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Linking up with Wordless Wednesday, Catsynth, and Sandee at Comedy Plus.
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Words for Wednesday was begun by Delores and has become a moveable feast of word or picture or music prompts to encourage us to write stories, poems, or whatever strikes our fancy.
While Elephant's Child takes a blog break, lissa is providing the prompts on her blog.
This week's prompts are:
1 - scumbag
2 - qualm
3 - judicious
4 - limitless
5 - danger
Charlotte (MotherOwl) has selected Glass Elephant Blue as the colour of the month
It can be a scary feeling to find out a doctor you trusted might be, well not exactly a SCUMBAG, but possibly a less than competent surgeon.
It will certainly give you a QUALM when you hear nothing but good about the doctor from everyone and then one person you really trust says, "Get another doctor. I know 3 people whose surgeries he botched."
It's at least JUDICIOUS to get a second opinion because no surgeon's skill is LIMITLESS and there is always DANGER with any procedure.
My first cataract surgery was rough. I'll be the first to admit my vision is better, although not quite as much better as i'd hoped clarity-wise.
Color-wise is another story. The color i'm now able to see, from deep reds to light greens to Glass Elephant Blue is astounding. Three small items i see regularly which i would have sworn were white are actually a very vibrant yellow. (It's funny, if i close the eye which had the surgery, the uncorrected eye with a cataract still sees them as white.)
Color vision notwithstanding, i went for a second opinion to make sure the eye is healing and the surgery wasn't done incorrectly.
The second doctor says there is still more inflammation of the cornea, which is probably why my vision isn't quite as good as it could be, but he doesn't see where my surgeon did anything wrong.
I'm seeing 20/40, and able to be corrected to 20/20, which you can't do if there's something really wrong with the eye.
It was just a very tough cataract to remove.
My next surgery is scheduled for the middle of next month, so i have a bit of time and if this eye is still not right by about a week before that, i will either postpone or cancel.
Meanwhile, artificial tears help and i'm hoping i don't have to "switch horses in midstream," especially as the surgeon i'm discussing is one of my Sweetie's favorite doctors of all time and he'd be devastated.
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Today is:
Armed Forces Day -- Mexico
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Chaoflux -- Discordianism
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Cracker Jacks Prize Day -- the first prizes were added to the boxes of caramel popcorn this date in 1913
Flag Day -- Turkmenistan
National Chocolate Mint Day (because every day needs chocolate in some form)
Prajatantra Diwas -- Nepal (Democracy Day, celebrating the overthrow of the Rana Dynasty in 1951)
Solar System Day -- birth anniversary of Copernicus
St. Conrad of Piacenza's Day -- (Patron against hernias)
Straw Wrapper Appreciation Day -- an internet spread holiday to remind you of how much fun it was as a kid to blow the wrappers off the straws
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Anniversary Today:
Knights of Pythias founded, 1864
Birthdays Today:
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Ray Winstone, 1957
Jeff Daniels, 1955
Margaux Hemingway, 1955
Amy Tan, 1952
Stephen Nichols, 1951
Lou Christie, 1943
Smokey Robinson, 1940
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Merle Oberon, 1911 (some sources say Feb. 18)
Willam III of the Netherlands, 1817
David Garrick, 1717
Nicolas Copernicus, 1473
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Eww, this sounds like a nasty quandary. I hope you find a solution before your next surgery - a postponement due to slow healing sounds like the perfect excuse in order to think it over.
ReplyDeleteI've certainly been wondering how your eye was doing. I'm sorry it wasn't a fast heal. Having any kind of surgery done is just such a scary thing and if you don't have confidence in the doctor you just simply can't go back. Hope this clears up very quickly now and that the second one goes smoothly no matter who does the surgery.
ReplyDeleteWe are sorry this surgery was so rough and hasn't worked out as you hoped. The people we know that have had it say it was simple and worked so well. Hopefully the swelling will go down and eventually your eye will be as it should be and then you can do the second one. After so much trouble with the first it would be tough to want to do the other one.They are your only eyes so you do what you feel is best.
ReplyDeleteIt's worrying, isn't it? I'm at that age where cataract surgery is eminent, and I dread it. My vision is so important to me.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you are having such trouble with your eye. If you feel unsure of the doctor, go to a different one. I know you said it is your Sweetie's favourite doctor, but it is your eyesight.
ReplyDeleteSecond opinions are always better to get than to wonder later. I hope things work out.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day.
Praying for your good health.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
If it weren't 4 degrees, with a -8 wind chill, and 8" of snow on the ground, I'd be out celebrating Chocolate Mint day! It is brutally cold in the Ozarks this morning. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteWishing you well with eye healing ~ yes to second opinion ~ hugs
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I'm really puzzled by your not healed by now. I had a itchy eye for a bit, but no pain. I hope you heal up soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Love and healing hugs. ♥
You are so right about the colors. Our Mom noticed the huge difference in the clarity of color after her first eye was done. It might be worth asking the doctor if the second cataract looks better or worse to work with. We sure hope it goes better than the first one. Vision is so important.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber
I know you may already be aware of this, but I'll offer it for whatever value it may have. When I had my cataract surgeries, I was told by my surgeon that he preferred to remove the lenses of eyes when cataracts are small (i.e. not much hardening of the lens) because it is easier and less traumatic on the eye. The surgeon cuts a small hole in the lens capsule and sucks out the old lens through the hole. If the lens is hardened with an advanced cataract, it requires more work to break it up or a larger hole and both things can create more trauma for the eye. It is also vital to follow the after-care restrictions for best healing. I understand your hesitance is having the other eye done. Our vision is precious. A delay will not hurt anything but it could put your mind at ease. I like the commenter's observation (The OP Pack) that you could ask the doctor if the second cataract looks better or worse to deal with. Good luck with your eye and your decision for your other eye.
ReplyDeleteMy good thoughts are with you, Mimi.
ReplyDeleteI hope it clears up really soon for you. Those surgeries are strange. Mine both went great but my wife has had nothing but trouble.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your eyes. I'm thinking of you and saying prayers.
ReplyDeleteSorry you are still not seeing things as good as you should. I hope the inflammation goes away. XO
ReplyDeleteMimi, I'm so sorry your eye isn't healing as it should. Sending purrs and prayers your way, my friend.
ReplyDeleteYou are a strong person Mimi, and I wish you all the best.
ReplyDeleteLulu: "It might not erase wrinkles, but still, worth a try though, right?"
ReplyDeleteJava Bean: "We send lots of tail wags for your eye to keep healing up and get back to normal soon!"
Charlee: "And we cats send lots of purrs!"