Tomorrow I Will Know More

@marlina (154166)
Canada
May 23, 2016 7:23am CST
Yes, tomorrow morning at 11:30 I will know more about the state of my cataracts, according to that specialist I am seeing. Personally I think they are ready for surgery but he might be of a different opinion. My own eye doctor said that they were ready and I know myself that my vision is getting worse and worse. I am kind of nervous about the whole thing.
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 May 16
Take it easy and just pray that everything is fine. Don't mind too much, it can harm your health.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 May 16
Easy to say not to worry, but I still do.
@sgbrown (1638)
• United States
23 May 16
I would be a little nervous too, but I have heard of so many people having this corrected with no problems. Let us know what you find out!
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 May 16
My own sister had it done and telling me not to worry, but I still do.
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@sgbrown (1638)
• United States
23 May 16
@marlina I know, it's just so hard NOT to worry, but please try!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 May 16
Don't get nervous. My sister had cataract surgery and she never had a hard time.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
24 May 16
Most people have a very good experience but I also heard stories about complications.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
24 May 16
@marlina Yes, even my 2 church mates who went through cataract surgery did not feel any pain and no complication either. They just followed the doctor's advice. And you know both these old women were so nervous and almost backed out but we encouraged them and they were happy they had the surgery for they can now see well although both of them were already old, one is already 77 and the other is 70.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
24 May 16
@salonga Thanks for your encouragement!
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@Jotomy (6322)
• India
24 May 16
please don't be nervous it is a common thing now cataract surgery is a very simple one and your eyes may become fine. One of my at the age of 39 itself she made her one eye surgery now she is fine.
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@Jotomy (6322)
• India
24 May 16
@marlina be bold pray god and be brave
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
24 May 16
@Jotomy I will have to be brave! I went through worse than this before.
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
24 May 16
I know it is a common thing, but still I am nervous.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 May 16
I hope you get the news that you want and I think in terms of surgeries, cataracts are among the easiest to go through and recover from.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 May 16
@marlina This will be a breeze then. Quick recovery.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
24 May 16
@BelleStarr Should be a breeze!
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
24 May 16
You are probably right about this. I had Open Heart Surgery before and it was tough.
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@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
23 May 16
It is the easiest surgery I ever had--it is fast and you are walking out in a half hour. I had both eyes done--2 separate operations and very quickly--no, not immediately--I saw the improvement with my sight. Don't hesitate--go for it!!
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 May 16
Thanks for your input @GreatMartin, Tomorrow the doc will tell me if they are ready or if I have to wait a while longer. I will go for it.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
23 May 16
Good luck, I know alot of people that have had that done and have pretty good vision compared to what they had before.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 May 16
I know, my own sister had it done.
@dodo19 (47050)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
23 May 16
Hopefully it's good news for you. Hopefully he thinks they're ready for surgery.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 May 16
Hoping so.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 May 16
I hope they are, so you can get it done and get back to seeing well
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 May 16
Hope so too.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
24 May 16
@Jessicalynnt It is very irritating and frustrating.
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• Centralia, Missouri
23 May 16
@marlina I cant even begin to imagine how irritating that has got to be
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
23 May 16
My fingers are crossed for you @marlina . I'm hoping for the absolute best outcome.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 May 16
Thank you so much Nanette, I do appreciate that.
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@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
23 May 16
Hope you get some good news from the specialist,wish you all the best.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
23 May 16
I understand why you're nervous, but to see clear again...
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 May 16
I will be happy when I can see good again, but sure do not like to go through this.
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
23 May 16
well, as you have said, 'personally', but doctors are more specific and scientific
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 May 16
Some doctors have a tendency to wait way too long.
23 May 16
Hope you'll get some good news tomorrow. :)
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 May 16
Good news would be great.
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@vicky30 (4766)
• India
24 May 16
I had eye problems two times. When the doctor said i had a mild cataract in my eye. I panicked. But till now, by the grace of God my vision is not having problems. I'm very scared to go to the eye doctor. If your vision is getting blur, Don't panic, Pray to God to give you strength during those times. I currently got red eyes and my treating is still going on with the doctor. I have to go for my appointment after ten days. But my vision has improved after two months of treatment.
• Pune, India
24 May 16
@marlina, it's the way you take it! It's more than obvious and natural to feel nervous. So whatever the thought which is coming, just let that be! Pondering and digging deep into this thought will only make you feel nervous. During these times, stability of your mind is most critical. I have two examples from my family. First one is my grandmother, after undergoing a 6 hours surgery to insert a metal to support her back, she started walking within 15 days of surgery. So, that's what I term willpower. And note that she was nervous before surgery too! Next one, a case of Cataract. My uncle, much younger in age than my grandmother. His nervousness caused trouble to the doctors doing the surgery. His blood pressure would go up, cause he took it to his heart and got scared of it. Doctors literally had to stop the surgery! Why did I share? To let you choose what path you're going to take? Hope it will give you a clear thought! :)
@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
24 May 16
I've had a cataract operation. Nothing to worry about and you'll be pleased with the results.
@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
24 May 16
I watched my mother and my husband both go through cataract surgery. In both cases, the doctors had to wait quite a while until the cataracts were more than ready to be removed. They both came through their surgery with no problems whatsoever. I hope that's the case with you, as well!
• Nairobi, Kenya
24 May 16
All is well, fear kills us dear
• India
24 May 16
Good luck for the appointment!! be positive and calm...and everything will fall into line