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10-06-2007, 12:23 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
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| | Wow. 800 in 5 hours. You must have been exhausted.
The neovascularization and the gel thing suggest to me a possibility of a vitrectomy: suck it out and replace it with new gel which will stabilize things. There are many things to consider though. Don't let it scare you too much; they are much more fun than 800 lazers  The lack of words 'scar tissue' and 'detached' are very encouraging. |
10-06-2007, 01:05 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
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| | | I should state that the laser only took about 20 min the rest of the time was spent waiting in an over booked office. The words "Scar Tissue and Detached" did not come up however he did say the gel is trying to pull away from my retina. So I guess tighter control and some luck from above is all I can hope for. So far today has been good but it's still early. |
10-07-2007, 05:23 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ontario Canada
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Originally Posted by peej So I guess tighter control and some luck from above is all I an hope for. | Gee, I'm sorry that your eyes are being a pain Peej.
I'm glad that you were able to get the laser though.
I hope that it all works out well for you. Yes, better
control is important. Prayers are also sent your way
Peej. Take Good Care!  )
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10-07-2007, 07:13 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
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| | I've been getting great support from my friends and family as well as all of you. It helps to stay busy and keep my mind from dwelling on the thought of going blind. I continue to have minor bleeders through out the day but my retina specialist said to expect that for awhile. No matter how many times I'm told to stay calm and not to worry I just can't. I know the stress isn't helping the situation either. We'll anyways thanks again for all the words of encouragment it helps me to know I'm not the only one that goes through this.  -Chris |
10-07-2007, 07:18 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
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Originally Posted by peej07  It helps to stay busy and keep my mind from dwelling on the thought of going blind. | You're a long long way from that my friend.
How do you find driving? I found I could drive effectively and my optho agreed, even after losing almost all my central vision. The only problem was one night I was out and the power went out. I couldn't see ****. I had to call my wife to come and get me. |
10-08-2007, 09:07 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
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| | | I still see 20/20 for now but night time is much more difficult. When on coming lights hit me I'm in a bit of trouble. I also know as you stated X with proper care I should be fine, but what I know and my mind can twist me to think are 2 different things. |
10-09-2007, 05:09 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
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Originally Posted by peej07 what I know and my mind can twist me to think are 2 different things. | Insideous isn't it? |
10-09-2007, 07:12 AM
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| | | Madening I say..... |
10-29-2007, 08:35 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
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| | | So it's been a month since my last laser and things have been slowly clearing until this morning. I had a signifigant bleeder that has everything blurry and gray again. I have a Dr. apt on friday to follow up on my previous laser. I guess I just don't understand why this keeps bleeding. I mean everything clears up and looks good, my spirits are high and then bam I have another leak and I get bummed again. Not to mention what the added stress is doing to my BG levels! **** nab it. |
10-29-2007, 09:42 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
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| | | These vessels are probably unsupported by surrounding tissue and are unstable. Sometimes the laser works but apparently often it's just not going to.
The next step is likely a vitrectomy. Peeling the epiretinal membrane and replacing the vitreous is very good at stabilizing the whole mess.
Understand these are very complex situations and only a competent retinal surgeon can assess things properly. |
10-29-2007, 10:48 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada
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Originally Posted by peej07 So it's been a month since my last laser and things have been slowly clearing until this morning. I had a signifigant bleeder that has everything blurry and gray again. I have a Dr. apt on friday to follow up on my previous laser. I guess I just don't understand why this keeps bleeding. I mean everything clears up and looks good, my spirits are high and then bam I have another leak and I get bummed again. Not to mention what the added stress is doing to my BG levels! **** nab it. | ****, you're having it rough lately. So sorry to hear it. Keep us posted.
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(Previously on Levemir and Humalog)
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Laser treatments (scatter) on both eyes - Jul. 4, 2007-Sept. 12, 2007 |
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