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Across the Fence:  Having Cataract Surgery  |
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 05:26:08 AM
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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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beachymom
True Blue Farmgirl
467 Posts
Kathy
Manchester
Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 05:49:08 AM
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Good luck and many prayers are going your way, sister.
My mother had same surgery a couple of years ago and now she sees fine without glasses.
Hugs and Squishies!!
Kathy
Farmgirl Sister #3983
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 07:05:58 AM
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Nancy, Good luck with your surgery. I'm a Nanacy, too, and am having my cataract surgery on the 10th and the 24th. I'll have to continue to wear glasses after surgery but they may not be as think as the ones I now wear. After I'm all healed, I'll start treatment for macular degeration, the disease that took my mother's sight. I'm really concerned about that diagnosis.
"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." |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 08:54:43 AM
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I will keep you in my prayers.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7648 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 09:52:04 AM
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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." |
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 09:56:41 AM
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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." |
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sissarge
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Linda
Montgomery
Texas
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 10:05:56 AM
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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.
Farmgirl #946 Linda |
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 12:06:53 PM
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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
Farmgirl #3666
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
http://farmtimes.blogspot.com/ |
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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
652 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 3:22:38 PM
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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 :)
~Natalie~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana. http://mtnme.blogspot.com
Starting a family and raising Tibetan Yaks, Highland cattle, Laying hens, Muscovy ducks, Silver Fox rabbits, and a few dogs. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 6:22:53 PM
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I hope your surgery goes wonderful. I will keep you in my prayers.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 05:20:14 AM
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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. |
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BlackHorseFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Elizabeth
Chicago
IL
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 06:54:28 AM
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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.
http://countrygirlinchicago.blogspot.com/
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 06:59:40 AM
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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." |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 8:43:19 PM
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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
Wishing for the country life! |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 01:49:01 AM
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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.
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 03:56:24 AM
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sending prayers and positive vibes to both nancys!
i have cataracts forming and mac degeneration so i know this is in my future....
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
14020 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
14020 Posts |
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 05:13:36 AM
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You are all so wonderful. Thank you again.
Nancy
Farmgirl Sister #230l
Make everyday a celebration of the heart. |
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 10:31:26 AM
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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." |
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doll58maker
True Blue Farmgirl
2259 Posts
G
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 5:14:13 PM
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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
Glenda #3534
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2012 : 6:33:47 PM
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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." |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2012 : 08:50:56 AM
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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!!
http://www.mandolinbabe.biz
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mando pickin,uke strummin,banjo pickin, & fiddle sawin' Farmgirl #702 |
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SallyT
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Sarah
Buford
Georgia
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2012 : 08:57:04 AM
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Prayers to you. Seeing is such a precious sense that we tend to take for granted. Know will enjoy seeing better afterward.
Sarah
Warmth of Friendship Necessary for Life |
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2012 : 4:30:12 PM
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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." |
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Across the Fence: Having Cataract Surgery |
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Having Cataract Surgery
