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[Tiras]

I had to go to another doctor yesterday! Well, would you believe that on top of Lupus, COPD, malignant hypertension, cancer, I now have cataracts! Everything is blurry, they can correct it some with glasses, but need cataract surgery. I’m not going to have this done until the cancer surgery is done. I do go next week to see the surgeon about robotic surgery to have the cancer removed?

[Lupiknits]

Poor Tiras! You are going through a lot. I’m sending you warm hugs.

I had cataract surgery on both eyes last year, which required a lot of extra post op protocols because of my disorders but the difference in my sight is amazing. I had no idea how poor my eyesight had become. I hope in due course you get the same result x

[Tiras in reply to Lupiknits]

Thank you!

I can’t do everything at one time! It takes me longer to heal because of Lupus!

So I’ll have to prioritize, this may not be the correct way to look at it, but, if they can’t get all of the cancer, then I won’t need my eyes repaired. No use in wasting money!

Wishing you the best!

[weathervane in reply to Tiras]

If its any help my husband had both eyes done without any problems , it should only take 1/2 hr roughly, you just need to be careful about bending and lift for a while afterwards and remember the drops. You are going through alot at the moment, our thoughts are with you 🌸

[Tiras in reply to weathervane]

Thank you! And yes it does.

I am going to have the surgery for the cancer first, get over that, then see where I’m at? Then have that done! For the time being, I’ve got glasses ordered from the optometrist, that will some what make it better, it will still be blurry, just not quite as bad as it is now?

[weathervane in reply to Tiras]

Good luck with everything, you seem to be a strong person which will help you cope with it all . Look after yourself and we are all thinking about you 🙏🏻

[Tiras in reply to weathervane]

Thank You!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[Ianrussell69]

Oh mate you are having a rough time

[Tiras in reply to Ianrussell69]

Yes, it seems as if is hitting at one time?

Thank You!

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[Raceworks52]

Hi Tiras so sorry to hear what is happening to you. I have had Lupus for 36 years along with hypotension for more or less the same time. I had cataracts caused by medication so my doctor said on both eyes had them removed about 3 years ago. Only realized something was wrong when I could only see the colour of the traffic lights when I was on top of them. It was a very straight forward op. One eye first then the following week the other eye, no pain. Best thing ever. Never had a problem since. Really wish you well with your surgery next week. Cataract surgery is nothing to worry about. Take care

[Tiras in reply to Raceworks52]

Hello Raceworks;

Thank you! I plan to get it done, I just have so many other issues (especially the cancer) that take priority. I can see however, it is blurry. The doctor is doing some glasses for me that will help some? I will use them until I’m over everything else.

Thank You again & wishing you the BEST!

[Imom]

Sending warm hugs and blessing prayers. My husband had robotic surgery for prostate cancer. It’s amazing what they can do! Please think positive that you will be cured. We will all be pulling for you. I just found out I have cataracts as well and chose to put it off as I had been down with a flare for several months. I just can’t deal with it and another potential flare right now. It’s so depressing. My husband had cataract surgery. He did okay. Has many eye issues. I read a lot and it makes it difficult and blurry. One thing at a time! 🙏

[Tiras in reply to Imom]

Thank you!

Yes, I’m doing the robotic surgery also.

😊♥️

[GloomyEeyore]

Sending you cyber hugs Tiras. You are having to deal with so much at the moment. Will be thinking about you and sending you good wishes. Xx

[Tiras in reply to GloomyEeyore]

Thank you!😊♥️

[Cas70]

I am so sorry Tiras. That is rotten luck with everything else. For what it is worth, I do think you have your priorities right. Get the cancer dealt with ! I wish you well and a speedy recovery from the surgery. Best of luck.

[Tiras in reply to Cas70]

Thank you!😊♥️

[Hidden]

Oh no - Tiras it’s all rolling in thick and fast for you. So sorry! Stay courageous friend - wishing you all the best.

[Tiras in reply to Hidden]

Hi Twitchy;

Thank You!

Yes, it seems that everything is happening at once! I go to the surgeon this Thursday to schedule the surgery for the cancer. It is starting to get overwhelming!

All I can do is take one day at a time!

Just keep going!

Hope You Have A Great Day!

[Hidden in reply to Tiras]

What I would say Tiras is that, unlike your Lupus issues, cancer surgery and cataracts are some of most common types of procedures performed. So the chances of both being very successful are extremely high. Best of luck to you 😊

[Tiras in reply to Hidden]

Thank You!

However, it has been an extremely rough month thus far, I am at the hospital emergency room with my Mother. (March 17 is not a good day, Dad passed away 2 years ago today) she is being admitted to the hospital. Her platelets have dropped to 3 (normal is 450!) I’m not sure how much more I can take?!😢😨

[Hidden in reply to Tiras]

Sorry to learn this. Having lost both my parents in my 40s and had many spells of relentless misfortune since- I can relate.

But all we can do is appreciate what we have in the here and now Tiras - nothing is finite. I really hope your mum pulls through and everything else goes as smoothly as it possibly can - better times ahead 🤞🏽

[Tiras in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!!!!♥️♥️♥️

[Carol321]

So sorry to hear you are having to deal with so much I just wanted to say I also have COPD and through using steroids for 30 plus years I also needed to have cataracts removed . The operation was nothing and I was so scared as I knew I’d be awake but I’d be lying to say it was anything to worry about. It’s after you must take care bending carrying things and taking care of other ongoing illnesses. As steroids have stopped my adrenals working and I have to take hydrocortisone now for life I was so naive regarding steroids in the early years We have access to so much more info with the internet I also have ostoporosis and I’m pre diabetics thanks to these wee tablets I once thought were a wonder drug Sorry about my wee rant. I hope your surgery goes well and when cataract surgery comes round the actual op takes no time just after take care Best of luck with everything xx

[Tiras in reply to Carol321]

Hi Carol:

Thank You!

I don’t consider this a rant. I understand completely, I too, have COPD, and have been taking steroids (prednisone 5mg) daily for 6 or 7 years. The prednisone is for LUPUS & COPD.

Thank You Again!

[Chanpreet_Walia LUPUS UK]

Sending you well wishes Tiras! Good luck with the surgery.

[Tiras in reply to Chanpreet_Walia]

Thank you so much!😊♥️