I am so frustrated about my upcoming eye surgery

Medusa said:
Yes, but they can do it gently, nicely. Thankfully, there are still some that do and I do realize things have changed for them as well. It's the system.
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Did they tell you the actual risk of each item on the list? If not, they should have!
 

Medusa said:
I'm not sure... :/
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They would have said something like only 1/10,000 people have had this happen. The docs know the risks, or they can find out.

I asked when I had surgery recently, even though I would have had it no matter what. Otherwise, the list of possible "complications" would have made me extremely anxious.
 
It's definitely very daunting and difficult, to get through all of the procedures before and after surgeries, and to deal with all of their scheduling and mis-starts and calls and paperwork, and messages that contradict each other, etc..... and the distances to some of the hospitals, as well.

I hope this one will go easier and better than expected, somehow, @debodun
That doc did not inspire confidence, but that might not really relate directly to your results. Could be countless reasons she presented things the way she did. We'll hope for good results for you!

I hope you found some way to arrange your aftercare, and to prevent your having to go in person to get your own meds at the pharmacy afterwards, like you had to go multiple times, last time.

Very difficult to get thru things like this, without more helpers, but still we will hope for the best for you, this coming week, Deb.
 
WheatenLover said:
They would have said something like only 1/10,000 people have had this happen. The docs know the risks, or they can find out.

I asked when I had surgery recently, even though I would have had it no matter what. Otherwise, the list of possible "complications" would have made me extremely anxious.
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Exactly. I would have had my proceedures no matter what, as well. So, I sign the forms and get on with it; no need for them to scare the daylights out of me. Well, they need to, probably by law, but I don't need it.
 
debodun said:
I just got th2 call for my surgery time...it's 7:30 am but they want me there are 5:45 am. And I have to take 2 showers - One tonight and one in the morning. I only had to do that once for the previous surgery - in the morning. My drive will be here at 5 am!
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I needed a weird kind of cataract repaired about 5 years ago. A few annoying hoops to jump through were nothing in comparison to the payoff of having my vision fully restored.

So what if you have to get up early and take two showers within 12 hours? They're trying to minimize the presence of bacteria to reduce the possibility of infection in your eye. Seems like a good thing.

Try to keep a good thought and a positive attitude, Deb. Keep us posted.
 
debodun said:
I just got th2 call for my surgery time...it's 7:30 am but they want me there are 5:45 am. And I have to take 2 showers - One tonight and one in the morning. I only had to do that once for the previous surgery - in the morning. My drive will be here at 5 am!
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Your drive is a wonderful person to get up around 4am & get you at 5! What a good person!

The best of luck for you deb!
 
I really feel for her, but she volunteered and stepped in the quicksand. She not only has to get herself ready, but also has to bring her sister who can't be left alone because of Alzheimer's. I'm surprised with all the people in church only 2 stepped forward and offered to help; some probably don't even have anywhere near the problems she has. I've offered to buy her and her sister lunch, even stop for soft ice cream, but she always has a reason she can't. Won't even let me top off her gas tank. At least she only has to drive about 4 miles to my house.
 
Back home now. The surgery went as well as could be expected. My intra-ocular lens didn't get displaced as the surgeon first feared. She did say that she doiscovered a "filament" inside my eye which she attempted to flush out, but was unsuccessful. I still have to lay face down a goodly part of every hour, so I just wanted to leave a message, then I have to resume the position.
 
debodun said:
Back home now. The surgery went as well as could be expected. My intra-ocular lens didn't get displaced as the surgeon first feared. She did say that she doiscovered a "filament" inside my eye which she attempted to flush out, but was unsuccessful. I still have to lay face down a goodly part of every hour, so I just wanted to leave a message, then I have to resume the position.
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Thanks for letting us know that you're ok. Hope all works out well.
 
My eye after second surgery (scroll down to see - some people may be too squeamish to look). Don't be alarmed by the purple marks, they were made by the surgeon to let her know which eye she had to work on.The pupil is dilated probably from the eye drops she used this morning.



















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It is hard, I am so sorry. I was lucky enough to have my son come stay with me for a couple of days after a hip replacement. I was surprised I did so well, I would have groceries delivered and they would always bring in to the front hall. They took care to put all the perishables together so I could deal with the other things when I could. I could not be up for long periods so I just focused on getting some easy things cooked and keeping clean. Just a shower can wear you down. Take it slow and careful in everything. I don't know your circumstances but you need to be make sure you don't put your self in a situation where you could take a fall.
 
Update - Today is one week post-op on my second retinal re-attachment surgery. I won't post a photo of my eye since some people are sensitive. If you WANT to see it, PM me. It's still pretty sore and looks it, too. I can see, but like after the previous procedure, it is murky, blurry and distorted. My next follow-up with the doctor is Thursday.
 
debodun said:
Update - Today is one week post-op on my second retinal re-attachment surgery. I won't post a photo of my eye since some people are sensitive. If you WANT to see it, PM me. It's still pretty sore and looks it, too. I can see, but like after the previous procedure, it is murky, blurry and distorted. My next follow-up with the doctor is Thursday.
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Take care, Deb. I hope this time around, there are no issues. 🤗
 

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