Guest guest Posted March 29, 2002 Report Share Posted March 29, 2002 This is great Elaine, May your eyes be good as new in a short while. My Mother had cataract sugery in 2000 and has thoroughly enjoyed not having to wear her glasses all the time. Be blessed, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2002 Report Share Posted March 29, 2002 Dear Elaine...I'm so grateful you are 'cataract free " and that you had a wonderful doctor...to say nothing of your fantastic hubby. I rejoice with you! Hugs of Hope... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2002 Report Share Posted March 29, 2002 Hi Elaine, I am so glad your surgery is behind you. Rest now and let us know how you are feeling. Best Wishes, Lynn ---------- > From: elaine <elainer@...> > thrive <fibro-thrive >; RA <RA-Support >; dfan <dfan-christian > > Subject: [ ] Surgery update > Date: Thursday, March 28, 2002 9:10 PM > > Dear friends, > > Just wanted you to know that I am ok. > > Today's surgery on my left eye turned out to be a bit > more complicated and the " numbing " wore off and the > surgeon had to pause in the middle to have his assistant > get more " numbing stuff " and put it in my eye and then he > waited for it to work.. Dr. Salisbury is one FANTASTIC > doctor. I was a bit more 'uptight' before the surgery and > he actually came into the pre-op area and talked to me > twice before the surgery AND twice after!! > I was starting to " chicken out " about asking for the > Versed during the surgery, and when the anesthesiologist > asked me if I still wanted it, Dr. Salisbury took over and > told her YES, He wanted me to have it! Don't think many > surgeons would do that! > > All in all the surgery went ok. I have a bit more pain > today, but my FANTASTIC husband is keeping me > on the Darvon, as he was instructed to do.. > Bandages come off tomorrow! Now both eyes > will be " cataract free " ! > > My time " out of bed " is just about up.. so will write more > when I can. > > May God continue to provide each of us with a measure of > STRENGTH, WISDOM and PEACE. > > elaine > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2002 Report Share Posted March 31, 2002 Elaine, I hope your pain has subsided by today. Great news that both eyes are finished now! [ ] Surgery update > Dear friends, > > Just wanted you to know that I am ok. > > Today's surgery on my left eye turned out to be a bit > more complicated and the " numbing " wore off and the > surgeon had to pause in the middle to have his assistant > get more " numbing stuff " and put it in my eye and then he > waited for it to work.. Dr. Salisbury is one FANTASTIC > doctor. I was a bit more 'uptight' before the surgery and > he actually came into the pre-op area and talked to me > twice before the surgery AND twice after!! > I was starting to " chicken out " about asking for the > Versed during the surgery, and when the anesthesiologist > asked me if I still wanted it, Dr. Salisbury took over and > told her YES, He wanted me to have it! Don't think many > surgeons would do that! > > All in all the surgery went ok. I have a bit more pain > today, but my FANTASTIC husband is keeping me > on the Darvon, as he was instructed to do.. > Bandages come off tomorrow! Now both eyes > will be " cataract free " ! > > My time " out of bed " is just about up.. so will write more > when I can. > > May God continue to provide each of us with a measure of > STRENGTH, WISDOM and PEACE. > > elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Dear Group, I wanted to update you all on my children's sling surgeries and tell you I posted some pictures if you would like to see their results. (under " Nils & Ebba " ) The surgeries were about a month ago and went very well. Compared to the sling surgery Nils had at 4 months, this different technique was MUCH better. They both had less swelling, healed much faster, and now have good eye shape and lift. Ebba was 7 months old at the time of the surgery, and now after one month you can hardly see any scars at all. Nils' scars are a bit more red, but all the swelling is gone unlike his first surgery when it took months to look normal. We redid Nils' slings now because the original sling in Nils' left eye slipped and stopped working. The technique uses silicone string in a sheath with only one cut right above the eyebrow and then 2 small cuts under the eyelid. Our doctor is Dr. on at the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis). A couple of the pictures in Ebba's folder include me. I had sling surgery when I was 6 yrs old using facia lata from my leg. I also had the inner eye reconstruction surgery at 8 yrs old. I am now 41. My older sister, father, grandfather, great grandmother and great great grandfather also have/had BPES. Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Dearest Tess: Tho I have not posted much lately, I have tried to read everything and you have been in my thoughts and my prayers...............glad to know you are home..........................keep hanging in there girl........you are amazing!!! Many hugs Pat In so Ore Grammi B <grammi_love@...> wrote: Hi Friends...I mad my hernia repair and panniculectomy last Wednesday...all went well. They removed 14+ pounds of redundant skin, and tissue. The doctors are very happy with the incisions...though my abdomen looks like it is covered in train tracks. I am home now, and my best friend will be here another day or so. The kids have been wonderful, as usual, and I know I am blessed. The pain has been off & on...it woke me up a little bit ago, but at times isn't as bad...more of a discomfort and sensation of pressure, and 'fullness " . My experience with the hospital was mixed...though all were kind, there were some big communication gaffs regarding when I could get up and start walking (was supposed to at 8am Thursday, but did not start til 7:30pm Thursday) and NO night time meds were ordered. I was pretty frustrated as I had done everything I was asked to do, but they dropped the ball. But, I believe it was truly just a goof up and when I assertively though tearfully expressed myself, they really worked on getting things straightened out. Thank you for your prayers and support. Love... Tess [ ] Tawny~ Happy New Year,.... (((((((((((((((((Tawny)))))))))))))))))))) ...a blessed, lovely & healthy New Year to you, sweetie. Much love & many hugs... