Introduction to the Forum

[kmw]

Hi my name is Kelly, I discovered this forum because I was searching for information on what to expect when having a vitrectomy. :confused:

I've had type 1 diabetes for 23 years, diagnosed at 5 years old. This week I was diagnosed with proliferative diabetic retinopathy and am going in tomorrow for a shot in my left eye to reduce the blood vessels and will be scheduled in 2 weeks for my vitrectomy.

Anyhow, I stumbled upon this forum that has been answering all of the questions I've had so I figured I'd join!

Let me know your thoughts or personal stories, you can send the link to them too if they're already on the forum.

Thank you!

Kelly

[Penny]

Hi Kelly, I think you will get your questions answered here, welcome.

[CrazyGramma]

Hi Kelly
Welcome....I was diagnosed with proliferative retinopathy 20 years ago during the 4th month of pregnancy. We did a pile of lazer japping but no vitrectomy. Today I see just fine but all those years ago it scared the heck out of me and not long after that I got a pump. Keep us posted on your situation, the people here a smart, motivated and kind. Hope all goes well..CrazyG

[xMenace]

Hey Kelly.

Ya, been there, done that. I'll dig out some old posts. Browse through the Eye Forum (http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/eyes/)

I guess you've had some bleeding? Lots of fun, eh? Hopefully the surgeon is good and will get you straightened out. The technology is amazing these days.

I had mine in October 2006. It's a cool exprerience. Really! Expect to at least have your vision affected. You will likely lose some, but it will be a whole lot better than the alternative. I'm at 20/20 but my field of view is much less, and I have some extra blind spots. I would say I'm not handicapped in any way, except for fine eye movement tasks like playing baseball.

http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/eyes/20564-advice-on-vitrectomy.html#post244867

http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/eyes/13290-nov-15th-coming-early.html#post154920

[kgm0612]

Hi Kelly & Welcome.

Good luck with your upcoming Vitrectomy.

Karen

[2high]

Hi Kelly, and welcome!!

I think you stole my initials ;)

[adiantum]

G'day Kelly, Good luck with your procedure. Have you been given a date yet?

[jacobsam622]

welcome to the df