An appointment at last, but not on a Wednesday

@Asylum (47893)

Manchester, England

March 11, 2016 5:30am CST

My surgeon originally informed me that he would try to push my eye operation through as an emergency, which would be on a Wednesday. Naturally I have been expecting a telephone call for the past few Wednesdays. Much to my surprise I received a call this morning from him. It seems that he has arranged a slot for next Friday, so at least I have a definite date now. At least all the sense of the unknown has now been removed. It should prove to be an interesting journey because my appointment has been set for 7-30 AM. All that I need to do now is to try to avoid suffering a cardiac arrest in the anticipation of what the operation will be like.

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@LadyDuck (458233)

• Switzerland

11 Mar 16

What a terrible time to be there, I hope that the public transport are available. Now the date is known, try not to stress, stay here with us and avoid thinking to the surgery all the time.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

I checked the timetable while I was out today and the first Metrolink tram runs at 6-20 AM.

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@LadyDuck (458233)

• Switzerland

11 Mar 16

@Asylum I am glad that you have a public transport to go to the hospital.

@MarshaMusselman (38659)

• Midland, Michigan

16 Mar 16

@Asylum That's good, for I forgot that you don't drive.

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@JudyEv (325818)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Mar 16

It's good you now have a date. I can imagine you won't sleep much on the Thursday night.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

I still have to check whether public transport will be available at that time on Friday morning.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

12 Mar 16

@JudyEv It will just have to do. If I am looking in risk of being late by the time that I reach the city centre then I will just have top get a taxi.

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@JudyEv (325818)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 16

@Asylum I see in your response to Anna there is a 6.20am link. Is that early enough for you?

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@owlwings (43915)

• Cambridge, England

11 Mar 16

I'm glad that you now have a definite date. 7:30 is wholly before sparrowfart, so I hope that both you and especially the surgeon are both compos mentis at that hour! I have found that controlled breathing exercises are a great help in calming the nerves before an operation (something like 'breathe in for 3, hold for 3, breathe out for 5'). Don't overdo them, though. Over-oxygenation is not good! I wish you calm nerves and good luck!

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

I am also hoping that my surgeon is compos mentis at that time, which will at least make one of us.

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@GardenGerty (157555)

• United States

11 Mar 16

Okay friend, no coronaries allowed. I am glad you finally have an appointment.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

Yes, so I am now back to the sense of mixed emotions. I am pleased that some progress is on the agenda, but seriously apprehensive about the whole experience awaiting me.

@Morleyhunt (21737)

• Canada

11 Mar 16

Fear of the unknown is common. I remember a dentist appointment I had. I told my husband I would rather have a baby than keep that appointment.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

The unknown certainly is the worst part of it. After having the cataract operation and being aware of what it amounted to I was prepared for the next one, but instead I have another unknown experience to endure.

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@MarshaMusselman (38659)

• Midland, Michigan

16 Mar 16

When I had scary dental procedures planned some years ago, I studied up on them so I'd know what to expect. I would do the same if it were I planning the eye surgery. I like to know what I'm up against, so that I can pray and believe for the best outcome but not freak out if I hear something and not know what it means.

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@Jeanniemaries (8237)

• United States

13 Mar 16

It's going to either be the longest week ever or the shortest or both. I would prefer an early morning appointment as the doctor and crew will be at their best. Good to hear it is on the schedule! That's one hurdle jumped.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

13 Mar 16

I was totally surprised that 7-30 AM appointments even existed.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

13 Mar 16

@Jeanniemaries That actually remains to be seen because the operation is apparently a risky procedure and could result in a further operation.

@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

12 Mar 16

Yes, it's good to have the date fixed. That appointment is really early. Hope everything will go well.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

12 Mar 16

I was totally amazed by the time, but prefer that to waiting longer

@rebelann (111189)

• El Paso, Texas

14 Mar 16

I have my fingers crossed that they will not postpone it ... oh, don't have a cardiac, you need to give 4 weeks advance notice if you plan to have one

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

14 Mar 16

Since the operation will be taking place in 4 days, that does not give me enough time to book a cardiac arrest, so I guess that I will have to give that plan a miss.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

14 Mar 16

@rebelann Does this mean that I need to hire a hitman for you before I can go ahead?

