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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: tony on March 14, 2007, 02:34:11 pm

Title: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: tony on March 14, 2007, 02:34:11 pm: Well, OP no 8 or 9 maybe, lost count somewhere....
I am having the small eyelid lift OP on Mon
(the one to improve dry eye etc etc)
- a small OP by my standards - but you never know
sadley, no mermaids this time
(well not planned.... anyway)
Oh and been at work 5 weeks full time now
Quiet month really...
Best Regards
Tony
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: Derek on March 14, 2007, 03:54:02 pm: Hi there Tony...

Very best wishes for a successful outcome to op 8 or 9? on Monday. My ' wait and watch' routine certainly puts into perspective just what adversities you have had to conquer and how well you have dealt with them. Your words of wisdom, empathy and humour are always valued and inspirational.

Regards

Derek
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: jerseygirl on March 14, 2007, 03:57:08 pm: Tony,

Lots of luck on Monday! Hopefully, everything will go smoothly. Let us know.

Eve
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: Battyp on March 14, 2007, 05:52:32 pm: Hope things went well for you!
You can have mermaids if you want them :o)
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: Obita on March 15, 2007, 06:47:17 am: Hi Tony:

Good luck to you. Compared to your previous surgeries, this will indeed be a breeze.

Wishing you well, Kathy
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: Raydean on March 15, 2007, 03:24:59 pm: Tony

It'll go great on Monday. You'll notice the difference. Now if you're really, really really lucky or a smooth talker you could talk the Doctor into a little tuck here, there and a whole new you! Chet had the eye tuck done twice and it really was a simple procedure. I'll be thinking of you.

Hugs
Raydean
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: nancyann on March 15, 2007, 03:47:35 pm: Hi Tony: Wishing you all the best !!!
Here's to moist eyes !!!!
Nancy
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: Windsong on March 15, 2007, 06:57:44 pm: Good luck Tony, all the best.

W.
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: Patti UT on March 16, 2007, 09:08:54 pm: Tony,
Best wishes with the eye op. Sure hoep it gets you some releif. Don't know how you do it. The thought of another Op no matter how minor makes me exhausted. Will be praying and thinkg of you Monday
patti ut
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: kippy6 on March 16, 2007, 09:28:00 pm: Please let us know how it goes. I'll be looking for an update!
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: Dealy on March 17, 2007, 07:54:19 am: Tony-Best Wishes My Friend on your eye op. I myself have decided too have a 9 month MRI on Monday. Yours-Ron-the other NF2
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: tony on March 18, 2007, 12:23:59 pm: Thank you every one for your good wishes and support
and a special thanks to Raydean
good to have you back !
Best regards
Tony
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?/and home !
Post by: tony on March 20, 2007, 12:16:03 pm: Just to report in - quiet day no real issues
Done under a general (see I am a coward !)
amazingly no sickness, nausia or dizzyness
also met a helpful mermaid....
On balance, I suspect I am in a DREAM !
writing in my sleep - still in the Hospital etc etc
Dont know if you will get this
I will write again when reality kicks in
Best regards
Tony
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: ppearl214 on March 20, 2007, 12:33:15 pm: Tony,

I just love you when the meds kick in! :)

Hang in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sleep well! :)

Phyl
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: nancyann on March 24, 2007, 09:30:24 am: Hey Tony: I was wondering... Did you have the lowere lid pulled tighter also?
I'm asking because I had it done (again) on March 7th & since 3/18
I've been having such awful pain in the outer eye area - it's so bad
it wakes me up at night. I don't remember this happening the 1st time around.
My MD appt. is 3/29 so I'll ask him about it, just wondering if you've been having bad pains.
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: tony on March 24, 2007, 12:58:43 pm: Not sure what has happened there for you
strange it should seem to hurt elsewhere ?
Anyhow all they did for me is close the gap at the inner end
by about 2-3mm - I say all - but I sense the tear duct
- the drain bit - has been slightly blocked as water
now holds much better and longer in the eyeball area
We hadent really discussed this as an option
but I am not complaining as it seems to work quite well
So in conclusion :
Sadley yes the drugs have now worn off (shame...)
and its back to reality....
I have a mild black eye, and a sore nose
but as things go - I got off lightly !
Best regards
Tony
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: nancyann on March 24, 2007, 01:26:15 pm: Hi Tony: thanks for the info; Glad it's working for you,
So, you needed tightening at the inner aspect,
mine is at the outer aspect, oh well.....
Best wishes on continued healing !!! Nancy
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: tony on March 25, 2007, 05:44:37 am: I had further thoughts on this one
Maybe, only maybe, its a bit tight for you at the moment
in time the skin will adjust
Take medical advice here
but an interim solution maybe..
Many ANers use a nightime eye-lube type gel to protect
an eye that does not quite close properly
The same gel would also have a lubrication function
this may help you
Word of caution - it will need to be carefully cleaned off in the morning
that means very clean tissue/cloth and distilled water
Just a thought
Best regards
Tony
Title: Re: My turn for an OP ?
Post by: nancyann on March 25, 2007, 07:06:44 am: Hi Tony: thanks again. Because I have facial paralysis,
I use lubricant 'round the clock
to combat the dryness.
Yeah, I was wondering if the under layers of skin
are tightening from the healing & that may be causing the pain.
Well, I'll know on Thursday......