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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2018 16:12:53 GMT
BACKSTORY: I had major surgery in January to remove the remaining ocular implant that I've had for 40+ years. It was tiny silicone beads. They became hard and caused immense pain. There were over 100 and many of them traveled to my sinus cavity and fell to the ocular floor over time. They did their job for many years though. My surgeon was also able to reach the BB that I was shot with. No surgeon before her was able to get near it, so I'm impressed. Gone is my dark, intense headpain, and I was left with healing pain for a while...........
This surgery will be to finish me up, hopefully. Building up the lower eyelid and placing the whole look of the socket in the right place. I'm hoping it'll be the last surgery for a long time!!!
Another 6-8 weeks of healing and then I should be ready to be unpatched. It's been such a long journey!! Can't wait to finish up.
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Post by Lexica on Apr 23, 2018 16:17:28 GMT
How exciting! I am beyond thrilled that you have been free from the tormenting pain you were dealing with. I will keep you in my thoughts tomorrow.
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Post by SweetieBugs on Apr 23, 2018 16:21:08 GMT
I'm so happy for you to hear this is moving along and in the right direction. Good thoughts for healing.
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Post by KelleeM on Apr 23, 2018 16:23:57 GMT
Happy news!!! I hope it goes well!
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Post by miranda on Apr 23, 2018 16:24:06 GMT
Good luck with the surgery, hopefully you will be headed in the direction to fully healed quickly!
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Post by River on Apr 23, 2018 16:26:17 GMT
Glad you finally have a date. Many prayers everything goes well and this is your last surgery for a long, long time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2018 16:28:18 GMT
Thank you so much, Lexica!! This patch thing is growing old, but I can't complain, right?? (Instead, I got PTSD and a touch of depression--seriously!). Medicare had to be sure that this wasn't "just cosmetic" so they put it off until they understood the whole thing......... Yikes! I'm getting anxious to finish this! The pig donation to fill my lower lid scares me a bit, but we'll see how it all comes out!
ETA: Thank you so much: SweetieBugs, kelleem, Miranda, River!! Much appreciated!
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Post by destined2bmom on Apr 23, 2018 16:56:03 GMT
Hugs! I hope and pray that the surgery is a huge success and you heal very quickly!
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Post by JoP on Apr 23, 2018 16:57:46 GMT
Great news 😁👍🏻
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Post by donna on Apr 23, 2018 16:59:21 GMT
Great news about a new date! I pray everything goes smoothly! You deserve the very best outcome!
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 23, 2018 17:01:45 GMT
Whoo hoo! What wonderful news!
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Post by AmandaA on Apr 23, 2018 17:12:09 GMT
That is great news. Hope it all goes off as scheduled this time.
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Post by casii on Apr 23, 2018 17:16:04 GMT
Yeah, a date and a timeline and something wonderful to look towards! Prayers that all goes well and you can stop rocking that sexy pirate look soon.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Apr 23, 2018 17:17:52 GMT
I am so happy that your surgery is finally on the books!! I am sure you are looking forward to it being over and for the healing to begin.
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Post by myboysnme on Apr 23, 2018 17:46:48 GMT
What an ordeal you have been through. I am continually amazed at the trials peas have been through and live with. I hope you will soon remember what it was once like to be without pain!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2018 17:49:14 GMT
Yeah, a date and a timeline and something wonderful to look towards! Prayers that all goes well and you can stop rocking that sexy pirate look soon. I was gonna say that you rock the pirate look!
Great news and good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2018 17:50:18 GMT
Good luck with the surgery! Glad your pain level has decreased! Hope it all goes well.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 23, 2018 17:55:06 GMT
That is wonderful news! I hope you continue to heal and finish this long, long journey.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2018 18:15:04 GMT
Good luck with your surgery!
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Post by eastcoastpea on Apr 23, 2018 18:34:56 GMT
Best of luck with the surgery. I hope recovery is smooth for you.
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Post by bessieb on Apr 23, 2018 18:39:57 GMT
good luck for the surgery and a speedy recovery - the eye patch looks cool though!
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Post by scrappert on Apr 23, 2018 20:16:30 GMT
Good luck!
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Post by moodyblue on Apr 23, 2018 21:59:28 GMT
I hope it's another successful surgery and an uneventful recovery!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2018 22:02:28 GMT
That's wonderful news!! I'm glad your pain is easing and that you are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. How many surgeries have you had on your eye to this point?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2018 22:20:36 GMT
That's wonderful news!! I'm glad your pain is easing and that you are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. How many surgeries have you had on your eye to this point? THANK YOU ALL!! I'm blown away at the "rockin' the pirate look" comments! Gosh, I detest going out with the patch on. I'll have to post pics of the patches my daughter blinged up for me--one gold and one 'diamonds'.  peasapie: I think this makes my 34th or 35th eye surgery since 1974!!!! That's nuts right?  ? They were mostly all from 1974-1980, and then only 4 in the past few years. I was stable for a good 30 years (which is how it should be!). Most people who get enucleations only get 1 surgery and it lasts for 30 years or so.......... But it is like a breast implant, in that you do need to get it replaced every 30 years (I know that breast implants are more like 10 years). Anyway, I'm hoping that this will do it! Nervous about the pig portions being implanted to make my eyelids, but, who knows? I trust this surgeon! FOR THE PAIN PEAS: It truly is a miracle that the dark, intense pain is truly gone. I am getting sinus pain and headaches from weaning off of various opioids, but that's it. It's so thick and humid out today, but my head is fine! It's amazing, and I thank all of you for being so kind!! I wish that everyone could eliminate their horrible pain!!! xoxo |
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Post by Legacy Girl on Apr 23, 2018 22:40:26 GMT
I'm so happy for you, BB. What a long haul it's been. You deserve only the best! Praying for a smooth procedure tomorrow.
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Post by milocat on Apr 23, 2018 22:45:48 GMT
Your final surgery how exciting!! So happy to hear of your wonderful profress after this previous surgery. Yes I'm sure you're in a bit of turmoil coming off your opioids but that will pass.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2018 22:50:41 GMT
A blinged eye patch sounds amazing!!
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Post by lesserknownpea on Apr 23, 2018 22:50:47 GMT
Wishing you the very very very very best.
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Post by jenjie on Apr 23, 2018 22:59:37 GMT
I’m so glad for you! Praying all goes well.
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? They were mostly all from 1974-1980, and then only 4 in the past few years. I was stable for a good 30 years (which is how it should be!). Most people who get enucleations only get 1 surgery and it lasts for 30 years or so.......... But it is like a breast implant, in that you do need to get it replaced every 30 years (I know that breast implants are more like 10 years).
