Happy Easter

[katieoxo60]

Just a short post to wish you all a happy Easter and trust you are all feeling as well as can be especially with some of these sunny days. Has anyone had a cataract operation and how long were drops needed I wondered as I cannot put in myself? Bit off subject but about health none the less.

[sassy59]

Happy Easter Katie. The drops after cataracts are a pain and Pete used them for around two weeks I think. I can understand you not being able to do them yourself so I do hope you can get some help.

Wishing you well. Xxx💜❤️

[garshe in reply to sassy59]

Drops for 4 weeks Carole. Reducing each week from 4 a day to one a day . Happy Easter xxSheila 💕⚘

[sassy59 in reply to garshe]

Thank you Sheila, I couldn’t remember.

Happy Easter to you and family. Xx❤️💕❤️🐣

[garshe in reply to sassy59]

It's an age thing lol 🙈🤣 only kidding Carole. Hope you and Pete are well. Lovely seeing some sunshine lately. I'm still finding it cold though. Looking forward to Summer. Have a lovely day . xxSheila 💕⚘

[sassy59 in reply to garshe]

It is an age thing Sheila!😂Lovely day here so hoping to go out. A bit chilly first thing but sunny.

Have a lovely weekend and stay well, Carole xxx💕😀💜

[garshe in reply to sassy59]

Agree Carole. When I was younger never owned a Winter coat as never felt the cold. Never ever caught a cold either. Once I reached 68yrs old and diagnosed severe COPD it all changed . I now have 3 fur coats lol. Going into Mark's and Spencer food hall I'm dressed like an Eskimo as its so cold in there with all the fridges .(even in Summer) . Oh well hoping for warmer weather soon.

Until then I'll stick to the fur coat and scarf and gloves lol . Have a lovely day xxSheila 💕💕⚘

Fur coat 👍👍

[sassy59 in reply to garshe]

Looking lovely as always Sheila. Keep warm and have a lovely day. Carole xxx❤️

[Patk1 in reply to garshe]

Love yr boots Sheila.not ' fur coat&No knickers'lol.enjoy yr shopping trip x

[garshe in reply to Patk1]

One of my many pairs of Joe Browns,ankle boots. So comfy . Yes I've heard that saying . Too cold though so got my long johns on lol xx have a great weekend xxSheila 👍💕⚘

[Alberta56 in reply to garshe]

You remind me to smarten myself up occasionally. You.re looking so glam in M&S, xxx

[garshe in reply to Alberta56]

I never keep anything for best. I dress up to go food shopping xxlots of love xxSheila 👗🧥🥾🧥💕⚘

[katieoxo60 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you hope you and Pete are keeping wellxx

[sassy59 in reply to katieoxo60]

We’re doing better thank you Katie and certainly don’t want covid again. Take care xxx

[Patk1 in reply to sassy59]

Hope u both have a better day Sassy x

[sassy59 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you Pat. Happy Easter xx👍🐣

[Alberta56 in reply to sassy59]

I'm glad both of you are on the up. I know you were worried about Pete.

[sassy59 in reply to Alberta56]

Yes I was Chris but Pete’s doing better now thank you. Xxx

[GD53]

Hello Katie and happy easter 🐣 🐰I have had both eyes done recently.

L) eye on 1st February and R) eye yesterday..this was delayed as was poorly over the last month.

My surgeon gives Maxitrol eye suspension, 4 drops a day for 2 weeks, then 2 drops a day for further 2 weeks.

Can honestly say my eyesight is now clear and bright. I am so grateful to these extremely gifted people. Still need glasses for reading, new prescription when treatments finnished. Best wishes. Dawn.xx 🥰

[Stratos20]

Happy Easter Katie. I too am having both eyes done, the first a week tomorrow. I’m told by everyone who’s had the ops there’s nothing to worry about and it’s the best thing ever for your eyesight. Nevertheless I’m still nervous 🙄 Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 all goes well. Best wishes, Diane 😊

[garshe in reply to Stratos20]

Nothing to it over in less than 20 mins no pain. Best thing ever now have 20/20 vision in left eye waiting to have right eye done . Good luck xxSheila 👍💕⚘

[katieoxo60 in reply to Stratos20]

Hope all goes well for you, I had to cancel mine for the moment as I can't put my own drops in.

