Wishing I were on Atlantis cuz it's a lot better than here and now!

[helenkacan]

This is a rare posting from your old mate, Pirate Bob.

Pirate Bob went to the hospital and got some bad news today.

Oh, joy. Not.
Two weeks ago I could see the brass doorknob of the bathroom door (well, it was the easiest thing to focus on). Today I can not see anything other than blurry blobs. He told me that it appears that there has been bleeding in the eye that has pooled in the front causing the obstruction (it could be from the stitches pulling, as that does happen during the healing process).

So, I have to go back on Friday. If I still have not regained my (extremely limited) vision by then, he'll have to make a decision by Monday to operate again. SCREAMING FITS, PEOPLE! Oops, sorry for shattering some eardrums, but I'm fed up. And I don't need the terror, apprehension, pain and all those other wonderful feelings pre and post-op.

So I protest. Big time.

In other news, M found out that my doctor is one of the most acknowledged and caring specialists in the country. Um, okay ... but that still doesn't make me a happy camper, er, hospital patient.

When I came home, there was an encouraging e-mail from G (whose spidey senses must have been working overtime); also e-mails from an old friend who sent me piccies of his house (in the fall) and of me and Brian from my old club's Christmas party. So those were very nice to see. I returned the favour by sending piccies of my Christmas decorated fireplace and my favourite tree next to the lake.

And I finally watched The Last Man and cried and cried and cried. [Actually that was very good for my eye, because it washed it out!] Thanks, Rodney!

Anyway, I have to go now and force myself to eat something. I think it will be beef barley soup. Comfort food. I really wish I had nicer stuff to talk about, but ... but ... le sigh.

Disheartened hugs,
H.

Comments

[tx-cronopio.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you checked in! I've been worried about you, and even if the news is not 100% good, it's good to hear from you. And you know, if they need to fix it, I'd rather have them fix it. Yeah, I know, easy for me to say.

You don't have to entertain us, you know. I love your fun posts, but I'm also here for your sad hopeless scared posts. And I'd fix you soup if I were closer. Big hugs, yr Cronopio

[kishiriadgr.livejournal.com]

Meh. I figured things weren't going well by the lack of hearing anything from you. I will pray to St. Lucy.

[ladyforash.livejournal.com]

I've been worried about you too. I'll be sending you good vibes that your recovery will turn the tide and everything will go well from now on!

[shapinglight]

I'm so sorry. You must be incredibly fed up and scared and miserable.

:Hugs:

Am glad M is a bit better, though. Will she be able to go with you this time?

[lostgirlslair.livejournal.com]

It's good to hear from you, sweetie! I wish you had better stuff to talk about, too. ::huge, huge hugs:: I'm sorry this has been so hard, darlin', and I hope they don't have to operate again! ::more hugs::