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| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 23 2012 : 7:38:14 PM
Hi Farmgirl Sisters,
****11/19- Well I am home after the laser eye surgery and wanted to update y'all. It was really no big deal at all- felt like they snapped a rubber band on your eyeball- and then it was over. A little uncomfortable now, but no pain, and all should be fine tomorrow. I go back in 2 weeks for follow up, and then to schedule the other eye. Thank you all so very much for all of your kind thoughts and prayers- I can feel them, and I know that they brought me through this so easily. You are all just the BEST!
Hugs!
UPDATE-
*******I went to see the surgeon yesterday and he advised that I definately NEED to have this done or I risk having a glaucoma attack by 40% within the next 2 years. SO, I am scheduled to have my left eye done first on Monday, November 19th. If you can keep up the prayers I know it will help! Thank you all so very much for your kindness!********
I am asking for your good thoughts and prayers. I have been having issues with my eyes lately, which I mainly attributed to "being over 40 and just getting older". I finally went to the eye doctor tonight and was told that I have "narrow angels" which can lead to angle closure glaucoma. The doctor said that because I am only 46 (I liked the sound of the "only" 46..lol) that this is something that really needs to be addressed, with, more than likely laser surgery. He explained that the risk of having an attack increases by 40% every 2 years, so being that I am so "young" I am at a high risk for an attack.
I have another appointment in 2 weeks to see the surgeon to get his opinion. I am very apprehensive about having any type of surgery to my EYES, so your prayers would be appreciated.
I am definately going to get a second opinion before having anything done.
This is not an uncommon disease- its just that my "young" age puts me at a greater risk, This is more common in "older" (like 70-80) year olds.
Well at least I got a ego booster with the .."you are so young" for this shpeel from the doctor! Ha Ha.
Has anyone else had this, and if so did you go ahead with the laser surgery? DOes anyone have any opinions/thoughts/warnings etc?
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 07:51:41 AM
Glad you are doing okay. Continued prayers for a quick recovery.
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| laurentany |
Posted - Nov 27 2012 : 2:23:19 PM
Thanks Joey adn Portia. Other than a few hours of "uncomfortable" it was nothing at all. I go back next Monday 12/3 to get checked and then will schedule the other eye.
I really appreciate the prayers and well wishes!
Hope everyone is doing well.
Hugs,
~Laurie
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| ptroupe |
Posted - Nov 27 2012 : 07:11:11 AM
Laurie, praise God!! I am so glad things went well. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.
Hugs,
Portia
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| Joey |
Posted - Nov 22 2012 : 5:59:44 PM
Laurie, so glad that peice is over and you can heal and move on. Still sending prayers for your recovery. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| jenne.f |
Posted - Nov 20 2012 : 04:52:55 AM
Laurie, So glad to hear that this step went so well.
I hope with gives you strength for the next steps.
Thanks for the update and I will continue to keep
you in prayer.
Jenne
"Follow your bliss"
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| laurentany |
Posted - Nov 19 2012 : 6:42:29 PM
Thank you Darlene, and Debbie, and all who sent prayers my way.
I appreciate my farmgirl sisters so very much!
Blessings to all of you!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Nov 19 2012 : 6:12:02 PM
Hi Laurie,
I am so glad it went so well for you today. I will continue my prayers for you on your healing. You have a great Thanksgiving which it will be because this part of it is over for the moment. Just take care of yourself and relax for the Holiday.
hugs and blessings
love
darlene
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| buzzn bee |
Posted - Nov 19 2012 : 07:28:17 AM
Today is the 19th. Just wanted you to know that you are in my
thoughts and prayers. Hope everything goes well with your eye
surgery. Take care and know that we farmsisters are sending
you gigantic hugs!
Blessings to you Laurie.
Debbie H
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Nov 16 2012 : 2:04:43 PM
continuing prayers
take care.
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Nov 16 2012 : 05:34:06 AM
Continued prayers
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| laurentany |
Posted - Nov 15 2012 : 2:30:57 PM
Thank you all! I am sure it will all go smoothly. Just kinda weirds me out that they will laser a hole in my iris! Ha ha. Guess its amazing what they can do these days huh.
Will touch base when its over, and in the meantime I sure do appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers and words of encouragement!
Farmgirls are definately the best!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
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| Joey |
Posted - Nov 12 2012 : 07:36:01 AM
Well, at least you know and can move forward. Keep us posted. Still sendIng prayers. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Nov 10 2012 : 11:15:30 AM
Prayers to ease your stress until it is over...
hugs
darlene
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| YakLady |
Posted - Nov 09 2012 : 4:20:13 PM
Well it's nice to have your answer instead of the stress of wondering! More prayers coming your way for a successful surgery and a swift recovery!
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| YakLady |
Posted - Nov 02 2012 : 10:42:37 AM
Prayers coming your way!
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Starting a family and raising up a small ranch using natural resources.
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| laurentany |
Posted - Nov 02 2012 : 06:44:05 AM
Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement. I will update after the appt. with the surgeon next Thursday.
Hugs to all,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 01 2012 : 05:41:41 AM
Sending hugs and prayers your way! God Bless!
Julie
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| Diane B Carter |
Posted - Nov 01 2012 : 05:12:15 AM
I had laser surgery on both of my eyes do to retina bleeding. It was quick & painless and stopped the bleeding. I will always have clouds in my eyes but I would of been blind if they did not do it. Both eyes took about only 15 minutes. I will keep you in my prayers as I know how scary it is.
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| prayin granny |
Posted - Oct 30 2012 : 11:32:55 AM
Prayers Laurie!
Also , Laurie and Portia!?
Prayers for you both with the storm situation!
Hope you are ok
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Oct 30 2012 : 11:28:16 AM
Laurie
Hope you are doing well and still praying for you.
love
darlene
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| Joey |
Posted - Oct 30 2012 : 07:19:46 AM
Laurie, I am sending prayers and hugs. Eyes are scary, I know, but they can do wonderful things with lasers now. I hope all goes well with you. Keep us posted. Joey
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| LuckyMommyof5 |
Posted - Oct 30 2012 : 05:23:04 AM
I'm praying for you Laurie. Technology in medicine is so advanced these days, I am sure that if you had to have a laser treatment that it would be safe. Although, I totally can understand how scary the prospect would be. Hang in there. We are all thinking of you.
Farmgirl Sister #3243
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 2:38:37 PM
Good Luck on your next appt. Laurie I will keep my prayers up for you and for strength.
love
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer |
| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 2:11:52 PM
Thank you all. Next appt is Nov 8th- so I will update when I know more.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 09:05:30 AM
Laurie,
Keeping you in my prayers.
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