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04-02-2008, 07:45 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 6,038
| | | I was just reminded in another post that you'll want a mild laxative. They gave me Senokot S.
Throne groans are not something you'll want to experience.
Good luck if you're up and about. I know I would be.
__________________ Michael Pollan on CBC
In Defense of Food with Michael Pollan T1 1975, MM 722 pump
A1C 4/08 6.0%
Called John, plus many other things
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John's Troll Meter - current level: Cold |
04-02-2008, 08:58 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California
Posts: 930
| | | Hey Peej,
I'll keep you in mind tomorrow with good thoughts.
They didn't give me any Senekot before mine. I guess it's a crapshoot. Ooooooo. Bad.
Wishing you a straight, easy and inteesting day,
Mich |
04-03-2008, 06:01 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 1,757
| | | Hey peej,
Thinking of you today and keeping you in my prayers. Let us know how it goes.
__________________
~ Bethany ~
Type 1 since I was 3 (1981) - 26 years now
Pumping as of Sept. 13, 2007 - Paradigm 522 with NovoRapid (Novolog)
(Previously on Levemir and Humalog)
CGMS as of Apr. 2008
Laser treatments (scatter) on both eyes - Jul. 4, 2007-Sept. 12, 2007 |
04-03-2008, 06:24 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC
Posts: 6,778
| | Keeping you in my thoughts today. 
__________________  Rest In Peace Jack- 5/1/08. You may be gone from us but you will never be forgotten. Our love goes with you. |
04-03-2008, 06:45 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beijing, China
Posts: 400
| | Hi Peej...I am thinking of you today..even though for me its already tomorrow! Hope all goes well..best of luck |
04-03-2008, 04:40 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida
Posts: 21
| | | Are you having a virectomy to eliminate floaters? I've been strongly considering the same surgery to get all this **** out of my eyes. |
04-03-2008, 04:44 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 5,912
| | | I hope that we hear from you soon Peej..... Rest and check in as soon as you can. Everyone is waiting and hoping for the best possible results.
__________________  Nancy Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular. diagnosed type 1 October 1986
currently using Medtronic MiniMed
paradigm 715 CLEAR  |
04-03-2008, 04:54 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 6,038
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Originally Posted by brian_999  Are you having a virectomy to eliminate floaters? I've been strongly considering the same surgery to get all this **** out of my eyes. | Yes he did.
Dunno what time he went in.
__________________ Michael Pollan on CBC
In Defense of Food with Michael Pollan T1 1975, MM 722 pump
A1C 4/08 6.0%
Called John, plus many other things
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John's Troll Meter - current level: Cold |
04-03-2008, 07:14 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida
Posts: 21
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Originally Posted by xMenace Yes he did.
Dunno what time he went in. | maybe i should have it done too. can floaters reappear a virectomy? |
04-03-2008, 07:17 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MN
Posts: 533
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Originally Posted by peej07 I think I'll go get an eye patch and play pirate for a week.  | haaa I would totally do that! Good luck! |
04-04-2008, 05:56 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 1,757
| | | Has anyone heard from peej? (John? Any contact?)
I'm really curious to know how it went.
__________________
~ Bethany ~
Type 1 since I was 3 (1981) - 26 years now
Pumping as of Sept. 13, 2007 - Paradigm 522 with NovoRapid (Novolog)
(Previously on Levemir and Humalog)
CGMS as of Apr. 2008
Laser treatments (scatter) on both eyes - Jul. 4, 2007-Sept. 12, 2007 |
04-04-2008, 06:08 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 6,038
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Originally Posted by belyro Has anyone heard from peej? (John? Any contact?)
I'm really curious to know how it went. |
No.
He will probably check in after his follow-up today. My surgeon talked with me about it in post-op, but I went back the next day for an exam.
His vision right now is pretty blurry and he's in quite a bit of discomfort. There wasn't much pain, but it was an odd, uncomfortable few days.
__________________ Michael Pollan on CBC
In Defense of Food with Michael Pollan T1 1975, MM 722 pump
A1C 4/08 6.0%
Called John, plus many other things
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John's Troll Meter - current level: Cold |
04-04-2008, 06:35 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 1,638
| | | I look forward to hearing from you Peej. Wishing you the best outcome/recovery.
I'm glad John (the Menace) has a little info about you.
__________________  Type 1 since 1979
Pumping with MM 522 since Feb '08
HbA1c 6.1 - April '08 |
04-04-2008, 07:22 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 275
| | | Well friends that was a trip. For anyone out there that has fears about this procedure you shouldn't. This was easier and less stressful than all the laser sureys I've had done. John's description is very accuate of the whole thing. Doc walks in asks
How's it going
Pretty good...zzzzzzzzz
Hmmmm am I snoring..zzzzzzzz
What's that light and strange looking....zzzzzzz
Wow this is a trip I wonder if...zzzzzzzz
All done Chris we're going to wheel you into recovery now!
That was it, off I went to Tim Hortons and rested the the rest of the day. The itching is driving me crazy but I go for my post op apt in about 2 hours so I'll get the low down then. The Doc did tell my wife that all went well and there was no damage so he just vaccumed out and topped me off. Thanks for the support everyone and I'll let you know what I find out later.
-Chris |
04-04-2008, 08:41 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 6,038
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by peej07 Well friends that was a trip. For anyone out there that has fears about this procedure you shouldn't. This was easier and less stressful than all the laser sureys I've had done. John's description is very accuate of the whole thing. Doc walks in asks
How's it going
Pretty good...zzzzzzzzz
Hmmmm am I snoring..zzzzzzzz
What's that light and strange looking....zzzzzzz
Wow this is a trip I wonder if...zzzzzzzz
All done Chris we're going to wheel you into recovery now!
That was it, off I went to Tim Hortons and rested the the rest of the day. The itching is driving me crazy but I go for my post op apt in about 2 hours so I'll get the low down then. The Doc did tell my wife that all went well and there was no damage so he just vaccumed out and topped me off. Thanks for the support everyone and I'll let you know what I find out later.
-Chris |
That is good news.
I expect an easy recovery. They didn't hoover the retina like they did me, so chances of any complications are probably next to none.
Hopefully it stays clean inside.
__________________ Michael Pollan on CBC
In Defense of Food with Michael Pollan T1 1975, MM 722 pump
A1C 4/08 6.0%
Called John, plus many other things
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John's Troll Meter - current level: Cold |
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