Hi guys.. I had scleral buckle surgery 5 weeks ago today...Had my second visit with my Dr. today as well. He told me on my last appt that i should be getting...
Joey, Let me first welcome you to our little group. It is an unfortunate welcome that I give as I would prefer NOT to have to include you or anyone else in ...
In a message dated 7/2/02 7:58:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... Truer words were never spoken! We learn to live with the vision we have . . . Speaking of...
Joey, most of us can relate to what you are experiencing. This is a serious operation, recovery takes a long time and your vision from the operated eye will...
Thanks for the update about your progress which is a real encouragement to all of us. I am interested in any more info you may have on the cataract surgery....
Sorry about the error. Correct address should read: www.sightwise.org for information on detached retinas. ... a ... surgery. ... your ... by ... use...
Joey, I had preventive laser on November 29 to correct a rear. It got bigger and I had a second laser, I had a full detachment on Feb 3. I got a bubble on Feb...
The doctors don't know why my son's retina detached either. (Although they seem to think that maybe his degree of near-sightedness has something to do with...
joey, i just want to add that my wavy vision improved sloooowly but surely during the first year following surgery, so much so that i go days without noticing....
Hooray for you. I have the same facing me in Sept. Cataract removal that is. I will have to ask about the silicon lens thing. I did insist my removal not be...
Hello everyone, Well, i'm writing to the newsgroup after having my 3rd op following a detachment at the start of May and then redetachment whilst i had gas...
Dear Kevin Been there, done that. I started in March 02 with laser surgery for a tear in the right retina. Lasted two weeks, then Cyro surgery for another...
Dixie, What a great spokesperson you are for this group!!! You should be commended - keep up the encouragement. We all appreciate it! Chris ... From:...
CS, I've had silicone oil in since July. The surgeon does not want to take it out either. There are cases of the oil remaining in the eye for 20+ years, with...
Susan Clingman
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Jul 3, 2002 1:55 am
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bless you sweety.. congrats and thnxs so much for the support warmest regards joey ... MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here...
Amen!!!!! Chris.... Dixie has made me feel better than my dr mom or dad..thanxs again dix joey ... MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your...
Well, I've got mixed feelings everytime I see a posting on this group - Its good to see what other people go through, but unfortunately I see that there are no...
I have a very good friend that just went through reattaching his retina. He had 3 laser surgurys the last few years. He just went through detachment of ...
Just curious what the surgery expense (ballpark) is. Unfortunately my insurance will not be active until Aug.1 so I am footing the bill. Any info is...
Hi again, I would also like to know, how can I get my friend out of his house. He has become a hurmit because of he feels his sight is gone and he has gone...
Joey, I am 6 months post op today and my pupil is still dilated. Dr.'s do not know why some people's pupil stay dilated. I was finally given a drop to put in...
I'm sorry about your friend. It's no fun recouperating from the surgery, and I was 7 months pregnant when I had it 4 weeks ago. I did not have the buckle,...
My first surgery ran about $12,000 and that was on an outpatient basis.I had a victromeny,buckle and gas buckle.Unfortunately for me my retina didn't hold even...
Further to costs - I have not seen the bill yet, but I was told that my cryo and bubble surgery was running between $4,000 - $5,000. ... From: BRENDA...
cryo with bubble: $1,195 not including post op. visits...
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Jul 4, 2002 12:32 am
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I had a detachment in my left eye about 4 1/2 weeks ago. I had the cyro/gas and everything is attached and looking good. The gas bubble is still in my eye and...
