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Lesson Learned: Don't Take Anything for Granted

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sandradee0124

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The LAP-BAND®®® surgery was the first surgery I had since I was 3 (48 years ago). I did pretty well and I've done well with the band. I was told in May (right before surgery) that I had a cataract in the right eye and surgery was required. I didn't want to have two surgeries back to back, so I scheduled this for October.

 

I had my cataract surgery on my right eye on Tuesday. I felt fantastic afterwards, but have had some complications. I had astigmatism and lens correction in addition to the cataract surgery, and while my vision is better I have flashing and other issues I'm told are will require a second surgery for retina issues.

 

My lesson is never to take anything related to your health for granted -- joints, heart, AND VISION. I've been sailing along for years seeing with contacts without a problem. I took a lot of things for granted and I learn day by day its not as simple as it seems.

 

To top it off I can't do any kind of exercise this week and with the additional surgery next week I also can't exercise a week after that. That is hard for me as I'm used to a lot of cardio and weights and this is a setback -- weight -wise.

 

It is what it is, I guess. I'll follow instructions and be a model patient and do everything I can to ensure my eye is good. Thanks for "listening".

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I'm sorry that you have had complications and I will pray that your upcoming surgery will correct everything successfully! Sending hugs!!

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I am sorry that you had issues with the eye surgery - but your message you shared is so true...never take any part of this life for granted.

Heal well!

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So sorry, please take care of yourself and get plenty of rest...you will be back on track in no time!!

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Thinking of you & praying for a speedy recovery. I think you will do just fine in the weight department too. You have this weight loss thing down :-)

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One thing at a time, huh? Eyes take priority right now . .then back to exercise. You're tough . . .be well!

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Please dont worry about not exercising! You need this break and time to heal! Prayers are with you my friend! I was hit with the realization of taking things for granted as well today .... everyday we need to give thanks to God for everything we have! Love you LB friend! :cursing:

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I will pray for you sandradee. I wish you all the best. Am so sorry to hear about your eyes, and your message is so true we can never take anything for granted. Ever day is a gift so I will keep your post in mind for my daily health. THANK YOU FOR THIS POST!

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Just take it a day at a time... before you know it you'll be hitting up that cardio again like it's nobody's business. Sending prayers your way :cursing:

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Thank you all for the wonderful posts. My second surgery is scheduled for Monday. I appreciate your support and prayers so much!

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Good luck Sandradee! Take it one day at a time. In the "big" picture, those several weeks without exercise are not going to make and break you on this journey. Take care of your eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

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