Detached retina/not the best Christnas present

GeorgAz · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 815 Location: Scottsdale

I had emergency surgery Sat night to reatach the retina in my right eye(good one)...It was terrifying as my left eye had the same surgery in '82 and lost some vision. I got down on my knees and prayed in the hospital that I would be able to work and see after...there were no other options or guarantees..Thank God I had an excellent surgeon, Dr. Kumar Rao,of Retinal Consultants of Az.,skilled and compassionate. You never know what life will throw your way and I am so thankful to be able to type this message today. It was a reality check for me...anytime from now on,that anything in my body is doing something out of the ordinary, I will seek help immediately! Another life lesson!

Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Loosing eyesight scares me more than anything! Glad your surgery went well!

desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Glad your surgery worked out well - Its kinda scary.
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Shawn · Posted: 12/19/2005, 1:44 pm Post subject:

How true, we forget how our quality of life depends on health. I'm glad it went well for you.
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JW · Posted: 12/19/2005, 5:19 pm Post subject:

So glad it went well!

Now continue to get out and enjoy the beauty. Make each one count!
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BoyNhisDog · Posted: 12/19/2005, 5:30 pm Post subject:

I hope all continues to go well for you Georga. I know how you feel as I lost the central vision in my right eye six years ago. I only have peripheral vision in that eye now, no stereo vision at all. When you get down to one......... Well, lets just say that sight is my favorite sense. Hearing is a good one as well. Winston would make a poor service dog. Mr. Green

Good luck to you.
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Hikngrl · Posted: 12/19/2005, 6:31 pm Post subject:

God bless you! I am glad all is well. There is so much to see!
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Trishness · Posted: 12/19/2005, 6:32 pm Post subject:

Georg,

Sorry to hear that you needed emergency surgery but glad to hear that they were able to treat you timely and save your vision in that eye. Dr. Rao is an excellent physician and well known in the medical community.

After working for ophthalmologists for years on the east coast, we saw many patients with retinal detachments. Symptoms usually include: flashing lights, floaters, blackness in visual field and the sensation that a curtain is being drawn over your eye.

Glad you recognized the symptoms and hopefully will be recuperated in no time!
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wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

My George, I'm so glad all went well and your able to see. Yes we sometimes forget to take notice figuring it will clear up on its own. A very welcome Christmas present for you... Hoping the new year brings Good things to you... Take care.
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Hnak · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ

My congratulations too! There's just so much out there to see, I'm happy that you are able to enjoy it!!

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!! Mr. Green

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RedRoxx44 · Queen of the Walkabout Joined: 15 Jan 2004 Posts: 1167

Good that everything turned out ok with that. Hope the rest of your holidays is uneventful-----------take care!!
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Shihiyea · Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135

Success comes in many different forms. I'm glad that the surgury was successful and all is well...Merry Christmas! Mary

GeorgAz · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 815 Location: Scottsdale

Thank you all so very much for your wishes and concern for me....I have been given a reality check and a second chance and only God knows the reason. I am thankful for the skill of the medical profession and so many caring friends. I have just lost a co-worker to a long battle with cancer and another landed in the hospital for a stint and is now back at work. I think I am going to burn sage in the salon, as I think someone put a mojo on us...I pray that '06 is a better year. Thank you all again..life and sight is so very precious. Have a great holiday and do a hike or two for me!

GeorgAz · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 815 Location: Scottsdale

Update... I tried working and it is extremely difficult....vision not improving much and having depth perception issues due to dilation of pupil..(didn't mess up any haircolor or nip any ears, though Shocked

)..surgery is only 2 wks.old and I hope and pray it gets better.... I am still very terrified, especially still facing those back issues ;as that is becoming active again... I hope and pray for healing and a better coming year...Hope you all have a great New Year's Eve, Day, hike , whatever you do....enjoyand God bless! Smile