I had my cataract surgery yesterday and it seems to have gone pretty well but the final word will come later this morning after I see Dr. Jamie. It seemed a lot more difficult than my previous surgery and it gave me pause to consider the differences from that time and the present. First and foremost was my mindset. At the time of my first surgery, The Man and I had just begun our relationship and he was at my side and wonderfully supportive the whole time. This time my upstairs neighbor took me and sat in the waiting room -- which was good because she raises my blood pressure with monotonous regularity. I probably should have gotten someone else but my efforts weren't worth the bother. I'm always the first to ask what I can do to help my friends but it seems that isn't forthcoming when the situation is reversed. And I went home to an empty house and ate a lot.
I also slept a lot and noticed a lot of discomfort that's finally subsiding so I'll be okay to drive myself to Dr. Jamie's office later today -- and y'all didn't see me type those words. Bryce came over after school to see what I needed and made sure my trash was put out at the curb and stayed a while to talk. He is my best buddy these days. Michelle (his mom) brought little Ana Michelle over so I could see her crawl (at 7 months!)! I count my blessings where I find them. Jeff called and wanted to bring supper. I said "No thanks".
I'm heading to bed when I finish this as I'm exhausted. I've always wondered why surgery always affects me this way but it does.
A tip of my Thinking Cap to Dick Klade aka Gabby Geezer for his flattering comment the other day!
Happy Blogging!!!!!!
Kay
Hope y'all are having a great day!!!!!
Glad to see you survived!! Never doubted it for a minute. I thought you had one of those 'speech to type' programs so how could anyone see you type? Keep improving, dear Kay.
ReplyDeleteGood to know that all is well after your surgery Kay.I hope that you won't need glasses once your eye heals
ReplyDeleteGlad to see the surgery went well and that you are resting. Surgery takes a lot out of you, rest is the best thing. Take care, will visit tomorrow to see how you are :)
ReplyDeleteAnesthesia always affects me that way, Kay. Hoping that your doc will have good news and that the surgery was totally successful!
ReplyDeleteOh Kay! we're so much alike
ReplyDeleteno one ever thinks I need help or support and when they do I still end up helping them
I'm sure I bring some of that on myself but still ...
I am glad the pain has decreased, that alone is exhausting
I hope the Dr gives you good news
hugs
Always happy that you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteWhy surgery affects you? It's EXHAUSTING to go thru that stuff, so I'm glad it seems to have gone well, and don't beat up on yourself for feeling tired and worn out, that's the way it's supposed to be -- speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteHope your feeling better today, Kay, and that all is well.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's over. I had both eye surgeries done at different times and, like you, I was alone the second time.
ReplyDeleteI think we sleep a lot because it's nature's way of healing. The older we get, the longer it takes to heal so the more we sleep.
Glad it looks like your surgery will turn out OK. I keep putting mine off. Rest. Sending virtual tlc.
ReplyDeleteWhat an ordeal. You are pretty tough, Kay.
ReplyDeleteMy husband cracked a rib, and he needs a lot of looking after, poor soul.
Wish I could be there to make you a cup of tea and chat for a while.
Aloha,
Marianna (my real name)
I'm glad you're on the mend. I imagine surgery affects most people that way. I'd want to just stay in bed to recuperate too.
ReplyDeleteKay--I hope you are remembering not to read any of your own funny postings. Snickering can't be good for the eye, can it?
ReplyDeleteGlad you are doing well; but, sorry some of us can't be there for you in person.
Cop Car
Surgery is no fun under any circumstances. Probably the best thing you can do for yourself now is rest. Hopefully you'll be all healed and ready to enjoy the spring that seems to be on the way if the buds popping out on the trees in the neighborhood here are any indication. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad everything went well, Kay. Hope each day is better and better.
ReplyDeleteSounding good, Kay. Get more rest, be easier on self, etc. Great to hear recovery moving along.
ReplyDeleteMy coworker's aunt had to come here from Canada to have Cataract surgery because there was a yearlong wait list over there.
ReplyDeleteOK, OK, Kay...you've been slacking off long enough. *smiling* How are you doing?
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You react that way to surgery because your body has been disrupted and interfered with and is adjusting. Take all the time & get all the rest you need. Glad your neighbors have your back. You'll be back up to speed, I predict, by the time the first seriously warm weather reaches you.
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