Allotment Gardening Advice Help Chat
Chatting => Chatting on the Plot => Topic started by: Goosegirl on July 06, 2018, 13:04
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Hi all. Had my other cataract removed on Wednesday and all went very well. Now I've got two good eyes working together I can see for miles and miles. :) :) :)I can also see depth properly so I know how far down a step goes rather than having to tap with my foot on the road or whatever, and all I need for close work is a pair of reading glasses. I'll admit it's a bit scary but you can have a sedative if you're nervous. The only bit that hurt was the injection they give you by the eye socket so your eyeball keeps still. No pain, no gain! It's been a real life-changer for me, so if anyone out there is thinking of having it done just go for it. If anyone wants to PM me I'll be more than happy to help if I can.
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I'm glad everything went well for you, it must be a bit frightening to have this done because our eyes are so precious, aren't they?
My hubby could probably benefit from this, but at the moment he still thinks I look about forty, because he can't see all my wrinkles clearly. He'd have such a shock if his eyesight was improved too much!
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:lol: :lol: :lol: I believe wrinkles are the ley-lines of our life's experience, so if he goes ahead with it and says anything to you just blame him! :lol:
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:lol: :lol: :lol: I believe wrinkles are the ley-lines of our life's experience, so if he goes ahead with it and says anything to you just blame him! :lol:
I couldn't agree with you more, Goosey. I always feel lucky to have lived long enough to have wrinkles, a lot of poor souls don't make it that far in life.
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… and so do I in spades! Being seventy has given me a new lease of life and I'm going to use it to the full.
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:lol: :lol: :lol: I believe wrinkles are the ley-lines of our life's experience, so if he goes ahead with it and says anything to you just blame him! :lol:
I've not heard this before but will carry that thought, so thank you!
Glad you can see so well again now, it must be wonderful for you xx
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Sunny, I just made it up because when I had chemo and lost all my long hair and eyelashes that I used to be so proud of, I felt and looked like an android. Did anyone give a stuff? Did they heck and it taught me a real lesson. It's not what you look like, it's about what you are as a person that really matters. All the face-lifts, Botox and other restorative surgical procedures and whatever else is available will never change what you are inside. If people only love you for what you look like then they're not worthy of your time. I never realised how much I meant to so many people. I'm still here and will always do my best to be a shoulder for anyone who needs it. PS - I give great hugs as well!
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Goosey, you have a big hug from me. I had cornea transplants and its scary.
So opticians for you when it all settles down, and who knows what you may see :ohmy: :lol:
It is a wonderful for the surgeons to bring such sight back to people isn't it. Take care, Mrs Bouquet x
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Tell you what, I'm so glad I was referred to this surgeon because one of his specialities is corneal problems, so he gets all the difficult cases. He is the most charming and caring man and I love him to bits. I will see him on Monday for the last time and I may just shed a very sad but happy tear.
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Yes its happy/sad when you say goodbye to a person who has looked after you like that, just progress from now on, and seventy - you are just a Babe - ;) ;) Mrs Bouquet
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Love that Mrs B!
Sing this to the tune "Just a song at twilight" and live life to the full.
Just a babe at seventy
And my ley lines show.
There's been times a-plenty
When I'm feeling low
Friends have gathered round me.
I was lifted high.
This has kept my heart young.
Worries passed me by.
No-one's as proud as I.
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I'm facing the same op in the next year, I'm told. Where did you have it done?
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Hi Gg, Did you make that song up, its great and fits exactly with the tune. Can I coy it for WI, or will I have to pay you copyright. Mrs Bouquet :D
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I'm facing the same op in the next year, I'm told. Where did you have it done?
As the local NHS hospital said I didn't have any worth bothering with (ER???) and which sent my new optician into an apoplectic fit, I went to a private hospital in Lancaster called BMI. After giving both eyes a very thorough exam, my consultant (Mr Nabili) did both ops at the Fylde and Spire private hospital (near Blackpool Zoo) because they had an edge on the necessary equipment. I had several problems with both eyes plus my left one was unusually long so he wasn't taking any chances whatsoever. Sight is a precious thing so if you can get in there and see him, I'd go for it as it's not as expensive as you think but money so well spent.
