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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / January 2006Purrs & prayers appreciated
I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would be greatly appreciated. Lily's mama Lydia  SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Purrs & prayers on the way. Please try not to worry too much. I've had a lot of operations on my right eye since 2001, the first few were groundbreaking and complicated, and painful afterwards. As a result of all this surgery, my lens became opaque and my last op was for cataract and to have a lens implant. I was dreading it after experiencing the other surgery. However, I was pleasantly surprised how easily it all went with only minor discomfort for a few days afterwards, easily controlled by mild painkillers. In fact the following day I drove to the supermarket although, strictly, I shouldn't have done. It will make a real difference to your sight too. Will you be having a general or a local anaesthetic? Tweed Purrs on the way. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos >>I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers >>would be greatly appreciated. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Tweed My 84 year old dad is having the same op next Friday, so purrs for you too. He has glaucoma in the other eye and hardly any sight so we're hoping this will restore at least part of it. Marcia Many, many purrs coming your way. Charleen Mr. Pumpkin Aggie Marble Victor Velcro > My 84 year old dad is having the same op next Friday, so purrs for you > too. He has glaucoma in the other eye and hardly any sight so we're > hoping this will restore at least part of it. > > Marcia My mother has macular degeneration, and had cataract surgery when she was 88. Her vision has deteriorated quite a bit since then, but it improved considerably with the surgery. She can't read any more, but she can still see well enough to get around, and can send and read email in large print. She would be completely blind if she hadn't had the surgery. Purrs and prayers for your dad to have good results. Incidentally, my mother has had lots of surgery, of various types. She said the cataract surgery was the easiest and most pleasant of any of them. I haven't had many surgeries, but I found it a piece of cake when I had it a few years ago. Joy Thanks, Tweed. It will be under local anaesthesia, I will be in and out and doctor assures me Advil will do fine as a painkiller. I will have to wear an eyepatch for a day or two but don't even need anybody attending to me. DH will be home for two weeks, though, just in case. Lydia SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > >>I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Tweed > Thanks, Tweed. It will be under local anaesthesia, I will be in and out > and doctor assures me Advil will do fine as a painkiller. I will have to > wear an eyepatch for a day or two but don't even need anybody attending to > me. DH will be home for two weeks, though, just in case. > Lydia Be prepared for rather a weird experience having a cataract op under local and shut your ears as they talk over you while they are doing it. You'll be fine afterwards. Don't bend and lift for a couple of weeks afterwards NO HOOVERING! and be careful that nothing spits out from the stove when you cook towards your eye. In fact, get the cooking done for you for two weeks, it's safer. ((hugs)) Tweed P.S. Don't try and get out of doing toast after a week.. > Be prepared for rather a weird experience having a cataract op under local > and shut your ears as they talk over you while they are doing it. This reminds me of one of the first hand operations that I had. A student was sitting in with the hand surgeon, and when she (th surgeon) had cut open my hand, the student exclaimed 'Oooh, they look just like stalks of wheat!' I think she was talking about the tendons. ;o) SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >> Be prepared for rather a weird experience having a cataract op under >> local and shut your ears as they talk over you while they are doing it. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > open my hand, the student exclaimed 'Oooh, they look just like stalks of > wheat!' I think she was talking about the tendons. ;o) Yes, I think they forget that you can hear while you are lying so still. Some of the things that were said during my cataract op I found scary and I mentioned it to my surgeon when I went back for a review a few weeks later when he asked if I had any concerns about my treatment. There is water (or maybe saline solution) constantly flushing your eye while the surgery is going on and running over your face sometimes. I explained that while I didn't mind hearing him say "more irrigation" on a number of occasions, I didn't like it when he said "MORE IRRIGATION!! THE CORNEA IS DRYING OUT!" because I didn't know what implications that might have. Neither did I like it when I heard him say "this is going to be a difficult one.." although I realised it might be because of all my other retinal surgery. So, like I said, I mentioned it as a concern for a better patient experience, so to speak. He was amazed, he hadn't actually thought about this before and was very pleased that I'd raised it. I suggested earphones playing nice music and he is actually going to think about it! Do bear in mind, though, Lydia, that my surgery was complicated by having all the other..most cataract ops are almost in silence, this is just to prepare you in case they say worrying things as if you aren't there. You will be fine and you will see so much better afterwards. I remember when the woman in the next bed to me was so scared, she went for her op before me, and came back while I was still waiting. "Wow" she said "this is fantastic, just look at the nurse's uniforms, they are *so* blue!" Tweed >> Be prepared for rather a weird experience having a cataract op under >> local and shut your ears as they talk over you while they are doing it. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > open my hand, the student exclaimed 'Oooh, they look just like stalks of > wheat!' I think she was talking about the tendons. ;o) Yes, I think they forget that you can hear while you are lying so still. Some of the things that were said during my cataract op I found scary and I mentioned it to my surgeon when I went back for a review a few weeks later when he asked if I had any concerns about my treatment. There is water (or maybe saline solution) constantly flushing your eye while the surgery is going on and running over your face sometimes. I explained that while I didn't mind hearing him say "more irrigation" on a number of occasions, I didn't like it when he said "MORE IRRIGATION!! THE CORNEA IS DRYING OUT!" because I didn't know what implications that might have. Neither did I like it when I heard him say "this is going to be a difficult one.." although I realised it might be because of all my other retinal surgery. So, like I said, I mentioned it as a concern for a better patient experience, so to speak. He was amazed, he hadn't actually thought about this before and was very pleased that I'd raised it. I suggested earphones playing nice music and he is actually going to think about it! Do bear in mind, though, Lydia, that my surgery was complicated by having all the other..most cataract ops are almost in silence, this is just to prepare you in case they say worrying things as if you aren't there. You will be fine and you will see so much better afterwards. I remember when the woman in the next bed to me was so scared, she went for her op before me, and came back while I was still waiting. "Wow" she said "this is fantastic, just look at the nurse's uniforms, they are *so* blue!" Tweed That's absolutely right, Lydia. My mother stayed with me when she had it, but when I had it, my daughter stayed the first night and then went home. I got along just fine on my own. I didn't even need Advil. Really, the worst part of it is the fact that you have to use eyedrops several times a day for a couple of weeks, and that's just an inconvenience. SignatureJoy **Don't believe everything you think** > Thanks, Tweed. It will be under local anaesthesia, I will be in and out and > doctor assures me Advil will do fine as a painkiller. I will have to wear an [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > > > Tweed > >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would > >be greatly appreciated. