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[CouponQueen]

Absolutely Shorty!

I would love if you could give a little recap on how it went etc...My mother is going to have one in a couple months but they need to get some edema down in her eye first.

Thanks..and best of luck to hubby.

[NAES1]

@Shorty2U,

Hello to you, our friend with a comforting hug and my prayer at this time, learning a few minutes ago of your sweetheart's corneal transplant surgery.

                      PRAYERS continuing

Firstly, I have contributed several medical eye health surgery before and after. This information is strictly for what your husband is told as in ( supposedly out patient) operation. 

I am assuming that he is either in recovery and resting, or the nurse or doctor has briefed you AFTER SURGERY.

 1. Be careful not to rub or press on the eye(s).

 2. Wear eyeglasses or an eye shield\ as advised by his doctor.

 3.Call your doctor if any questions about home-made instructions.

 4. Usually an examination at the doctor's office will be scheduled for the FOLLOWING day.

 5. His opthalmologist will decide when to remove the stitches, depending upon the health of the eye AND rate of healing.

   In most corneal transplants, it will be ONE year before stitches are removed, BUT this varies depending on the specific technique used. Often, stitches are left in place permanently.

I feel somewhat certain that this has been told to the both of you, pre surgery and in leaving.

Just a little information: Ophthalmologists perform more than 40,000 Corneal Transplants each year in the United States.

Of [ALL] transplant surgery done today- including heart, lung, and kidney- Corneal Transplants are the most common and SUCCESSFUL.

Any questions if curious after the next day follow up, please do not hesitate in asking. 

Note any or all swelling.   Much later!

My best to your husband and you. Prayers for you and your husband. 

            NAES

[AnikaBrodie]

@Shorty2U

Blessings to your DH for a successful surgery and complete recovery.  I know how stressful eye surgery can be.  DH and I both have had a number of eye surgeries in recent years.  Take care of yourself and get some rest.  Give us an update when you can.  (((Hugs))) 

[Shorty2U]

Thank you again for all the messages and prayers etc. I told DH and we really appreciate it.

The surgery went well yesterday. He has to lay down for 2 and 1/2 days on  his back only getting up to go to the bathroom and eat.

So Thursday afternoon he can get up more and shower.

We did go back to the early Dr this AM to get the shield off and now he will wear that just at bed for 4 days (and use his drops).

He cant see out of the eye yet of course since its only the day after. It has to heal.

Something that got me a bit upset is he failed the eye chart on his other eye (the good eye) today and could not see but 2 letters on the top row, with his glasses on. He does have thick glasses but should be able to see that w them on. However he CAN see out of that good eye to walk around the house and all.

The Dr was in and out in 2 minutes and said the surgery eye looks the way it should and to keep laying down (till as long as I said above) and he will see him the end of next week.

So hopefully till then we will know more. (See this is the new way they do this and there are no stitches this is why you lay down so it sticks. This is to have a shorter healing time then the traditional corneal transplants).

Lastly he is bored (this is my workaholic husband who never sits still usually lol). And the eye bothers him to look at tv now that the shield is off so hes mostly just listening to the tv for now. But I said well take advantage of the rest because you always work so hard! (Half the time he doesnt even want to take vacation days!).

PS My back held up to get him there the past 2 days. Today its starting to bug me so I am resting (except to make dinner tonight).

[Bird mama]

@Shorty2U

I'm not an eye doctor, however as someone who has nearly put her eye out umpteen times from foreign objects and doggie paws, it's been my experience that my good eye acts crazy when something is done to the bad eye.

I understand your concern about your beloved's good eye.  I would give it a few days as long as he can see around the house and such.

I am very happy that your back held out.  Now get some rest Shorty :-)

[ladyroxanne]

@Shorty2U

i have not read all the posts, in case there is an update, but i'm sending prayers and good thoughts to your dh and to you as well.

a friend of mine had double cornea transplants and they were very successful.

take care and try not to worry too much. 

[croemer]

Of course...wishing you the best!

[ladyroxanne]

@Shorty2U

now, i read your update!!!  don't stress, just chill  LOL

[Mmsfoxxie]

Thoughts and prayers gone up for you @Shorty2U.  I understand your feelings very well....my husband had surgery just last week and I totally understand that it's difficult for both of you.  I'm like you...the nervous, worrier type.  I'm not overly religious but I try to keep this in mind, "if he leads you to it, he'll see you through it".

[Lion]

I'm sending lots of good thoughts and prayers for both your DH and you.   I hope everything goes well and he heals quickly.

You're one of my favorite posters, shorty.     You deserve all good things.