Re eye surgery, other surgery, and CMT

[Guest guest]

Alan,here.

I just read an article in our newspaper about a study on Lasik type

eye surgeries that indicated it may not be as problem-free as

previously thought. The study showed a significant number of people

having post operative problems and dry eyes was one of the main

problems reported.

On the other hand, I have a herniated lumbar disc that is damaged so

much the doc says microscopic surgery is not an option, only open-

back surgery with spinal fusion. The ortho doc seemed knowledgeable

about CMT and said that he did not want to do the surgery because I

would not heal near as fast as a normal person and might take 1-2

years to recover fully! I have also had 4 other surgeries in the

past for torn ligaments in both elbows and left rotator cuff and torn

cartilage in left knee. In each of those cases, it took me much

longer to recover than the docs expected, but the important thing is

that I did fully recover.

Thanks,

Alan