Cataract surgery, Just had my first eye done today
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Comments (2)My Opthamalogist did my cataract surgery, making my right eye for closeup viewing and my left for distance - I LOVE it - no more glasses! I have had no problems since my surgery and, 2 1/2 years after the surgery, I am starting to read normal-size print without glasses - mine was a 100% success, imho!...See MoreMy daughter had knee surgery today
Comments (12)Sending a prayer that all goes well. My first knee operation was on both knees at the same time (not a smart move, as I didn't have a leg to stand on!), but I was in my early 30's, so it went well. The problem was the therapy that followed. They were too aggressive and I ended up re-tearing the meniscus in one knee. Therapy is critical, but it shouldn't be done to the point where it really hurts....See MoreCataract surgery in my near future!
Comments (17)rhizo_1 - I just want to say that the procedure is done under a local - at least in Ontario, Canada. My husband had cataracts removed (he still wears glasses - with a strong prescription - but apparently sees better than he ever did?!). Wonderful, I guess. But I am terrified of having to have cataract surgery because I burn off locals and generals very quickly. I saw my husband being given the pre-surgery local - and they wheeled him away a short time later. If it had been me, the local would have worn off before the doctor left my bedside. I am far from being the only person with this issue. I can't take anything that would make the normal person drowsy - it has the opposite affect (and of course the non-drowsy products double that affect). Tylenol 3 is out because of the codeine. Sleeping pills are out for same reason. I once had the Cdn. equivalent of Ambien - well, 5 days later I was still up. So just in case you are one of the people who are very sensitive to being sedated I just thought I would mention it. Procedures in themselves do not scare me. I had a large mole removed from my face - the doctor told me I wouldn't feel anything for at least 2 hours - well it was 5 minutes. The "happy shot" before general surgery does not take and so on. I hope all goes well with your surgery and that you are not like me! But have it done - to both eyes....See MoreRhizo, your cataract surgery?
Comments (15)Apparently, the lazer adjustment is very common. I was told about it during my first consultation appointment. It's even considered a non-billable procedure. Jasdip, I wonder why the long wait prior to the surgery? I was told to not have anything by mouth after midnight; I signed in at 6:30, was ushered to the prep room by 7:00 where there was nonstop activity for a good hour....then into the surgical room. Abracadabra....I was back home not too long after that. My doctor does all of his surgical procedures in a great surgical center, shared by several other doctors for their minor outpatient stuff. Boy, talk about streamlined! Wonderfully efficient and well trained staff, it's really something. Jasdip, I've been keeping all of my drops (three different kinds) together in a small Ziploc bag. It helps keep them all corralled together in their original packing. I'll pick up refills on all of them today so I can start the routine on my other eye tomorrow....See MoreUser
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