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Tweed I suspect your discomfort and need for painkillers had to do with your previous surgery. I didn't experience either with my cataract surgery, and neither did my mother. We both had each eye done separately, so that's a total of four surgeries. Joy > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would > be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Many purrs and prayers that it goes well. Helen M >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >be greatly appreciated. Purrs for easy and successful surgery. I had it done to both eyes a couple of years ago - - piece o' cake. Except for needing to use dark glasses for a short while, there was practically nothing to it!! Hope for the same experience for you. Jeanne >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >be greatly appreciated. >Lily's mama Lydia You got it, Lydia. Purrs that it go swimmingly. Ginger-lyn (Katie is on my lap, purring for you, too) Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >be greatly appreciated. >Lily's mama Lydia My mother had both eyes done when she wa 79 years old. She had just a local anesthetic. They did the eyes a few weeks apart. She said the procedure was quite short, with only mild pain afterwards for a few days. And in less than a week, she felt perfect, both times. Purrs that this is the same for you. This surgery is now considered *very* routine and is commonly done. Adverse reactions are very rare, too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven. - Robert Heinlein Life is very difficult. Once you understand that, life becomes easier. -Buddha >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Prayers and purrs on the way. And a few smiles as I remember how very worked up my mother managed to get before her cataract surgery. And how pissed she was with herself when she discovered how easy it was and how nice the results were. Wishing you the same. Jo >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Of course! You'll be fine.. Loads of good wishes heading your way. Cheers, helen s > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers > would be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Lots of purrs for your surgery, I hope your sight is greatly improved. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would > be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for everything to go really well. Calming hugs, Polonca and Soncek >> I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >> be greatly appreciated. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Calming hugs, > Polonca and Soncek Purring for a happy recovery. MLB > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would > be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Good luck, purrs are on their way. When they tell you "there's nothing to it, these days", believe them! I was very apprehensive before mine, but nowadays they just make a very tiny incision (doesn't even require stitches), remove the clouded lens, insert a folded soft lens (which unfolds after insertion), and you go home with a bandage over the eye, which gets removed the next day. (It's true you have to wear a patch over that eye at night for a couple of weeks, but that's no big deal.) I've always been phenomenally near-sighted, so with the correction they customarily build in to the implants, I saw better after the surgery than I had since I was a sub-teen. When my Dad had his cataract removed, he had to lie flat on his back for two weeks with sandbags to prevent him moving his head. They hadn't developed implants, yet, either - he thought he was fortunate because, instead of the thick, thick lenses cataract surgery used to require, he was able to wear a contact lens. My mom had implants, but it still was a fairly big deal, and although she didn't have to stay in bed, she did have to take things very easy for a few weeks. My doctor told me the next step (which they're working on) will be to do the whole thing by injection - one to dissolve and remove the clouded natural lense, another to insert the new lens (which will be some sort of liquid designed to expand and adapt after injection), and you probably won't even require the patch at night. They aren't there yet, but give it another ten years or so..... > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers > would be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Oh major purrs coming! Purrs and prayers are also on the way. I can tell you from experience that cataract surgery is a piece of cake, and you'll be so glad you had it. SignatureJoy **Don't believe everything you think** > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would > be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Purrs and prayers are on their way! SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would > be greatly appreciated. We'll be purring for a successful surgery. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >be greatly appreciated. >Lily's mama Lydia Purrs aplenty heading east!! Don't worry too much...It sounds like many other folks here have had it with no problems. Eric's mom had it done last summer, also with no problems. Let us know how it goes.. Eric, Kim and the CRC >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >be greatly appreciated. >Lily's mama Lydia We're sending purrs for your surgery. > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would > be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Of course, Lydia, will ask the masters to purr for you on the 31st. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Many purrs coming up for a sucessful surgery! SignatureBritta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers > would be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Purrs from my fur kids and I for a successful and painless surgery. Debbie Berry dberry@mitre.org > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would > be greatly appreciated. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > to the stars we return > from now until the end of time > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and > prayers would be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Purrs for an uneventful surgery and clear eyes. My mom went through 2 cataract surgeries and it was very successful and relatively comfortable. SignatureCheryl >> I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and >> prayers would be greatly appreciated. >> Lily's mama Lydia Purrs that the surgery will be as easy and comfortable as everyone has said it will be and you will be back soon telling us it was a piece of cake also. Charleen Mr. Pumpkin Aggie Marble Victor Velcro > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would > be greatly appreciated. > Lily's mama Lydia Purrs and prayers for you. It's usually not a big deal anymore. If your experience is like mine, you'll be amazed how much better you'll be able to see. SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe >I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and prayers would >be greatly appreciated. >Lily's mama Lydia We'll be thinking of you and have the purrs reved up on the 31st for an uneventual surgery and quick recovery SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Spot with loving memories of Rocky (RB) stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html New England (US) purrs on their way. Suz&Spicey > I am having cataract surgery on the 31st. Any spare purrs and > prayers would be greatly appreciated. Lily's mama Lydia Just saw this. Purrs incoming. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca
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