Please everyone ...I really need your Prayers right now..
 

I had an eye appointment today because lately my contacts have really been bothering me. I know my vision has changed since the last time I went (a year ago) and so I also had an eye exam. Upon examining my eyes, my doctor found something ...and now I am scared to death. My right eye checked out ok, but when he moved over to my left eye...I noticed that he was looking at it for quite a while, and he kept asking me to "look down" over and over again. As he was looking at my eye, he kept saying, "Hmmm"...which I knew couldn't be good. So I swallowed hard, and asked him what he saw. He then told me that he found that my Retina has become detached. This scared me to death because my mom had this happen several years ago, and had to have MAJOR eye surgery (they literally had to remove her eye during surgery and put a "buckle" behind it...) the recovery time takes MONTHS. He said that this was an emergency, and that he wanted me to go to Houston right away (meaning as SOON as we left his office). However, today wasn't a good day for us, so he called The Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and talked to someone up there ....they said that I could come in Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. but NO LATER....I HAD to be there at least by Monday. So....I go in on Monday at 11:00 a.m. to most likely have major eye surgery. I am scared to death you guys. I have been crying ever since I was told the news. I have never even broken a FINGER - and now I have to have major eye surgery...

He did tell me that there is a possibility that they could just do Laser surgery...but that is something that the doctor THERE will have to determine after she looks at my eye .....he didn't sound very hopefuly though. In fact, he basically told me that we should just pack our bags, because of course if they are going to do a major surgery (which I'm sure with my luck, that's what will happen..) that we will be staying in the hospital for several days. I already went through this with my mom - and it is NOT a fun thing to go through. She was in bed for MONTHS....and you can't even lay flat on your back - you have to keep your head at a certain angle - propped up on a pillow. You also have to wear a patch on your eye for the longest time...and the medicines are ENDLESS. Not to mention, if you blow your nose too hard, or sneeze too hard, your Retina can become detached again. This is all just making me a nervous wreck. And it couldn't have come at a worse time. We were supposed to be leaving next Saturday (on the 25th) to go to Palm Springs California for a week for vacation with my father in law and his wife - the plane tickets have already been booked weeks ago. Now it looks like the trip is off.

Anyhow - I am sorry to ramble on. I am just so nervous and scared. I can't believe this has happened. I was NOT expecting this at all. I would GREATLY appreciate all of your Prayers at this time....I don't know what I would do without all of my friends at YT :cry8:

Oh wow, I am sorry. That is something I know absolutely nothing about so I will pray for you. I hate that you can't take your trip, but I guess that's the least of your worries right now. Crossing my fingers for laser surgery......

My mom just had surgery on both eyes one eye 3 months ago and one eye last week. She can now see very well. I hope all goes well for you and will keep you in my prayers.

I'm so sorry...lots of prayers and thoughts going out to you...

Oh no!! I'm so sorry. I would be totally scafred too. But just try to keep thinking positive and pray for the best. I will be praying for you. PLEASE update us when you can.

I am so sorry that you are going through this! I am praying that everything will go ok! And that you will get well soon! Keep us updated!

My fingers are crossed for you. Hopefully they will only have to do laser surgery. I had lasic surgery and they told me that the eye is the fastest healing part of your body. Lets hope things are better than your thinking and lets hope for the best. Good luck to you. Think positive!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my goodness! I am SO sorry this is happening to you! :( Hopefully when you go see the specialist, he will tell you that you can just have laser surgery and the recovery time will be short. I'll definately keep you in my prayers. :angel2dl: :hands: In the meantime, keep your chin up and try to stay positive! We'll all be here for you! (((((((((hugs!))))))))

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our prayers are with you

oh my gosh :( I'll be praying for you :hands: Sending hugs from me and Lillian:hug:

Oh sweetie I am so very sorry this is happening to you and I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers

we are sending prayers your way.... hiping everything goes well for you!
d, Tootie and Hope

Good Luck to you. Eye problems can be very frightening.

I'll keep you in my prayers.

Wow! I hope it turns out that they can do laser surgery. Is this heridtary?
Keep us posted and if I lived closer I would keep that cutie pie of yours.Good luck!

OMGOSH !!! GOOD LUCK and please if you can - keep us posted ?? That is very scary and sending you prayers and hugs right now !! the good thing is they are so advanced surgically these days if they say they can fix you - I bet they do - but that doesn't take away your fears and I know you must be just freaking out -

HANG IN THERE and just keep hugging that little dollbaby you have - he wouldn't want his mommy upset and neither do we - Keep your chin up and ALL THE BEST to you and all the best to your doctors too !!

Yeah, try not to worry yourself..Little Stedman will be sad to see his mommy worrying.:(

I bet you are scared. We will all be praying and when you get there they will tell you that the laser will work. Wow, how did it become detached??? Are you in pain or is your vision blurry? I know all will go well for you and I'm also pray that you wont be so nervious. Hang in there. It will all be OK!:)

oh good luck
lots of prayers for you, and hopefully it wont be as major
and something can be done that's easier. That happens sometimes when you talk to the actual surgeon!!
I hope that whatever happens you have a fast and easy recovery!

and you can take that vacation once your better!

We're sending our best. Sounds like you did everything right having an annual exam, and you caught it in time. Good luck, and try not to worry about everything else. The health of your eye is all that matters right now.

Praying for you to have a succesful surgery.

Procedures can change drastically in a "couple" of years with most any surgery! So it may not be anything like your Mom's surgery.

Will certainly keep you in my prayers, and please get someone to let us know how it goes, if your not able.

In jesus name I pray for you heavenly peace and for god to give divine wisdom to the doctor and for you to be totally restored in jesus name. Keep us posted.

I am so sorry that you're going through this. :( I'll keep you in my prayers. (((hug)) Please let us know how everything turns out!

I'm so sorry to read this. I wish you well, hon. Take care and remember that we are thinking of you and hoping for the best.

We will pray for you!!! Wishing you all the best.

Sending hugs your way..... and praying that the doctors will be able to get you "all fixed up" and that your recovery time will be short, sweet and painless!

oh no sweetie.....you must be terrified. Your in my thoughts and prayers! Steddman give your mommy lots of kisses from us at YT!

Sending my prayers and hugs your way. Will look for an update.
Jessica

OMG that is so scary:eek: I'm so sorry:cry:

I will pray for you and your family, and that the doctors are able to fix your eye perfectly. I'm sure the recovery isn't fun, but it's better than the alternative---losing your sight in that eye:(

The number one thing I can tell you about surgical recovery (of any kind), is that a diet high in lean protein and dark green leafy vegetables will speed your healing up immensely. Drink tons of water, also. I'm a staff member of a very large support site for surgical patients and have seen the difference that diet makes in recovery. You're going to do great, so just stay positive. :thumbup:

Hugs!!!