July 27th 2009 8:16 pm
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Well, things were a lot worse than I expected. And the first part of treatment was a nightmare for me.
The only good news is that even though my left eye is also damaged, I have not lost any vision in that eye, and laser surgery will help. it does not cure the problem, but it will prevent further damage from the veins and blood vessels that are affected in that eye.
However, my right eye is pretty serious. There is only a 10% chance that with treatment, any of the vision will be restored. It is much more advanced than the other eye. That was very difficult to hear. I still cannot read magazines, books, etc. and may never be able to again. The loss of vision is in an area where when I try to use both eyes the letters look squiggly and I just can't read. And one eye reading does not work for me, either. Treatment will only stop the damaged blood vessels from further leaking.
I can read email because I can enlarge the print to 24 bold font and my right eye can see that clearly, and I can elnarge web pages to a readable size. No restrictions on driving. However, since the damage is more serious, I have a bigger chance of completely loosing my vision in that eye.
This is a complication from diabetes. I can stop the progression of the disease by having a seriously tight blood sugar level all the time. Not as easy as it sounds. Don't want to get into all of that.
I had a lot of tests today, with a reaction in my arm from the dye injection, which is normal for me. It is swollen, hard, itchy and painful. That will go away in a few days. Thank the Lord it was NOT a systemic reaction!
The first part of treatment today was a shot of a new drug into the back of my eye. Yes, a shot, I completely fell apart. Sobbed like a baby. That is the only thing in the world that that truly TERRIFIES me - like my worst nightmare. I didn't want to handle that. Took me a while to calm down. But eventually I did let the doctor do it. And it was horrible. Even though my eye was numb, it hurt, and I got really nauseous. BUT, with the help of the Lord, I made it through. The shot only takes a few seconds. But it was a few seconds of terror for me
.So next Monday I will have laser treatment to my left eye, the following week to my right eye. Then follow ups to see if I need more laser treatments. Then I go back in 3 months to make sure my eyes are stable, so I can get new glasses.
The worst of it is over. Please pray that I do NOT NEED another of those shots, and that I will be calm for the laser surgery the next two Mondays.
So it was a very difficult day. I am thankful that I have not lost MORE or ALL of my vision in my right eye. Very Thankful. I can still drive. I really do appreciate your prayers.
Love,
Laura-Lynne
Leave A Comment | 17 people already have Purrrs, purrrs and more purrrs! Purrs and Prayers and healing energy Margo and Laura-Lynne.
Ginny and mom Wendy. We are so sad for your Ma having to go through all of this, Margo. We are purring and purring for her! This is a nightmare for your poor Ma. Many purrs for you both from all of us. Wishing the best for you, Laura-Lynne. We're so sorry you have had to go through any of this.
Give a hug to Margo from all of us. Dear Margo,
I will be purring as hard as I can for your Ma. What a horrible ordeal for her to have to go through.
You and your Ma are in our thoughts,
Luci Meow Margo,
We are purring and praying for your mommy.
Purrs,
Mathis & family OMC what an ordeal, you have a very brave Mum Margo. We are purring extra hard for her. Big love to both of you Jaffa, Lulu and Rusty XXX Oh the horror! We don't like needles either.
Wow! Your Mom is BRAVE!
We're purring for a Good Report for your Mom's next visits.
It's great your Mom can still drive. Thank God!
We love you both so very very much.
Love,
Jillian and Jasper and Jobel and Manx Mamma
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox o Oh Laura Lynne, we are so sorry to hear about your eyes. My mom has has lots of eye surgeries and totally understands. She has shots in her eyes. We are purring for you and know what it's like not to be able to read for a while. Keep the faith. We love you and Margo, of course. Good Morning Laura-Lynn and Margo, We send our purrs and prayers to you. Hope all goes well Monday.
We love you,
Kibbles, Francis, Yoda and their family Margo,
we are purring hard for you and your meowmie.
this is quite an ordeal. please tell your meowmie we are sending lots of love and kittie kisses.
with paw power,
Bibi & Meep We are purring for your mommy, Margo! Oh your poor Ma. We will be purring really hard for her.
Hugs Hi Margo and Laura-Lynne, We are sorry to hear all that you have been through, Edwin and I think of you alot and we pray that you will get all this behind you soon. So take care of each other and hope to hear back from you soon.
Purrrrs From Edwin and her mommy Hi Margo and Ma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Nana has to get a shot in her eye evfurry 3 months to stop her from losing more of her eyesight. My Nana says it really hurts and she has to be furry furry brave each time. Mommy always lets me purr in the phone for Nana to make her feel better. If you evfur need it again I will come and you can hold my paw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (You can't hold my tail cuz I don't have one). I always keep you in my purrayers.
Love you!!!!!!!!!!!
Harriet we are sorry to hear about the scary needle. Mommy doesn't like anything even touching her eyes, so that must have been awfull. We are hoping the treatments help. xxxooo Still purring hard for your Mommy Margo, she is very brave Mommy. Sending a big hug to you too margo love Tilly xx
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