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Eyes Trabeculectomy and Cataract operations update

This is a one-day quick visit the left eye cataract operation was a success but there are some concerns the eye pressure rose far too high this meant several injections directly into the eye. This now means another operation to the left eye to do a minor adjustment to the flap to release more fluid this will/should lower the pressure to a safe level.

The right eye cataract will be removed on Tue 20th March. There are no post operations expected as the right eye had no other concerns.

Even with a very minium visit to the computer I am getting eye strain as I have only good vision with the left eye and as I explained it has problems of its own.
There are other no/nos, must wear dark glasses when outside at all times, no night driving at all just not safe to drive, gym has been put on hold for 10 weeks and if I get the Drs OK back after Easter. I have not been allowed to swim for at least 18 months now it will be great to get back into the water.

The both tanks have been going very well thank goodness. I had a few concerns over the very hot days with the Betta tank, the heater started to play up as well. As many know I always carry spares swapped it over all fixed. I lost the Betta for no reason at all just before the heater problems. I now have a reddish orange with traces of Neon blue as the base of his tail; I think it is called a Delta tail (a large rounded D shape tail).

Since I have had these eye concerns I have discovered several of FP members and their families have far worse than my eye problems even life threatening to these members I wish all the best to you and your family.

If all goes well I hope to be back slowly after Easter so have a safe and happy Easter. There will be a lot to catch up with.

I have written this in MS Word so that I can have several breaks before posting another one due now before posting.


Regards Keith


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Welcome back keithgh! We missed you!

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I hope that all that stuff goes well.

See you around Easter!

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Hi Keith,
Welcome back!
It was great to catch up with you in Chat for a few
minutes this evening.
Take care of Marg, and will email you later, perhaps
you can print it and have Marg read it to you.
CUL
Frank


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i hope this finally fixes that problem you've been having, it seems like it's taken forever for you to get better. nice to know you're still around, even if it is only for a few minutes

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we really missed you around here!! Welcome back.

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Fingers crossed for you Keith - I know it's a cliché, but let's hope this is the light at the end of the tunnel for you. And let's see you get back to tending those fish and those orchids without the worries of the past year or so.


Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002

Keith, sounds like you might almost be there, this seems to be taking forever to get straight and your strenght through it all is just amazing.

I know I hope I never have to go through what you're going through!

All the best on the 20th .

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I was just thinking about you again today Keith and I was going to PM Lindy to see if she had heard anything from you.

I will be praying that all further treatments go well and that you will be back on FP with us in a very short while.

God bless and God speed.

Jim

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Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain

Another update
I would like to thank all those who have sent their best wishes and their concerns.

It will be a week on Tue 27th since the operation. As I expected there were a few concerns because of the previous operation to the right eye. This means injections directly into the eye not the best to have but it starts to work straight away. Because of the injections into the left eye the touch up operation has been put on hold for the time being thank goodness. My both eyes are extremly light sensitive especially the right eye.

Because of these opps I now have perfect clear vision also colours are brighter. This will make using my new camera a lot easer I can actually see clearly what I am shooting at

No more eye drops for the pressure a big change after 25+.
I had to do a little on the computer today Grand-daughter doing a Kidz program on FM local radio.

I hope to be back slowly after Easter.

Keith

Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do.
I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT?
VOTE NOW VOTE NOW

Sounds like good news Keith. Good to hear it's on the right track

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That is good news, Keith. You have been missed and it will be good to have you back with us soon. It does sound like all is on the right track for your recovery.

Jim

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Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain

So glad to read your update and very glad to have you back

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Glad to have you back Keith, just noticed your post today, but do remember a previous thread about your eye operation. I hope all goes well for you.

Miss your always sound advice around here.

Good Luck!