[Alberta56 in reply to Stratos20]

Good luck. Hope all goes well for you. xxx

[peege]

Happy Easter break Katie and I hope there's someone who'll help you put the drops in ×× P

[battison]

happy Easter! I’m sitting here 21 days post cataract op. I got 28 days of drops. One lot for 7 days (antibiotics I think) other lot for 28 days. Just about learnt to put the drops in! Lots ran down my face and I dad to ask for another bottle. I think you can buy an ‘autodropper’ at the chemist which helps. I had cataracts on both eyes and was virtually blind. Hubby is partially sighted after stroke. We were truly the blind leading the blind. I had to scream for treatment, literally writing to the hospital as such a backlog after pandemic. It’s healing slower than I thought maybe as I’m diabetic, but I can see!!

[katieoxo60 in reply to battison]

Thank you for the info I will speak to the Dr concerning it after Easter. Hope your eyes improve soon and you feel better

[garshe]

The drops have to be administered for 4 weeks after op. Reducing every week .ie. 4 x day for 1st week 3 x day for 2nd week

2 x day for 3rd week

1 x day for 4th week.

It's a bit of a pain but has to be done. . Cannot wash hair for at least 2weeks and cannot wear eye makeup for 4 weeks .

I used to wear sunglasses when going out.

Worth it all in the end as now have 20/20 vision in left eye . Waiting for appointment for right eye now. Painless operation didnt feel a thing

Good luck and Happy Easter xxSheila 👍💕⚘

[katieoxo60 in reply to garshe]

Thanks Sheila , the hospital nurse suggest I might have to contact social services about this as I cannot put drops in myself , but might be able to get help for one week . Plus some advice on here about a dropper dispenser. So now can contact my GP to discuss after Easter.

[garshe in reply to katieoxo60]

My daughter administered mine at first but did it myself after. Kept missing sometimes so ended up having more drops prescribed by my GP. He put it on repeat prescription so Keep getting the drops every month. Could open a shop lol. At least I have plenty ready for next op. Lol hope you get sorted best of luck ..xxSheila 👍😱⚘

[Patk1 in reply to garshe]

I had shower+washed hair with shield on,carefully.i wore sunglasses as I'd been all bar blind in that eye+ took me a few days to adjust to the light x

[garshe in reply to Patk1]

Didnt wash my hair for 3 weeks as I didnt want to bend my head. Dont like showers . Good for you, I was told should wear sunglasses even in winter if sun out.Xxtake care xxSheila 👍💕⚘

[Tykelady]

There is a small blue gadget rather like the old fashioned eye bath but with an opening for the dropper. It fits over the eye and the drops have nowhere else to go. Available at Boots I think.

[katieoxo60 in reply to Tykelady]

Many Thanks

[Izb1]

Happy Easter Katie. You can buy a eye drop dispenser on Amazon or RNIB, hope all goes well with the cataract op x

[katieoxo60 in reply to Izb1]

Many Thanks.

[Bingo88]

Happy Easter to you Katieoxo60. Hope your keeping as well as possible and enjoy the sunshine over the weekend. Sorry I can't help about the cataract procedure. But hope it all goes well. Brian

[Patk1 in reply to Bingo88]

Not seen u for bit Brian.ru ok xx

[Bingo88 in reply to Patk1]

Yes not too bad thanks. I do read the posts every day but usually people have already given advice. So I don't bother replying. Hope you keep as well as possible and enjoy Easter. Brian

[Patk1 in reply to Bingo88]

Glad to hear yr ok.im bit hit+miss, up& down,but keep fighting on x

[Bingo88 in reply to Patk1]

Yes I think we are all the same. My kidney function has dropped again so I am closer to needing Dialysis. Because of my age and other health problems my kidney specialist said its Dialysis or death. I lost my good friend down Canterbury a month ago with Lung cancer. He went downhill so quickly in the last week. Take care and enjoy the sunshine. Brian

[katieoxo60 in reply to Bingo88]

