Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Seven

[pwmeek]

I like getting up at six and am having trouble adjusting to the new time this year. Not sure why this year is different. (Fall is easy; the human body naturally adjusts to a longer day.) This is why it is important to get a blast of bright light when you wake up at your desired time; it adjusts your circadian rhythm to start the day at that time and makes waking at that time easier the next day.

 

[Flowersoul]

Good morning

 

[Bea-FL]

Positive thoughts requested for hubs. Past couple days he's had this flash of light in his tight eye. Two eye doctors later we find out he has a detached retina and having surgery at 1 pm. The second doctor is a retina specialist and said the issue occured when a floater detached from the retina prematurely and tore the retina in the process and caused the detachment. It was caught very early so it is fixable and he wont lose his eye sight. But he has to be put under anesthesia. Still needs prayers that it all goes well

 

[DavidOck]

On their way, Bea!

Good that they caught it soon enough to be fixed!

 

[MikeE3]

Prayers incoming Bea ... hope all goes well,

 

[Flowersoul]

Positive thoughts requested for hubs. Past couple days he's had this flash of light in his tight eye. Two eye doctors later we find out he has a detached retina and having surgery at 1 pm. The second doctor is a retina specialist and said the issue occured when a floater detached from the retina prematurely and tore the retina in the process and caused the detachment. It was caught very early so it is fixable and he wont lose his eye sight. But he has to be put under anesthesia. Still needs prayers that it all goes well

Prayers being offered that all goes well

 

[Semiretired]

Prayers on the way Bea - keep us updated...

 

[Iffy]

Still needs prayers that it all goes well

On da way...

 

[LyLyV]

Wow that is what my Gdaughter and GSIL dog has. She has Lupus and is on 40mg of prednisone and some kind of immune drug. It runs them like $300 a month for her meds cost over a thousand to get her well. She does pretty good most of the time but she has her moments. Shes about 11 which is pretty old for a German Shorthair. Heres the old bag before she got better, she looked terrible all scabby nosed and pawed.

Well... I finally got the test results back, and that's exactly what my dog has.
Part of me feels relieved to know it's not been my fault (thinking the food I've given him, or something in the environment, or anything else I've thought over the past 4 yrs). The other part of me is dreading how I'm going to deal with this financially. I'm currently unemployed, but in school. I should have a pretty decent paying job within two years where covering the cost of meds along that price point wouldn't be an issue, but right know, I'm flat broke and with no income. The only thing I could do is sell my home, which I'm truly trying to avoid doing. I'd have to completely re-locate, which would turn my life upside down since I have a kid that goes back & forth between myself and his dad. I would have to completely move out of my area. The timing of this just stinks. :'( :'(

 

[clnire]

Best wishes and healing light to your DH @Bea-FL.

@LyLyV, I hope things work out well for you. Tough spot to be in.

 

[Diver9543]

Positive thoughts requested for hubs. Past couple days he's had this flash of light in his tight eye. Two eye doctors later we find out he has a detached retina and having surgery at 1 pm. The second doctor is a retina specialist and said the issue occured when a floater detached from the retina prematurely and tore the retina in the process and caused the detachment. It was caught very early so it is fixable and he wont lose his eye sight. But he has to be put under anesthesia. Still needs prayers that it all goes well

Sending lots of positive thoughts and love.

 

[Bea-FL]

So the procedure went well. Apparently Hubs's eyes are in excellent hands. This doctor only does retinas and is the best in this area. In fact he even teaches his procedures to other doctors.

That vitreous fluid went through the tear and lifted/detached the retina. If that fluid reaches the center of the eye you lose your eyesight in that eye. The first line of defense is to inject a gas bubble in the eye over the tear in the retina to push it back into place so it can heal properly and stop more of the vitreous to go through. Eventually new fluid replaces the gas bubble. That's what was done today.

Tomorrow morning we have to see the specialist again so he can determine if this is working. He said it does in about 70% of the patients. If it doesn't then hubs will have the surgery Thursday.

In the meantime he has to keep his head tilted with arrow pointing in the right direction and can't lean down or lay flat so has to sleep sitting up at least for tonight .

There is no time to lose with detached retinas. If it's caught early it can be repaired but time is critical…that's why he's been worked in for all these procedures.

Apparently us older folks are more likely to have a detached retina if we need glasses for far vision, or have had cataract surgery or have glaucoma, or a serious eye injury. So I copied the symptoms from the leaflet we were given so if you experience any of them you'll call your eye doctor immediately.

