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Post-Treatment => Eye Issues => Topic started by: Patti on October 22, 2009, 05:58:45 pm

Title: removal of gold weight
Post by: Patti on October 22, 2009, 05:58:45 pm
I haven't contributed in a while , but i just had to share some good news!  i finally (after 9 years) had my gold eyelid weight removed.  the doctor was willing to try it since it had ****ed and protruded over the years.  it caused my eyelid to lower too easily.  i thought it was so ugly!  my eye looks great!  it stays a little open at night, but i sleep with it covered so its ok.  big change!!!  patti
Title: Re: removal of gold weight
Post by: mimoore on October 22, 2009, 06:33:50 pm
That is wonderful Patti!
Glad you are feeling good about it!
Michelle  ;D
Title: Re: removal of gold weight
Post by: saralynn143 on October 22, 2009, 07:19:00 pm
Great news Patti. I'm glad you are happy.

Sara
Title: Re: removal of gold weight
Post by: epodjn on October 22, 2009, 07:29:19 pm
That is wonderful news! So does that mean you can blink on your own? How long did it take to come back? I'm not even a year out but just wondering.
Title: Re: removal of gold weight
Post by: Jim Scott on October 23, 2009, 12:27:02 pm
Hi, Patti ~

I just wanted to add my own note of congratulations on the occasion of you having your gold eye weight successfully removed.  This kind of news is very informative and inspirational for AN patients dealing with eye issues.  Thanks for posting.  :)

Jim
Title: Re: removal of gold weight
Post by: Karen on October 23, 2009, 06:44:54 pm
Hi I also had my eye weight taken out after almost 5 years.  I can blink if I use my cheek a little and think about it.  I use Celluvisc about every hour and a half during the day and Refresh PM at night.  I also don't     have feeling in my face tongue and cornea and no tears.  Do you feel uncomfortable on that side all the time, even though it is numb it feels stiff and like I have been to the dentist.  I still can't get used to that feeling.  Even tried Neurotin and Lyrica.  Karen  P.S. I would like to talk to you sometrime,
Title: Re: removal of gold weight
Post by: Patti on March 21, 2010, 03:56:45 am
Since i last wrote in october about the removal of my eye weight-it has only gotten better.  my eye does close at night without covering it.  the refresh liquigel dries on my outer eyes and seals it shut.  i look better.  i am feeling almost normal!  karen-send a private message with info about how we can talk.  patti
Title: Re: removal of gold weight
Post by: nancyann on March 21, 2010, 04:36:46 pm
Wonderful news Patti.  I'm curious,  did you have the same weight in for the 9 years ?  Since I will always need a weight in my eye,  I'm concerned re: protruding out of the eyelid.  I've heard it should be changed every 5 years ?   
Always good thoughts,  Nancy
Title: Re: removal of gold weight
Post by: Patti on March 21, 2010, 07:25:31 pm
nancy-yes, i have had it in for 9 years and only this year did the doctor agree that it was protruding and even shifted.  he said there was no guarantee that removing it would work but he gave me the option.  all is well.  patti