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06-17-2005, 01:05 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 3,120
| |  Today's visit to the Retina specialist (Warning not for the EYEs squimish --Harold)
Hey everyone...
This is an update from my last diagnosis. I went to today to a retina specialist that put me through a lot of tests. I am almost blind know from all those test. I was even injected with a dye to see the contrast of all the hemmoraging. In fact I have SEVER diabetic retinopathy with a beginning of cataracts. He wants to get started ASAP. He scheduled me for Tues to receive a shot in the eye and want to commence lazer surgery by Friday. I'm looking at close to 800-900 lazers needed if not more. This is a DEEP roller coaster ride for me, but don't think it beat the having to take shots at the age of 9. I mentioned I was about to be hooked up to a pump and he told me my retinopathy can get worst in the beginning, while my body gets used to having the pump. Not feeling too cheery right now....
__________________ T1- 25 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
A1C :
6/08- 5.8
3/08- 6.2
11/07 7.3 |
06-17-2005, 01:50 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Manassas, in the Old Dominion
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| | | ...but there's treatment, right? |
06-17-2005, 01:51 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami, Fl
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| | | We are looking at 800-900 lazers for right now.
__________________ T1- 25 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
A1C :
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3/08- 6.2
11/07 7.3 |
06-17-2005, 01:53 PM
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| | | But you won't be blind?
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06-17-2005, 01:55 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami, Fl
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| | | Its hard for me to even type this, but It is not known for right now.
__________________ T1- 25 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
A1C :
6/08- 5.8
3/08- 6.2
11/07 7.3 |
06-17-2005, 01:55 PM
|  | Member | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario Canada
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| | | Cinnabon Oh my I will be keeping you in my prayers...How many lazers do they do at one time ..is it so many a day a month...
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Type 2 Diabetic 12 years
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06-17-2005, 01:58 PM
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| | | I'm not trying to ask dumb questions...I don't know how else to ask...So there is still hope, though? I mean ten years ago I know the laser therapy was still being researched, but there is hope that the therapy will correct the retinopathy?
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06-17-2005, 02:07 PM
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| | | By no means, is there a wrong question.Yes, I still have hope. Their main goal right now is to stop the bleeding.
__________________ T1- 25 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
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11/07 7.3 |
06-17-2005, 02:09 PM
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| | | Don't give up, Cinnabon. It's "bad" news, but the fact that the doctor had a plan is promising--It's when they look at you with that "I'm about to give you very bad news"-look on their face, that's when we should panic.
I need to read more about laser therapy for retinopathy. Honestly, the most I know about it comes from articles in Newsweek/CNN etc., when they talk about advances for diabetics--the news is promising, they can do things today they didn't think was possible in the 90's. I'm thinking he gave you the worst-case scenario, so that when you need a lot less surgeries, he looks like a genius rather than a dolt--that's my experience with doctors.
Also, when you get the pump hooked up and worked out, it should help with recovery. There's nothing like getting your basal rate dialed-in to make healing an easier process.
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06-17-2005, 02:17 PM
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| | | Thanks for the "pick me up" Duck.... I know what you mean about Doctor's and their want to be recognized as super heroes at the end. Hopefully it will be much less. He stated I must keep my BS under 140 at all times. That's really not a problem for me. I know that when I do get started w/ the pump Ill probably run higher at the start.
__________________ T1- 25 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
A1C :
6/08- 5.8
3/08- 6.2
11/07 7.3 |
06-17-2005, 04:07 PM
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| | | Cinnabon....don't worry...I had this done ASAP...don't give up hope...it gets worse before better. I had laser after laser after laser.....and then 4 other surgeries (2 per eye). It was a long and hard road but.....I see 20/25 and 20/40. I think my retina specialist is the MAN...please be patient with it and do all the doctor tells you too. (than means EVERYTHING...follow his orders to the hilt..if it says don't life 5 pounds then don't live the wet laundry....I am serious...follow his instructions and be diligent about the eye drops and ointments.....it is hard and long process but you will be amazed that once it is over you made it through and you can see.).
If you need any specifics PM me...you won't be able to read or be on the computer for a while but it will be ok....
__________________  Belinda
"- work as if you don't need money, - love as if you've never been hurt, -
dance, as if nobody can see you, - sing, as if no one can hear, - live, as
if the Earth was a heaven."
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06-17-2005, 09:28 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC
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| | Hang in there Cinnabon. You are gonna be ok. It sounds like you have a great doctor who's not afraid to jump in there and help ya. We will get you through this together. All of us veterens (diagnosed back before the new "advances") face this complication at some point. I remember being told that I probably wouldn't live to see 21. Guess I fooled 'em. I'm gonna be 34 week after next. I'm here if ya need a friend.  {{{CINNABON}}}
__________________  Rest In Peace Jack- 5/1/08. You may be gone from us but you will never be forgotten. Our love goes with you.
I am a person. I WILL NOT allow myself to be defined by a number!!!!
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06-17-2005, 10:07 PM
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| | | THANK YOU ... YOU R ALL AWESOME!!!
__________________ T1- 25 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
A1C :
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11/07 7.3 |
06-20-2005, 10:43 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
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| | Oh, Dear! I just saw this (I am slow....lol  ). Just wanted to tell you, Cinnabon, that you're in our thoughts and prayers. Here's hoping that the procedure(s) go very well, and that you'll be better really soon! Major (((((hugs))))) to you, and hang in there. We're here to help! (again, my apologies for the lateness...  )
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning! 
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
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"Jesus himself could be president & someone would find a reason to gripe!"
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06-20-2005, 10:52 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The city on the edge of forever.
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| | | Hoping for the best for you!
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My Little Princess
August 18, 1990 - May 3, 2006 
Say you'll share with
me one
love, one lifetime . . .
Lead me, save me
from my solitude . . .
Say you want me
with you ,
here beside you . . .
Anywhere you go
let me go to . . .
Christine,
that's all I ask of . . .
(you) 
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