Wellness

[Shelbelle]

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@Jordan2 wrote:

I didn't want to say anything, I didn't want to jinx it, I had my cataract surgery today. What an ordeal to get the surgery! I had to get medical clearance, you weren't allowed into the office until they came for you ( no one other than the patient is allowed in). Then I went to the ophthalmologist where I had tests for measuring my eye for my lens ( I was there for over two hours) on Sunday three days before my surgery ( it had to be three days) I had a Covid Nasal Swab test. I sweated out getting my test results back in time ( a lot of people are getting their tests back late, no test results, no surgery). I found out today now you can get it five days before which is much better. My sister dropped me off for the surgery, family is not allowed in, she went home as it would take about three hours from start to finish. The surgery went well, I am sitting here with a humongous eye patch over my eye ( so annoying), which the doctor will take off tomorrow.

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Jordan so glad for you it is over. Seems like elective procedures are now happening with restrictions like you mentioned. Feel good, and see good!!

[Still Raining]

Way to go.  You are a brave lady.  Hope all is fine later this week.

[Jordan2]

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@Still Raining wrote:

Way to go.  You are a brave lady.  Hope all is fine later this week.

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@Still Raining @Shelbelle  thanks for the good wishes. I am not brave, I can barely see, I was getting the surgery no matter what!

[Jordan2]

I just got back from the ophthalmologist for my follow up. The patch is off thank goodness, my eyesight is very blurry but the doc said that is normal. He said it can take up to two weeks to clear up. I hope the surgery went well ( doc said it did) and I will be seeing clearly soon.

[Jordan2]

It has been one week since my surgery, I had my second follow up today. I had a 9:45 am appointment. I got there at 9:30, I was taken in right away and put in an exam room. The doctor didn't come in until after 11:00! I know doctors can run behind, it would have been nice if someone explained the wait to me, they just leave you in the room and forget about you. They keep the door open, the woman who brought me in the room walks by, I say excuse me, I know she heard me, there was a slight hesitation, she ignored me and kept walking. The doctor finally came in, I told him my eyesight is still blurry, he said it's normal. It's funny I overheard a woman telling my exact story, she had her left eye done in 2017 (my left in 2016), she had her right eye done same day as I, her eyesight is blurry too. She also stated like I did, the left eye was a snap, the right not so much. I have to go back in three weeks, I hope I'm seeing more clearly by then.

[Mmsfoxxie]

@Jordan2  I just read this entire thread because on Monday, the 22nd, I had an ophthalmology appointment and for the second time was told I need cataract surgery.  Both eyes...not at once, of course.  She even said that I could have 20/20 vision afterwards.  I’m still not ready for it.  I’m 72.

Good luck with your outcome.

[Jordan2]

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@Mmsfoxxie wrote:

@Jordan2  I just read this entire thread because on Monday, the 22nd, I had an ophthalmology appointment and for the second time was told I need cataract surgery.  Both eyes...not at once, of course.  She even said that I could have 20/20 vision afterwards.  I’m still not ready for it.  I’m 72.

Good luck with your outcome.

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@Mmsfoxxie thanks for the good wishes. I was ready for the surgery because I really couldn't see. The surgery wasn't too bad, I though would not want to have both eyes done with a week or two between them. If you are getting along well enough, I wouldn't get the surgery, you will know when it's time!

[Mmsfoxxie]

Glad you're doing well, @Jordan2.  I know you mentioned blurring but what was the discomfort level?  How long did you wear the patch.

Right now, I think I'm doing ok visually as long as the lighting is good and I can wear my readers.  Can't drive at night unless I know the route well and traffic is very light. Other than that, I really don't think I need surgery yet.

[Jordan2]

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@Mmsfoxxie wrote:

Glad you're doing well, @Jordan2.  I know you mentioned blurring but what was the discomfort level?  How long did you wear the patch.

Right now, I think I'm doing ok visually as long as the lighting is good and I can wear my readers.  Can't drive at night unless I know the route well and traffic is very light. Other than that, I really don't think I need surgery yet.

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@Mmsfoxxie you get what is known as the halo effect, it is brutal driving in the morning when the sun comes up, you feel blinded by the light! I never have really felt comfortable driving at night, the headlights in your eyes are terrible. As for the surgery, I had it at the facility where surgeries are done ( I go to an ophthalmologist that is a chain of offices, it's like a factory, I really had no choice). They start an IV port where the anesthesia goes, you are not out, you're in like a twilight state. I don't think the surgery itself is that long, you then rest a little bit after the surgery ( they give you juice and a cookie) before your released. You can not drive so you need a ride each way ( because of Covid -19 the person that drives you cannot stay). It takes about 3 hours from start to finish. I went home wearing an eye patch that I couldn't remove. I went to the doctor the next day ( you can't drive). He took the patch off. The worst part is the eye drops before and after surgery. I'm not good with the drops, it's a pain in the rear.

[Mmsfoxxie]

@Jordan2, I always called them stars but halo is more accurate.  I'm used to eye drops since I have glaucoma.  My ophthalmologist said it would take 20 to 30 minutes.  

So that's a lot of driving for the person that drives you which means distance from home to hospital can't be across town.

Thank you, @Jordan2.  Very helpful info.