
Hugs,
Portia
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 5:42:54 PM
So glad I got to meet you and your husband today , such a pleasure
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| nabrown42 |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 06:59:40 AM
Thanks for all the support Nancy and I have received. I'm sure we both will have a good outcome.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| BlackHorseFarm |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 06:54:28 AM
My mother has had both of her done. She does need glasses, but has always needed glasses. She sees much better and had no issues with the surgery.
I'm sure it will go well, but sending healthy thoughts for a quick recovery.
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| annielaurel |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 05:20:14 AM
Thank you for all the good wishes. Both the other Nancy and I appreciate all your prayers.
Nancy
Make everyday a celebration of the heart. |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 6:22:53 PM
I hope your surgery goes wonderful. I will keep you in my prayers.
Marly
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| YakLady |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 3:22:38 PM
I hope your surgery and recovery go well! Eye surgery is scary, but it can make all the difference in the world to help you see better :)
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| Farmer Judy |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 12:06:53 PM
Good luck and good health with your surgery. I just found out a couple months ago I have cateracts and didn't know it.
God bless,
Judy
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| sissarge |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 10:05:56 AM
Hope all the best for you. I went to eye Dr. last month, and she said that it will be next year about this time to have surgery. I also have the onset of night blindness, but with a promise not to drive unless emergency, she said she would not put it on drivers license until it gets really bad. I use eye drops all the time I also have dry eyes. Good Luck to the both of you who are having surgery.
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| nabrown42 |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 09:56:41 AM
Boy, I reread my posts and never in my life have I made so many typos. That's what I get for watching a rerun of NCIS with hubby at the same time. Stay cool everyone. 104 here in KY today.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| nabrown42 |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 09:52:04 AM
Thanks for the good wishes and prayers. I wish all of us have peace of mind for all of your physical and emotional problems. There are so many sisters in one kid of crisis or other on our forums. It's a blessing to have friends with empathy and an outlet for our venting.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 09:17:14 AM
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers Nancy, keep us posted.
Hugs,
Debbie
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