 

[clnire]

Glad today went well Bea, hope it works and he does not need surgery. Thank you for the info!

 

[DavidOck]

So the procedure went well.

Good to hear that! Hope it's even better news tomorrow!

 

[Semiretired]

Thanks for the update and the lesson Bea...

 

[misswish1]

Prayers and lots of healing energy, Bea! Glad you caught it early.

 

[Flowersoul]

Good news Bea , staying on top of things is smart

 

[Flowersoul]

Hi Fran

 

[MikeE3]

Well... I finally got the test results back, and that's exactly what my dog has.
Part of me feels relieved to know it's not been my fault (thinking the food I've given him, or something in the environment, or anything else I've thought over the past 4 yrs). The other part of me is dreading how I'm going to deal with this financially. I'm currently unemployed, but in school. I should have a pretty decent paying job within two years where covering the cost of meds along that price point wouldn't be an issue, but right know, I'm flat broke and with no income. The only thing I could do is sell my home, which I'm truly trying to avoid doing. I'd have to completely re-locate, which would turn my life upside down since I have a kid that goes back & forth between myself and his dad. I would have to completely move out of my area. The timing of this just stinks. :'( :'(

Oh my ... you've got your hands full figuring this one out. Best wishes something works out for you. And if, ranting here helps you get through it ... rant on.

So the procedure went well. Apparently Hubs's eyes are in excellent hands. This doctor only does retinas and is the best in this area. In fact he even teaches his procedures to other doctors.

That vitreous fluid went through the tear and lifted/detached the retina. If that fluid reaches the center of the eye you lose your eyesight in that eye. The first line of defense is to inject a gas bubble in the eye over the tear in the retina to push it back into place so it can heal properly and stop more of the vitreous to go through. Eventually new fluid replaces the gas bubble. That's what was done today.
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Tomorrow morning we have to see the specialist again so he can determine if this is working. He said it does in about 70% of the patients. If it doesn't then hubs will have the surgery Thursday.

In the meantime he has to keep his head tilted with arrow pointing in the right direction and can't lean down or lay flat so has to sleep sitting up at least for tonight .

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There is no time to lose with detached retinas. If it's caught early it can be repaired but time is critical…that's why he's been worked in for all these procedures.

Apparently us older folks are more likely to have a detached retina if we need glasses for far vision, or have had cataract surgery or have glaucoma, or a serious eye injury. So I copied the symptoms from the leaflet we were given so if you experience any of them you'll call your eye doctor immediately.
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Nice to hear it turned out well, bea ... and thanks for posting the warning tips to watch out for.

 

[Janet H]

Hey y'all



I think about you all often, and I hope everyone is doing well.

So nice of you to drop by. It's good to know that you're ok and that you're so involved with your new hobby! Good for you! Beautiful video and loved the music you chose.

Positive thoughts requested for hubs. Past couple days he's had this flash of light in his tight eye. Two eye doctors later we find out he has a detached retina and having surgery at 1 pm. The second doctor is a retina specialist and said the issue occured when a floater detached from the retina prematurely and tore the retina in the process and caused the detachment. It was caught very early so it is fixable and he wont lose his eye sight. But he has to be put under anesthesia. Still needs prayers that it all goes well

So the procedure went well. Apparently Hubs's eyes are in excellent hands. This doctor only does retinas and is the best in this area. In fact he even teaches his procedures to other doctors.

That vitreous fluid went through the tear and lifted/detached the retina. If that fluid reaches the center of the eye you lose your eyesight in that eye. The first line of defense is to inject a gas bubble in the eye over the tear in the retina to push it back into place so it can heal properly and stop more of the vitreous to go through. Eventually new fluid replaces the gas bubble. That's what was done today.
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Tomorrow morning we have to see the specialist again so he can determine if this is working. He said it does in about 70% of the patients. If it doesn't then hubs will have the surgery Thursday.

In the meantime he has to keep his head tilted with arrow pointing in the right direction and can't lean down or lay flat so has to sleep sitting up at least for tonight .

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There is no time to lose with detached retinas. If it's caught early it can be repaired but time is critical…that's why he's been worked in for all these procedures.

Apparently us older folks are more likely to have a detached retina if we need glasses for far vision, or have had cataract surgery or have glaucoma, or a serious eye injury. So I copied the symptoms from the leaflet we were given so if you experience any of them you'll call your eye doctor immediately.
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Wow, that's pretty scary and pretty incredible how they figured out how to fix it. I hope all goes well from here on out. Positive thoughts and prayers coming for your hubby and you!