I could use some good wishes!

[ShazzieB]

Having my first cataract surgery tomorrow, and I'm just a little bit nervous. Not severely, just a little. I think it's perfectly normal and even sensible to be a little bit nervous about any surgery (none are without risks, after all), but I would appreciate any good luck wishes anyone feel like posting.

I have to be at the hospital at 7 am, so I really should be sleeping, but I am WIDE awake, so I'll probably just stay up and catch up on my sleep later.

I've never asked for anything like this before, and it feels a little weird, to be honest. But I've seen how great the DU crowd is about things like this, so I figure, why not!

Thanks in advance!

[calimary]

1. I had a detached retina fixed about a year ago. Came right outta the blue!

One thing I've learned about eye ailments is that at least most of them aren't painful. Thank goodness! Cataracts are about the only eye issue I actually have NOT had.

Hope it goes well for you, ShazzieB. Please keep us posted.

[elleng]

2. Good luck, ShazzieB.

Cataract surgery really is 'no big deal,' tho those of us who haven't endured much surgery don't realize it (until after.)

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

3. go to bed. good luck

[fierywoman]

4. All the very, very best to you, dear one. Visualize: it's the future, the surgery was a piece of

cake, you now see very clearly -- which fills you with joy.

[sprinkleeninow]

5. I prayed for you that you have peace that passes understanding before and during your procedure.

After it’s done, you will be relieved and feel a sense of accomplishment!

We do have apprehension about 'uncharted waters'. Only natural.

Much L💗VE to you!

[SheltieLover]

6. Calm vibes on the way to you, ShazzieB!

[Jarqui]

7. I had cataracts in both eyes done last spring

They did some other stuff for astigmatism.
They offered me a sedative. I passed.
My blood pressure peaked at 125.

I like to think of a serene place - like kicking back in a canoe on a calm lake - just floating on a gorgeous summer day. Easy deep breaths. If you have time, check out relaxation techniques - try to find one that might work for you or get your head around something to try.

They're typically very good at this surgery. Very high success rate.

Don't hesitate to ask questions. Improved understanding can reduce fear. The docs have seen it all.

All the best

[multigraincracker]

8. Good luck.

I’ll bet it’ll be fine.

[True Blue American]

9. Every person I know who had cataract surgery were

Very happy. I took a friend for both. She was gone for at least 10 minutes. No problem.

[Haggard Celine]

10. Best of luck to you.

Just think about how much better cataract surgery is now compared to 40-50 years ago. My grandmother had that surgery in the late 70s, and she was nearly blind for a while afterward. I think back then they would have to take the eyeball out to remove the cataracts and then put it back in. Patients had to wear patches over their eyes for a while to keep out the sunlight. It was a serious surgery. Nowadays removing cataracts is pretty routine and doesn't take much time to recover, at least not compared to the old days. You're going to be fine. If you start getting anxious, try some deep breathing. It always calms me down when I do that.

[Rhiannon12866]

13. Same with my grandmother also in the '70s!

I can remember her lying still with patches over her eyes and, compared to today, she had to be very careful afterwards...

[Rhiannon12866]

11. Sending those powerful DU vibes to you, my friend!

Get some rest, take it easy and look forward to better vision!

[judesedit]

12. Good wishes for great success

Won't it be nice to see? Everyone I know that's had it done has been very happy. It's pretty fast, too. Try to at least rest. Sometimes slowing your breathing helps.

[Joinfortmill]

14. I hear you. I shook like a leaf when they wheeled me into the operating room...

Scared to death. I mean, it's your eyes, right? But they gave me some happy drugs and I was soon in lala land. Next thing I knew I was awake and all was well. You will do great. Let us know how it went.

[ShazzieB]

26. Those drugs are what I am looking forward to!

In fact, just thinking about that is making me feel calmer!

[keopeli]

15. You have all my support and well wishes. I know you will be happy when it is over. Blessings! nt

[Liberal In Red State]

16. Will be in your shoes in the not too distant future. Sending you good vibes and wishes all goes

well!

[woodsprite]

17. Sending best wishes your way!

My brother had one done 5 mo ago with a great outcome. He’ll be having the other done in March. He’s been in prescription glasses since a kid. Even with only one, he went to just needing over the counter readers.

