I sure hope this makes it's way to the right place!
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Hi everyone....1st let me say I'm overwhelmed by the kind wishes and support I've received today! UNBELIEVABLE!
So, I had my surgery consult today. looks like I'll be having surgery within bout a week...they're gonna call me tomorrow to schedule.
they're gonna do a slightly modified procedure in order to have it covered by my insurance! Wfewww....
doc told me she didn't want to delay as my eyesight is in jeopardy right now, she wants to do it asap!
only right eye for right now, she'll worry about left one at a later time.
she DID say however she was pleasantly surprised w/my optic nerve...says it looks very healthy ..that was a concern of neuro-opthamologist.
evidently" I have some type of muscle alignment problem happening which is causing my double vision.😢 that's a whole different surgery!
anyway, she wants to get this taken care of swiftly, as prednisone is exasborating (sp?) it immensely. there's been a significant change in just a months time!
needless to say, miss stresscase herself (yeah me) is quite anxious to say the least!
I'll keep you'll posted....
love all of you!😘
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MKSimpson95 lynda62707
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Lynda sounds like you are in good hands! ALL THE BEST!
lynda62707 MKSimpson95
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thanks mks...yeah, I have a pretty good feeling about this doc!
on a side note.....my dog (cody) vomited 2x while at my appt. today....just goes to show how contagious Stress is!!😁😕
margot34956 lynda62707
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all the best from me too Lynda, fantastic news about the optic nerve!
lynda62707 margot34956
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I KNOW!! I was quite worried about that as well!
I'll have to tackle the misaligned muscle at a later time.... 😲
celia14153 lynda62707
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What a relief to get things moving and know where you are. Your doctor sounds lovely Good luck! Celia 😃
lynda62707 celia14153
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thank you celia...yeah I think i may have stumbled on a good doc this time!
lynda62707
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![image]CODY!!(https://patient.azureedge.net/forums/images/upload-sm/1200552-636747532294050940.jpg)
mary19068 lynda62707
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Hi lynda 62707
So it is a muscle missalignment that is causing the double vision. Now you know you should feel more relaxed although you don't sound relaxed! I think you should try some relaxation techniques or classes to help you deal with stress. Are there any in your area? The surgery will be fine i am sure. In the meantime do some relaxing stuff you enjoy. You got the pumpkin patch with your daughter coming up just enjoy and have a good time....no more miss stresscase be miss coolcase......big hug and good thoughts your way lynda..
.enjoy the day😊🤗👍
lynda62707 mary19068
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awwww! that is sooo sweet!!
actually, I do alot of deep breathing exercises (cuz of my diaphragm/lung situation...and that helps for awhile....but as I've said, I tend to be such a "worry wort"! can't help it....I come by it honestly...it's in my DNA!
however, I like the name "miss coolcase". I'll have to work on that!
question for you....how were u able to send an attachment? I tried to attach a pic of my dog, Cody as he was waiting patiently w/me in the waiting room (prior to throwing up😝). I was unable to do so😲
mary19068 lynda62707
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Hi lynda62707
To send the attachment click on icon which looks like a picture in a square left of the eye icon.....then when documents etc., come up....click 'documents' which will then take you to a list where you will see 'gallery' here all your camera shots, screen shots and videos are stored click on whatever you want to attach....for instance a camera picture or a screen shot picture and don't just touch it but press on it....this will take you back to your post and 'loading attachment' will be showing in feint grey writing wait a few secs until it loads then click on ' reply'....hope this is ok for you to follow.....ciao for now..
amkoffee lynda62707
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I am so happy that I was wrong about it being a stroke. Even though you have to have surgery I'm happy that what you have is fixable. Good luck on surgery. Keep us posted.
lynda62707 amkoffee
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me too amk....SO glad it wasn't a stroke!!
I'd be lying tho if I didn't say I'm terrified of the surgery.
this year has certainly been a challenging one ....just too many health issues....
not used to that!
"just keep swimming, swimming, swimming"!
karenjaninaz lynda62707
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LYNDA,
I am glad it was not a stroke symptom as I had suggested. i had cataracts removed before PmR and pred. THE RESULTS ARE IMMEDIATE? They will give you written instructions for eye drops and eye care - NOT BURDENSOME.
THE TYPING IS A REAL PAIN BECAUSE ONCE I START A SENTENCE THE REST ARE capitalized.
EileenH karenjaninaz
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Is that a feature of the new format? I use a computer and that doesn't happen for me.
karenjaninaz EileenH
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IM USING AN IPAD. ILL CHECK SOME SETTINGS.
celia14153 EileenH
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It's on iPad and phone and very irritating . Sloppy scripting and easy to put right
lynda62707 karenjaninaz
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I KNOW!!
the ONLY thing I AM appreciating bout this new format, is with the present condition of my eyesight, it's easier to read the lg print!
still not loving how I have to SEARCH 4 everything!😠
EileenH celia14153
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You mean it is a site problem? Have you reported it?
celia14153
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Yes, I've reported it. We'll see if it's acted upon..