Looking for a holiday
By Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
October 2, 2016 11:48am CST
As some members may be aware, I have been undergoing cataract treatment for over a year now. Currently I am taking eye drops several times per day in order to clear up an infection, which otherwise may result in yet another operation. My next appointment is 18th October and a friend suggested that I take a holiday in between to take my mind off the situation.
Ordinarily it would never cross my mind to book a holiday, but under the circumstances it does seem a prudent idea. If I can find a reasonable holiday by this weekend and only take a week, I shall be home in time to attend the appointment.
The hunt for a holiday is now on.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
2 Oct 16
That's a great idea. Good luck. Be sure to take plenty of drops and the prescription (you never know).
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
4 Oct 16
@Asylum Great. Enjoy your trip.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
4 Oct 16
@ElizabethWallace I am hoping to take another break shortly after my appointment on 18th, but of course that would be reliant on whatever schedule is provided for further treatment.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Oct 16
I hope you can go somewhere to get your mind off everything.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Oct 16
Hope you find a nice place to holiday. Sorry to hear of the infection. I think I will be up for cataract surgery soon. I was diagnosed with one in June and it seems to be getting worse.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
2 Oct 16
@celticeagle Drawing attention earlier would only have resulted in being referred to an optician to prescribe glasses. The operation is not usually available until the situation becomes critical, which is outrageous.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Oct 16
@Asylum .......Well, I think I have had mine for about fifteen years. I was thinking the other day that I had this problem with my eyes since before we moved into this apartment. That was about fifteen years ago. I only said something to the doctor this year.
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@marguicha (215492)
• Chile
2 Oct 16
You have had souch a bad luck with your treament, friend
. I had my cataract surgery and was walking aroung very soon. And although I had some trouble getting dizzy at first, I soon grew acostument to it all.
. I had my cataract surgery and was walking aroung very soon. And although I had some trouble getting dizzy at first, I soon grew acostument to it all.1 person likes this
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
3 Oct 16
The choices are endless! How fun! Have you ever taken a map an closed your eyes and pointed?
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
3 Oct 16
@Jeanniemaries I will not listen to it.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
3 Oct 16
@Asylum You have had a streak of bad luck lately. The clock is ticking.
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@PurnaSharma (2557)
• Guwahati, India
3 Oct 16
It is sensitive, so it is good idea to take rest before operation.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Oct 16
I know you are in Spain now but I am catching up on posts that I somehow missed.
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@RasmaSandra (73473)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Oct 16
Hope you find a holiday where you can just relax and ease your mind. I wish you the best of luck when it comes to your appointment and that everything goes well with your eyes. Perhaps a holiday in a quiet lodge by a lake where you can just enjoy the fall colors.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
6 Oct 16
@RasmaSandra I usually find booking the accommodation and flight separately to work out more expensive than a package deal.
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@RasmaSandra (73473)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Oct 16
@Asylum If you are still looking I hit upon this site that offer villa rentals for holidays in Spain. I just don't know what their prices are like so just another suggestion.
Book a hotel in Spain online. Hotels from budget to luxury. Good rates. No reservation costs. Read hotel reviews from real guests.
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@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
6 Oct 16
Oh you are like a Hunter of Holidays - always looking through the scope to find the right place. Yesterday while playing bowls, my friend who has just (4 weeks) ago had his eye surgery, got a massive blood clot in the white of the eye - I was horrified and insisted that he stop playing and go home and contact his specialist. They are checking it today - oh I hope he hasnt come back to bowls to soon - the sunlight is a killer
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
4 Oct 16
I am sure you will find one with ease! Hope the eyes are settling down!
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@shivamani10 (11038)
• Hyderabad, India
3 Oct 16
I too had a kind of fear when I had to contact a doctor for my dental problem. He just removed the tooth and sent me out. Some 6 tablets also were given to me. That's all
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
2 Oct 16
@Mike197602 I have not looked at Bulgaria for a while but may try again.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
2 Oct 16
@Asylum my sister is looking at Bulgaria...seem to be some nice places to go to there and the prices aren't extortionate.
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@moffittjc (118459)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Oct 16
You should visit England. I hear the weather is lovely there!
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
3 Oct 16
I hope you can find somewhere that will help you relax.
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
3 Oct 16
All the best dear both for the vacation and for the appointment...
Enjoy and live life to the fullest
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