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A question. I am needing a cataract operation. My GP has referred me to any one of four hospitals. The waiting time for a consultation, let alone the operation itself is horrendous so I'm considering, no convinced, to go private. Is this something that my GP will advise me on or do I need to approach a consultant myself?
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Bupa charges £2500 per eye.
Check with each hospital for wait times and also any complications. The longest wait might be offering the best results.
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When I decided to go private it was my optician who referred me to Lancaster BMS so it didn't involve my GP. Both my eyes were rather problematic which was why I went to this particular consultant. If you choose to go private I'd have a look on-line to see which might be the best in eye ops (if there are any) then arrange with your GP to send a letter to them, or you may be able just to ring up and ask for a consultation. I didn't have to wait long before my first appointment so if you want to get it sorted soon there shouldn't be a problem. The cost per eye was about what grinling said and it was one of the best things I've ever spent money on!
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Thanks, will phone my GP on Tuesday and get the process started
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Goosey, you have lovely eyes, and they don't need any more attention..;0)
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Glad to hear your op went well and on the mend,
I all so have injections into my eye balls, ive had about 18 and more to come they are to stop the blood
vessels at the back of my eyes from leaking, thats diabetes for you,,,, ::) ::)
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Thanks, will phone my GP on Tuesday and get the process started
I'm glad to have been some help. I don't want to slate the NHS as I used to work there, but financial, PC problems, and other difficulties tends to affect the patient which is a shame because they're are many devoted people doing their best. At the same time it's about you and your needs so you don't want to wait for ages until you get it done. I'm certain you won't regret going private.
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Times are a changing!
We now refer patients to a company, they will see/ operate within 4 weeks on the NHS.
Going private will give you choices on lens types not used by NHS and of course will be as quick as you put your card in the machine!
Also they are performing YAG lazer for those with PCO in a quick period, the days of long waiting list at hospitals are ending, of course this is North West, not sure what is going on elsewhere.
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27 weeks waiting in N Cumbria with NHS, and that's after diagnosis for which there is also a lengthy waiting time
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27 weeks waiting in N Cumbria with NHS, and that's after diagnosis for which there is also a lengthy waiting time
18 weeks at Blackpool Vic on average, you need to move down this neck o woods AC, tropical weather, health services, biggest punk festival in the world you be mad not too!
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you need to move down this neck o woods AC, tropical weather, health services, biggest punk festival in the world you be mad not too!
What, with me little stick of Blackpool Rock?
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you need to move down this neck o woods AC, tropical weather, health services, biggest punk festival in the world you be mad not too!
What, with me little stick of Blackpool Rock?
We do biguns too!
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If you're very good they'll even put your name through it. You might not be able to read it but am sure it will taste nice!
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If you're very good they'll even put your name through it. You might not be able to read it but am sure it will taste nice!
You can after the cataract op ;) :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Well, I spoke to my GP yesterday and a letter arrived this morning re a consultation with an opthalmic surgeon , here in Carlisle in 2 weeks time
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Result! :) Now you're rocking so let us know how things go.
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Right, had a consultation with an opthalmic surgeon this am. Operation will be in about 4 weeks time in Carlisle. Had I stayed with NHS, first consultation was going to be many months away and in Hexham, 40 miles away. Estimated time to actual op was going to be nearly a year and at a location remote from Carlisle
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I am absolutely chuffed to bits for you! :D :D :D Not only is it about a month away it's also near where you live. Make the most of the drinks and food on offer, watch some TV while you're waiting, and will "see" you soon! GG x
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Slight delay due to consultant's own holidays but got it done in Carlisle yesterday. Difference is magical
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Strangely enough I've been thinking about you these last few days and was wondering how you went on with your op. I saw my lovely dishy surgeon for the last time last week and have been officially signed off. Sniff - sniff but he gave me a big hug as a panacea! Now my eyes have finally settled after the ops the vision isn't quite as sharp as it was at first but it's nothing that a good optician can sort out with a pair of glasses. At least my new ones won't cost me a fortune! Please let us know how things go.
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hello I went for an eye test in July last year was refered to the doctor got a letter for a November appointment at the hospital this was brought forward to the end of September started first injection for macular odeama first week in October then November last one Christmas eve next in February then monthly for maybe 18 months very good treatment at the hospital jezza
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Jezza - I'm so pleased for you that things happened so quickly. It seems to be a bit of a lottery as to which hospital you're sent to and who you see.