Cataracts

donna1990 · 07-12-2008, 11:57 AM

Any advise? I am scheduled next for the worst eye to be done.

Janet · 07-12-2008, 12:24 PM

My mother had her cataracts removed. They did it with lasers. After wearing glasses her whole life, at 85 she no longer needs them, only to read.

Sorry I have no advice, but I'm sending you my best wishes for a very successful treatment.

teri88 · 07-12-2008, 01:33 PM

My advice is to just relax because it is such a piece of cake as far as medical procedures go! Oh and be prepared to see dust you never knew you had! My mother went on a cleaning frenzy after she had her surgery!

judy · 07-13-2008, 08:03 AM

Take deep breaths, and maybe a couple of drinks and/or tranquilizers every day until it's over.

I had lasix and it's nothing. They will give you a valium if you feel very nervous.

donna1990 · 07-13-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by judy

Take deep breaths, and maybe a couple of drinks and/or tranquilizers every day until it's over.

I had lasix and it's nothing. They will give you a valium if you feel very nervous.

I took my friend for the lasix and watched, it was so simple.
They will sedate me, for sure. I am such a wimp, had to be put to sleep to have my eyelids done.

Gina · 07-13-2008, 05:34 PM

No advice just wishing you good luck...

Janet · 07-13-2008, 05:50 PM

When are you having this procedure done?

judy · 07-14-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by donna1990

I took my friend for the lasix and watched, it was so simple.
They will sedate me, for sure. I am such a wimp, had to be put to sleep to have my eyelids done.

What did you have done to your eyelids? Was it cosmetic? I want to have that done!

DianaB · 07-14-2008, 08:10 AM

I don't have any advice but the ones that I've known that have had it done seem to do very well afterward. I'm sure that you'll do fine but I'll say a prayer for you so you won't be afraid and that everything goes well. Hugs!!

donna1990 · 07-14-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

When are you having this procedure done?

One in Aug. and the other in Sept. They don't do both at the same time.

donna1990 · 07-14-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by judy

What did you have done to your eyelids? Was it cosmetic? I want to have that done!

I went in for an eye exam and he said that I should have it done because my vision would be brighter and I would look younger. In my opinion

, in order for your ins. company to cover it, they have to submit pictures, so they take it before you open your eyes completely, so it looks like the lids are really sagging.
You look like a monster for a month or six weeks but it is worth it. A lot of people told me that I look younger.

Gina · 07-14-2008, 06:03 PM

Good luck with your surgery.

judy · 07-15-2008, 01:18 PM

Keep us updated. Sometimes when you know you need to have something done too far in advance, you just get more anxious.

We're here for you.

07-12-2008, 11:57 AM	#1
donna1990 Donating 4WT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 1,077	Cataracts Any advise? I am scheduled next for the worst eye to be done. __________________

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Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	My mother had her cataracts removed. They did it with lasers. After wearing glasses her whole life, at 85 she no longer needs them, only to read. Sorry I have no advice, but I'm sending you my best wishes for a very successful treatment. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

07-12-2008, 01:33 PM	#3
teri88 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 808	My advice is to just relax because it is such a piece of cake as far as medical procedures go! Oh and be prepared to see dust you never knew you had! My mother went on a cleaning frenzy after she had her surgery! __________________ TERI Of course I'm in shape. Isn't round a shape?

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judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Take deep breaths, and maybe a couple of drinks and/or tranquilizers every day until it's over. I had lasix and it's nothing. They will give you a valium if you feel very nervous. __________________ *Judy*

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Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	When are you having this procedure done? __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

07-13-2008, 05:34 PM	#6
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	No advice just wishing you good luck...

07-14-2008, 08:10 AM	#9
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	I don't have any advice but the ones that I've known that have had it done seem to do very well afterward. I'm sure that you'll do fine but I'll say a prayer for you so you won't be afraid and that everything goes well. Hugs!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

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Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	Good luck with your surgery.

07-15-2008, 01:18 PM	#13
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Keep us updated. Sometimes when you know you need to have something done too far in advance, you just get more anxious. We're here for you. __________________ *Judy*

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