I'm having laser surgery, . . . . . . (27)
dcj22: Lass, my father had it done in October. He has macular degeneration and the surgery was simply to bring in a bit more light.
My dad is legally blind, Lass. I see what he goes through. He went from seeing to bling in less than a year. He recently went through a VA rehab program to teach him to live without his sight and we learned many useful things to help him. However, he is still blind.
Honey, you don't want to go through what my dad is going through. It breaks my heart to see him struggle with his blindness, though he handles it with unbelieveable grace and dignity. Please know that all will be well and have the surgery. Actually, from what I've understood, the laser is better than a doctors hands because it is more exact.
My dad is legally blind, Lass. I see what he goes through. He went from seeing to bling in less than a year. He recently went through a VA rehab program to teach him to live without his sight and we learned many useful things to help him. However, he is still blind.
Honey, you don't want to go through what my dad is going through. It breaks my heart to see him struggle with his blindness, though he handles it with unbelieveable grace and dignity. Please know that all will be well and have the surgery. Actually, from what I've understood, the laser is better than a doctors hands because it is more exact.
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dcj22: Lass, my father had it done in October. He has macular degeneration and the surgery was simply to bring in a bit more light.
My dad is legally blind, Lass. I see what he goes through. He went from seeing to bling in less than a year. He recently went through a VA rehab program to teach him to live without his sight and we learned many useful things to help him. However, he is still blind.
Honey, you don't want to go through what my dad is going through. It breaks my heart to see him struggle with his blindness, though he handles it with unbelieveable grace and dignity. Please know that all will be well and have the surgery. Actually, from what I've understood, the laser is better than a doctors hands because it is more exact.
Your Dad sounds like a wonderful person, you must be very proud of him. My dad is legally blind, Lass. I see what he goes through. He went from seeing to bling in less than a year. He recently went through a VA rehab program to teach him to live without his sight and we learned many useful things to help him. However, he is still blind.
Honey, you don't want to go through what my dad is going through. It breaks my heart to see him struggle with his blindness, though he handles it with unbelieveable grace and dignity. Please know that all will be well and have the surgery. Actually, from what I've understood, the laser is better than a doctors hands because it is more exact.
I know cataracts isn't (aren't?) as bad as macular degeneration, I hope I can be half as brave as your Dad.
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You can do it Lass, you will feel much better after it's done, I know of several people who have had it done and all have said nothing as bad as visiting the dentist Go for it girl 
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Scottishlass: THANK YOU ALL for your support & words of encouragement. It really does help. I will re-read this post just before I leave for the surgery to help reinforce my confidence.Luv you ALL
Yeaaaahh.. do that!
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Lass ... its a simple procedure and you will fell soooo good again !!
Go for it without apprehension or fear .. its not bad at all !!
Its a routine surgery .. i mean laser for cataract . unless the person has other health comlications .. and you will feel all good again ..
Look at the brighter side ..
Go for it without apprehension or fear .. its not bad at all !!
Its a routine surgery .. i mean laser for cataract . unless the person has other health comlications .. and you will feel all good again ..
Look at the brighter side ..
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Scottishlass: Your Dad sounds like a wonderful person, you must be very proud of him.
I know cataracts isn't (aren't?) as bad as macular degeneration, I hope I can be half as brave as your Dad.
I know cataracts isn't (aren't?) as bad as macular degeneration, I hope I can be half as brave as your Dad.
Thank you, Lass. He is. The point is, I guess, he didn't have a choice. He's had so many shots in his eyes to try to slow the progression, but he still went blind in a short amount of time.
Sweetie, you have a choice, and you are making the right one. I'm proud of you, Anne.
It'll be alright.
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My dad is legally blind, Lass. I see what he goes through. He went from seeing to bling in less than a year. He recently went through a VA rehab program to teach him to live without his sight and we learned many useful things to help him. However, he is still blind.
Honey, you don't want to go through what my dad is going through. It breaks my heart to see him struggle with his blindness, though he handles it with unbelieveable grace and dignity. Please know that all will be well and have the surgery. Actually, from what I've understood, the laser is better than a doctors hands because it is more exact.