laban Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Bill has had blurry vision for about one month. I have been absolutely convinced that his cancer had spread to his brain, despite his PCI last year. Today he went to the eye doctor, who diagnosed cataracts. I was never so happy to hear that Bill needs cataract surgery. Sounds very crazy, but I'm so relieved. He thinks I'm nuts.....gone off the deep end. Actually, a little nuts, but very happy. Blessings to you all........have a great Tuesday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Only the folks here could ever begin to understand the thrill of hearing the word cataracts!!!!!! Thank goodness, Laurie........I'm so happy that's all it is! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I'll bet you both were scared. Glad to hear the good news! I had cataract surgery in '89 and '90. Quick recovery. Is he going to do that or does he just feel too rotten to undertake anything else? Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 What Great News!!!! Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Thank goodness! Mom had the surgery done on both of her eyes, and the recovery was fine, other then the fact that she had to use a lot of eye drops for a while afterwards. I'm sorry he has to mess with that, but am happy it's nothing to do with the cancer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Good, good, greath news! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 I'm calling his Opthamologist first thing this morning to make an appointment. He is most anxious to get this done and be able to see clearer. Thanks for all your good wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 One eye at the time it is the way they do it here, Be good for the drops they are the important part. A friend of mine had it done and his sight that was not bad before improved to the point he did not wear glasses after....... Good luck Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Laurie, My heart sank when I read the title of your post, then I recovered when I read the inside. Weird how good news comes sometimes. Congrats! Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I like nuts! Especially because I am one myself! Great news...surgery or not! STay strong! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 It feels weird to say it, but I am happy your husband has cataracts. Good Luck, Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Got an appointment with the Ophthalmologist on the 17th of September. I tried to explain I couldn't wait that long, but they didn't understand.......not many do. Thank you all for your good wishes. Sure is nice to have ALL of you as friends. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Laurie, Now that I'm actually reading the posts instead of playing with songs , I'm glad it was something they can correct for Bill. You guys deserve a break so badly. These ophthalmologists are busy -- they are all that way. Booked months in advance. Sorry they couldn't squeeze him in sooner. I'm squirrelly, so "nuts" sounds good to me. Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I have also been away and just saw this post. I am so happy that it is cataracts. Now adays I am happy to hear almost anything as long as it isn't cancer!!! HURRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Laurie, only the folks here can understand the happiness of cataracts. So glad that's all it is. Blessings to both of you wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyka69 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Cataracts is a "C" word I can deal with! Stinks that you guys have to wait until the 17th, but what great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_beanes Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I understand u so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyka69 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Hey Laurie. Just wondering how things went for you and your man yesterday. Give us an update if you can. You've both been in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi, Laurie: WHAT A GLORIOUS WORD CATARACTS ARE! None of us would ever want them under normal circumstances, but after all that Bill has endured, THAT IS WONDERFUL NEWS! Keeping you and Bill in my prayers. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWest Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Congrats, Laurie. Nothing like cancer to put these other medical "speed bumps" into perspective. They become welcome alternatives. And it's good for all of us to remember that not every symptom is actually from the cancer. -Dr. West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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