@rebelann (111189)

• El Paso, Texas

14 Mar 16

good to hear @Asylum just remember not to book one in my lifetime, OK?!?

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@DWDavis (25812)

• Pikeville, North Carolina

11 Mar 16

Good to read that you finally have an appointment. I know the anticipation was wearying for you. I pray that all goes well.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

Now that I have a definite date I seem to be more apprehensive than ever.

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@DWDavis (25812)

• Pikeville, North Carolina

11 Mar 16

@Asylum I know what you mean. I had to see a dermatologist today because I had a bump removed from my ear and the report came back inconclusive. They had to cut out some for another test. Now I'm sitting here with a bandaged, very sore, ear.

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@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

11 Mar 16

I'm glad your date has come through. ..now the trick will be not to worry about it....

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

That second part will be virtually impossible, but at least I can look forward to next Saturday when it will all be in the past.

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@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

12 Mar 16

@Asylum yes that's true this time next week ...it'll be all done .... that's good positive thinking....

@garymarsh6 (23393)

• United Kingdom

12 Mar 16

I am glad you have finally been given a date for your op Barry. Good luck I will be thinking of you and rooting for it being a complete success!

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

12 Mar 16

I am seriously hoping that this is the last operation on that eye and that I can then go on to the cataract operation on my left eye.

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@TheHorse (205792)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Mar 16

Yeah, that's quite a wait. All the best to you.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

13 Mar 16

At least I have a set date now.

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@ElizabethWallace (12074)

• United States

11 Mar 16

Distract yourself by doing something in which you can become engrossed. You know, something that makes time fly by and you don't even notice. Good luck, Barry.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

12 Mar 16

@ElizabethWallace Stripping my computer down to individual components seems a drastic way to occupy my attention.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

I suppose that I could try spending 14 hours a day on Mylot, but even then I would still keep allowing my mind to return to the approaching operation.

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@ElizabethWallace (12074)

• United States

12 Mar 16

@Asylum You like computers. Take one apart or download some complex software that would make the rest of us nuts.

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ABDELOUAHAB BOUKHEZNA

• Algeria

11 Mar 16

See you in good health

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

That would be extremely unlikely, but it should improve my eyesight at least.

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ABDELOUAHAB BOUKHEZNA

• Algeria

11 Mar 16

Good luck

@celticeagle (159058)

• Boise, Idaho

12 Mar 16

No cardiac arrest. That is from surprise, silly. You'll be fine. You've made it this far........!!

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

12 Mar 16

I actually though that the horror was over after my original cataract operation because the next cataract would be easier. Of course I did not allow for my particular luck.

@allknowing (130064)

• India

12 Mar 16

Your heart will not even know about the anxiety you have gone through if you have treated it well.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

12 Mar 16

My mind will certainly be aware of the situation and will give my heart a busy time.

@marlina (154166)

• Canada

11 Mar 16

Finally you got a definite date! I know how nervous you are about it and I would be too. Try to relax as much as possible and think of other things. Pleasant things.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

I shall to dig out all my cartoon DVDs to take my mind of the operation.

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

11 Mar 16

That's an unusual time for an appointment. Good luck with the op.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

I suppose that one good point is that I will not be very awake at that time anyway.

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@nanette64 (20364)

• Fairfield, Texas

11 Mar 16

I am hoping sincerely for the best outcome of this surgery @Asylum . Breathe deep my friend, breath deep.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

Hopefully a week from now I will be able to see clearly as well.

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@msiduri (5687)

• United States

11 Mar 16

Best of luck. These things are not fun.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

11 Mar 16

Fun is certainly the last word that I would apply to the experience.

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