Bru's eye surgery

darph nader · Post by **darph nader** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:51 pm

Tell bru that the darph is thinking well wishes for her. Surgery sucks.

techie-13 · Post by **techie-13** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:03 pm

Just adding my best wishes for a good and speedy recovery to the list.
:cheerldr:

February · Post by **February** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:11 pm

We saw the doctor today, and there is a bit of good news... When they took the patch off, she was able to see things like a large letter "E" held about 5 feet away, and my hand waving across the room, and she could tell her shoes were pink. A HUGE improvement from the nothing she could see before the surgery.

The doctor said there was medicine/fluid under the contact lens they put in her eye (to protect it as it heals) so he vision will remain blurry while it is in place. The doctor also said her sutures may need to remain in her eye for a MONTH before she removes them.

The artificial lens WAS placed OVER the iris, instead of under it because the doctor had to remove the capsule (the part of the eye that holds the lens. Think of your eyes lens as an ATM card, and the capsule as the slot the card slides in when you use the ATM.) That's how I understand it anyway. The doctor said the lens was stable in the eye. Her eye pressure was low but the doctor expects that to improve as healing continues.

Bru also said it no longer feels like her eye was "too big" for the socket. Which is obviously a good thing.

We go back next Wednesday for another look. Right now she is still wearing the patch over her eye, and she needs drops 4 times a day to prevent irritation/infection. The pain killer they had her on was making her VERY nauseated, so she's going to try Tylenol now.

I think that's all the news I have for now.

I'll be sure to read all your messages to her when she wakes up. Take care everyone.

Bru's husband

February · Post by **February** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:14 pm

hobie16 wrote:It all sounds like good news. Please tell her Hobie wishes her all the best.

Oh yeah, Bru has told us a lot about you. You're a great guy to take such good care of her through all the difficulties she's been through. Nothing but good on you sir!

I think her two favorite things to sing are any song by Keane, and my praises LOL. As long as she thinks I deserve it, I'm cool with that.

Amphigorey · Post by **Amphigorey** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:25 pm

Thank you for the updates! I wish her all the best for a speedy recovery.

hobie16 · Post by **hobie16** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:37 pm

February wrote:I think her two favorite things to sing are any song by Keane, and my praises LOL. As long as she thinks I deserve it, I'm cool with that.

I don't know about the Keane songs but she gives you the full on, wall of sound chorus.

glendalais · Post by **glendalais** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:59 pm

That's good to hear that the surgery was successful :) .

Please do mention that I send my best wishes.

Syndrome · Post by **Syndrome** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:16 pm

Glad to see good news! Best wishes and prayers are coming Bru's way from the Syndrome household.

Elena (aka: Bubble Lady) · Post by **Elena (aka: Bubble Lady)** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:37 am

[font="Palatino Linotype"]it's so good to know her surgery went well...please do let our dear bru know i'm sending good thoughts her way and certainly your way as well...she has nothing but good things to say about you...i know you'll take good care of her...and please keep us posted on her recovery...lots of HUUUUGGGGSSSSS for you all [/font]

mechurchlady · Post by **mechurchlady** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:16 am

Prayers and warm wishes for your sight to return.

I wish I could come over and make you a brisket dinner or bring some cheeseburgers for dinner.

Hugs
Laurie

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