[nuxvomica]

18. I had mine done in 2020

I was wide awake but sedated and it seemed to go very quick. The weird part was after they removed the lens with a laser I was wheeled into another room to insert the implant and I could actually see out of the eye with no lens but it was blurry. No pain at all. The second one seemed to take longer but I was told that's because the sedative made me forget most of the first operation but because the second one repeated the same sensations more was retained in memory. The last question I asked was whether the implant was made with glass because I had this sudden worry that I might someday attend an opera and someone would hit one of those glass-shattering high notes. I was told the implants are made from a high-tech composite that would outlast me.

You'll do fine and it will be over before you know it.

[nightwing1240]

19. The very best wishes ShazzieB!

Headed your way! Best of luck with the surgery and please let us know how that turns out

[Tanuki]

20. When my dad had that surgery he said he was surprised at how colorful

everything looked afterward He said his color perception had faded so gradually over the years that he wasn't even aware of it until it was suddenly restored by the surgery. I'm sending up a prayer and good wishes for your surgical team and for you...I feel confident that you will breeze through it and be pleased with the outcome!

[Duncanpup]

21. Sending you best wishes

[Murphyb849]

22. I had both cataracts removed.

I am allergic to any form of sedation/narcotic and had them done awake with drops only and sailed thru both. It is so easy and how you will be able to see afterwards is so worth it. You will do great 🙂

[bobnicewander]

23. Sent

thoughts for success and quick and complete healing to you.

I will be 82 in a couple of weeks and will be having the same surgery on both eyes soon.

If the procedure were to be concerned about that would be common knowledge in the public. I think you will be fine. Breath. Meditate if you can. Best to you.
A poem for you - You will see in 23.

[MindHowYouGo]

24. Sending you good wishes

[Ziggysmom]

25. Best to you! I put off my hip replacement surgery in 2020 out of fear, and suffered way

more than I should have. When it was over, I was mad at myself for putting it off. We humans really fear the unknown.

Look forward to how great it will be to see DU more clearly after your procedure.

[markie]

27. all the best to you!

I have the same coming up in 2 months... I am more than a little nervous and EVERYONE is telling me it will be just fine!

[snowybirdie]

28. Don't worry

Cataract surgery is not painful nor invasive. You'll be given a relaxing med and not be out out totally, just in a twilight sleep. You'll be fine quickly and home in a few hours. Just be sure to use eye drops prescribed. Good luck!

[Walleye]

29. Best of luck, it is normal to be scared of any surgery. I gotta do the same thing soon

Keep us updated on your outcome. Stay calm if you can

[gademocrat7]

30. Sending you good vibes

for your cataract surgery and a speedy recovery.

[spooky3]

31. Good vibes to you! Nt

[brer cat]

32. Sending you good wishes and vibes!

I know you will do great.

[louslobbs]

33. Love and best wishes

to you ShazzieB! 💕

[Emile]

34. I had that done around 15 years ago. Don't be nervous. You

will laugh at yourself for being nervous after it's done. It all be over within a minute. No pain what so ever! Your vision will be greatly improved.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

35. Good luck

I just found out that I have stage 1 to 2 cataracts and may need surgery in 3 or 4 years

[Marthe48]

36. I had a cataract removed

Surgery is very quick, painless. Be sure to follow up. Most drs. want to see you the next day, and then 3 days after that, to be sure all is well. Stay in touch with the dr. as often as you want to. Good luck!

[debm55]

37. Good luck on your surgery, ShazzieB.

[Fla Dem]

38. Well by now hopefully your surgery is done and you can relax.

I've had both eyes done and while apprehensive about the surgery, it was quick, painless and successful. Only need reading glasses now when reading or on the PC.

Hope yours was also Q, P & S! Congratulations!

[Scrivener7]

39. Shoot! I just saw this. Retroactive best wishes to you. I hope it all went well.

Tell us how you're doing.

[niyad]

40. Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome. You will be fine, and it

will be worth your current, perfectly understandable, nerves. Feel me holding your hand.

[sheshe2]

41. Best wishes, ShazzieB.