Sorry to hear about your freinds death, sometimes it does happen quick, I feel that is better than suffering at least they are at peace now. Its a beautiful day here today so enjoy Brian. With reference your Kidney problem my freind has been on Dialysis for seven years and apart from the inconvenience of dialysis she leads a fairly active life. So look for the silver linings Brian and enjoy what you can each day laughter is the best medicine so they say. I have CKDstage three but don't need Dialysis, it was found when I had tests for something else. Stay as well as can be Best wishes

[Bingo88 in reply to katieoxo60]

Yes I just keep going and enjoying life and holidays the best I can. I am in a C.K.D group and learning from them about whether to have Dialysis through the arm or the stomach overnight. I know which way I want to have it. Take care love

[katieoxo60 in reply to Bingo88]

In respect of Dialysis Brian I think the overnight through the stomach sounds good but not everywhere does the overnight one. Like you I miss the freinds I have lost since the virus and my outside interests many of which were closed down. Hopefully you will find another person to chat to in the evening. Take care.

[Bingo88 in reply to katieoxo60]

Yes I have been getting peoples opinions on which way to do Dialysis and I would struggle for room to do it overnight and some people have said about Stomach discomfort with the stomach tube way. So I think my mind is made up and plus the staff do everything and are there for any problems. Hope you find things to occupy your time. Or maybe do a 5 day coach holiday. I can recommend a very good company. 4 nights half board and entertainment every night and you would probably have your meals at a table with another person on there own. We are lucky I still drive so we get out and about and go to Elvis tribute nights and weekends

[Patk1 in reply to Bingo88]

It's hard losing people we care about 💕.gd that specialists honest.marvellous what machines do for us x

[Bingo88 in reply to Patk1]

Yes we had only known each other 3 years from this group actually and we met up a few times for holidays and we really got on so well. I miss our evening chats for certain. Hope your keeping as well as possible. Brian

[Patk1 in reply to Bingo88]

U will miss him Brian 💕.I hope u can perhaps attend local group meetings,for company xx

[Bingo88 in reply to Patk1]

Yes I certainly are missing him. Luckily I am outgoing and can sit and chat with most people and I still have a car to get out and about. Hope your keeping as well as possible and enjoy your day. Brian

[helenlw7]

I had cataract surgery last year and I had to put drops in for 2 weeks, which was bad enough, but my husband had glaucoma surgery last week and he has 7 different types of drops, one to be used every two hours, to be used for up to 8 weeks. On reflection it makes cataract drops easy!

[katieoxo60 in reply to helenlw7]

That sounds hopeful

[GintyFerguson]

Happy Easter 🐣 everyone 💖. God bless.

[garshe]

You are welcome. Dont like swimming and outdoor definitely not for me. 🙈😱Hate getting my face and hair wet . Lol .enjoy your day . xxSheila 💕⚘

[Patk1]

Happy EasterSome drops for 2 wks,1 for 4wks

[Ergendl]

Happy Easter! All the best for your operation.

Because I wear contact lenses I often put eye drops in my eyes. The knack is to put your head back with the eye taking the drops uppermost, open the lids as wide as you can, then squeeze the required drops into the corner nearer the nose. Blink several times to spread the drops over the eye as you drop your head back down.

Try not to touch the dropper against the eye as you put the drops in, but if you do you can wipe the dropper with an antiseptic wipe to clean it.

Hope this helps.

[katieoxo60 in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you

[Alberta56]

Brrr! You must be hardy. xxx

[Alberta56]

Happy Easter to you too. All the cataract advice sounds very upbeat, though the eyedrops sound a bit daunting. xxx💖💖💖🐥🐤🐣

[Thepainterswife]

Happy Easter to you Katie ! I hope you enjoy however you’re spending it . I’m doing nothing special , most of my immediate family have gone away for the weekend so it’s pretty much me , Geoff and the dogs doing the same as usual -all but me sleeping pretty much day and night 😂 On the plus side I bought a twelve pack of Easter cup cakes and as everyone’s asleep , Geoff can’t get to the cupboard to check and the dogs can’t count ……🧁🧁🧁😋😂 xx

[Alberta56]

I'm sure it won't be too bad. Fingers crossed for you.🤞🤞🤞

[djbctla]

hi catgirls 1976

Hope all goes well on Tuesday.

Best Wishes sending u good vibes.

Bernardine 🌺🌺🌺

[djbctla]

you deserve the best catgirls xxx 😸🌺 Bernardine.