Update on Dee's eye surgery

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Received from Dee today.

Ora

HI all, An update with the cataract eye surgery.

I thought it didn't work as I could barely see out of it all day yesterday after

the surgery. And sure enuf there 'WAS' a mixup in the lens (my only hesitation,

wouldn't ya just know it) but the doctor said he knew about it the week before

and he HAD to change the order... because the lens they 'were' going to put in

that eye could not be made strong enough for me to see out of and that I was an

'exceptional' case. *GRIN...Of course*.. LOL

The problem was he hadn't told me he did that and there I was putting a hold on

everything... *grin*...Finally two hours later, once we got it all straightened

out I said 'ok let's go for it'. But when it was overwith and I still couldn't

see very good at all, I was really getting concerned, (Jack even more than me)

but no pain at all, just a small little ache but I couldn't see clearly out of

it either. Others had told me they saw beautifully almost immediately.

Also no idea of what was in the twilight sleep (you're awake but in a zombie

zone) but when I got home I slept 5 hours, up for maybe two, then slept another

9 hrs.. I go out so easily, talk about a cheap date. *chuckle*

Anyway early this morning, (still not being able to see clearly) was a followup

with the doctor (thank goodness)... and apparently there was extreme pressure in

my eye and it was filled with a milky fluid (everything I saw had this milky

white cloud or fog over it like looking thru smoke).. so he had to drain that

with a needle (didn't hurt tho) and water gushed out of my eye down my cheek,

but immediately it was about 80% better with the vision. *whew* I did sweat

that one out I can tell you thinking it didn't work.

PLUS he's got some sort of a dilation medication in the eye.. 'purposely' so

that I can't focus in to read, (Or see the computer *DRATS*). He says that will

take 10 to 12 days to wear off and the vision should be excellent from then on

(near, middle and far). Meanwhile I'm not allowed much reading or computer use

(sob sob) .... and the other eye is scheduled for mid July.... (as long as this

one is ok)... which he assures me it will be. Much relieved believe me!

*smile*

So that's where it's at for now, but it also means I can't be here on line much

and I'm not receiving group mail either (so anything to the group I won't see)

but I know you're in very good hands with everyone helping out and especially

for our 'newbies', so thank you all in advance and to say keep the faith you

new members and know there is hope and help out here.

Thank you for all of your good thoughts and prayers, it's so much appreciated,

and it's gonna be just fine, but meanwhile you know I'll miss not being here big

time! but I'll be back.

Hugs to all,

Luv

Dee ~