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Dearest Tess: Tho I have not posted much lately, I have tried to read everything and you have been in my thoughts and my prayers...............glad to know you are home..........................keep hanging in there girl........you are amazing!!! Many hugs Pat In so Ore Grammi B <grammi_love@...> wrote: Hi Friends...I mad my hernia repair and panniculectomy last Wednesday...all went well. They removed 14+ pounds of redundant skin, and tissue. The doctors are very happy with the incisions...though my abdomen looks like it is covered in train tracks. I am home now, and my best friend will be here another day or so. The kids have been wonderful, as usual, and I know I am blessed. The pain has been off & on...it woke me up a little bit ago, but at times isn't as bad...more of a discomfort and sensation of pressure, and 'fullness " . My experience with the hospital was mixed...though all were kind, there were some big communication gaffs regarding when I could get up and start walking (was supposed to at 8am Thursday, but did not start til 7:30pm Thursday) and NO night time meds were ordered. I was pretty frustrated as I had done everything I was asked to do, but they dropped the ball. But, I believe it was truly just a goof up and when I assertively though tearfully expressed myself, they really worked on getting things straightened out. Thank you for your prayers and support. Love... Tess [ ] Tawny~ Happy New Year,.... (((((((((((((((((Tawny)))))))))))))))))))) ...a blessed, lovely & healthy New Year to you, sweetie. Much love & many hugs... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hello all. 1 week into the process and the pain is a little less. I was late for my meds once and have had the opportunity to see the pain extreme. I will not do this again. I don't have much to write, since I will not actually talk to the surgeon for another week, when he will remove the cast & stiches, xray and decide whether I'm going back into another cast or he will put me into a boot. I am going to start to do whatever excersise I can do for the rest of my body probably starting Saturday. I can already feel & see weakness from just being seditary so long. Does anyone have any sit & be fit excersises they can contribute? defman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi Defman,  I'm still in the post-recovery phase myself and feeling the need to fight the weakness also, so I can relate.  Did they give you an Incentive Spirometer after your surgery? After general anesthesia, it's an important device to get all parts of the lungs working again. The exercises can be done every hour for a few weeks after surgery. It's good exercise for the core too, in addition to the lungs. (You can youtube it, to see how the exercises are done. They can be done without a device too. Or, the local pharmacy may be able to deliver one to you.)  For other exercises, I would recommend going to Youtube and putting in keywords such as " Chair Tai Chi " or " Chair Workout " . The Tai Chi exercises are really gentle, but reduce stress and improve breathing and they can be done in a chair.  Just changing position every 30 minutes, getting up and down frequently or in-and-out of bed (even if you don't walk around), showering/dressing, etc., can also help. Every movement makes a difference.  From: defman <defman555@...> Subject: Re: Surgery update Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 10:28 AM  Hello all. 1 week into the process and the pain is a little less. I was late for my meds once and have had the opportunity to see the pain extreme. I will not do this again.  I don't have much to write, since I will not actually talk to the surgeon for another week, when he will remove the cast & stiches, xray and decide whether I'm going back into another cast or he will put me into a boot. I am going to start to do whatever excersise I can do for the rest of my body probably starting Saturday. I can already feel & see weakness from just being seditary so long. Does anyone have any sit & be fit excersises they can contribute? defman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Sorry but you actually made me chuckle about never being late again on the meds. It's a good sign that you are maintaining a sense of humor. Life is just too short to be so serious. Additionally, glad you are getting better. My prayers remain with you. RbQ " Let Not The Ego Produce Evil " http://www.charcot-marie-tooth.org/ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of defman Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 10:28 AM Subject: Re: Surgery update Hello all. 1 week into the process and the pain is a little less. I was late for my meds once and have had the opportunity to see the pain extreme. I will not do this again. I don't have much to write, since I will not actually talk to the surgeon for another week, when he will remove the cast & stiches, xray and decide whether I'm going back into another cast or he will put me into a boot. I am going to start to do whatever excersise I can do for the rest of my body probably starting Saturday. I can already feel & see weakness from just being seditary so long. Does anyone have any sit & be fit excersises they can contribute? defman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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